I just joined ‘Connect’ today - but after checking dozens of ‘symptoms,’ the closest to my issue was a site re ‘swollen leg below the knee’ - along with a few photos of the bothersome leg.
I believe that the issue with my left leg - (can nrver be 100% sure) is related to the PHLEBITIS (yes, I know ‘thrombophlebitis’) I have dealt with off and on since I was 19 - many many moons ago. Whenever the ankle started to swell or become painful, I would simply wrap it from ankle to knee with a beige stretch ‘bandage’ - with just the right tension - and secure it with a safety pin.
However, i have been much much more ‘sedentary’ this year because of a nasty fall I had in December 2021. Catscan showed bleeding on my brain that took time to dissipate but affected my sense of balance - causing more (not serious) slips on icy sidewalks. Learned my lesson. Have not done the same walking I was used to doing. Far too sedentsry for too long. Not sure this is the ‘cause,’ but my ankle suddenly looked redder, then purple, skin hardened, inflamed, and more and more painful, throbbing and shooting pain. I had been taking primarily Advil for pain, but I went back to the Aspirin I had relied on for years (but stopped after the ‘bleeding’ issue in December 2021. The only remedy that seems to help is - leg up with revolving cold packs on my leg.
I can see I have talked myself into obviously needing a ‘professional’ to see my ankle - but it hurts to walk - to put weight on it. (Usual weight about 120 lbs. most of my life. Have put on anothet (unwanted) 10-12 lbs. because of recent ‘sedentsry’ lifestyle.
Wondering if I can arrange a telephone conference accompanied with a few photos of my ankle. Would appreciate a reply. Thanks.