Legs swelling on and off all day

Posted by twinnotes @teinnotes, Aug 31, 2023

My legs have started swelling on and off during the day. When I wake in the mornings no swelling at all. Then it starts again. It seems to be the lower part of my leg. Not ankles or feet.
Any idea what this could be?

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Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | Aug 31, 2023

Hi @ teinnotes, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I'd like to invite @deanna2, @bunky44, and @knseven to this discussion as they all discussed having swollen legs for various reasons as well.

@teinnotes, when did this swelling start? Was there an injury that precluded your swelling or a new medication maybe? Or was it random?

twinnotes | @teinnotes | Sep 1, 2023

No injury. I am not really sure. It has been going on for 3 or 4 months. Maybe longer. No new medications. I take lisinopril and a statin.

twinnotes | @teinnotes | Sep 1, 2023

In reply to @JustinMcClanahan "Hi @ teinnotes, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I'd like to invite @deanna2, @bunky44, and @knseven..." + (show)

Once I start moving around is when they start swelling.

deanna2 | @deanna2 | Sep 1, 2023

A suggestion to twinnotes: Check out your exact medications online even if they're not new for you. Side effects don't always appear immediately. Learn if any of your meds are known for the side effect of swelling you are experiencing. Best wishes for discovering and dealing with whatever are the causes.

twinnotes | @teinnotes | Sep 1, 2023

Thank you for responding! I will do that!

dawnfensterbusch | @dawnfensterbusch | Sep 2, 2023

Get your ❤️ checked out…..could be heart, kidneys or your diet….try “plant-based” , non processed foods….lots of fruits and vegetables and whole grains and beans and legumes…it’s worth a try! And get up and exercise…..

twinnotes | @teinnotes | Sep 2, 2023

In reply to @dawnfensterbusch "Get your ❤️ checked out…..could be heart, kidneys or your diet….try “plant-based” , non processed foods….lots..." + (show)

Thank you!

daves2 | @daves2 | Sep 2, 2023

Venous insufficiency

twinnotes | @teinnotes | Sep 2, 2023

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I will have to look that up.

maxine50 | @maxine50 | Sep 2, 2023

A few days ago, my ankles swelled up and it made walking difficult and somewhat painful. A friend said it means I have heart problems. So, I went to a heart specialist/Internist who did an EKG and said my heart was fine. He didn't know why it was happening, but he prescribed a pill that makes spend lots of time in the bathroom. He also wants me to get ultra sound of my legs and a blood test. Return to get an electrocardiogram which I thought was the EKG he did in his office. Guess not! I now wear compression socks which seems to help with my walking. I googled my problem and it wasn't good. It said it could be for a life time. OMG. It also said to cut out salt and coffee. Yikes. I will try to get all these things done asap, but my purse is small. Need to know what's happening to me.