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Swollen feet and ankles

Aging Well | Last Active: Feb 12 8:39am | Replies (112)
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@eldorado95619

I have swollen feet, ankles and calfs on both legs as a result of a stroke on my left side and inactivity.
I wear zippered compression stockings during waking hours as requested by my doctor.
I can walk with assistance, which I do several times a week.
Walking and sitting with my legs elevated help reduce the swelling, but not as much as an under desk elliptical machine that I use twice daily and recommend highly.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Oct 1, 2022

Welcome @eldorado95619, Thanks for sharing what helps control the swelling in your feet and legs. I also wear zippered compression socks during the day for my lymphedema in both legs. It's great to hear that you are walking, as well as exercising with your under the desk elliptical machine and elevating your legs when sitting. I don't have an under the desk elliptical machine but I do have a recumbent elliptical exercise machine that I use for 30 to 45 minutes a day.

Do the compression stockings do a good job of keeping the swelling down for you?

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