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Do the bottoms of your feet swell up at night?

Posted by mitfit @mitfit, Jul 1, 2023

Most nights when I get into bed the bottoms of my feet swell and I can’t sleep. I move them and adjust and nothing seems to help. I used to take a hot bath before bed but thought that might be a cause so now take a cool/warm bath. That has not helped. Any thoughts or advice?

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bobweller | @bobweller | Dec 29, 2023
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@mitfit

I have been dealing with the bottoms of my feet swelling at night for a year now. I no longer take a long, soaking bath (one of my favorite things) and now take a short tepid shower and then soak my feet in cold water. They are strange and purple looking after that!

My PCP said feet swell from the heat so that is why I am doing these protocols. They work somewhat, but not completely. The swelling makes it difficult to sleep.

Has anyone experienced this or have any suggestions?

Thank you.

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A PCP is good to see but a Neurologist is best.

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Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | Dec 29, 2023
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@mitfit

I have been dealing with the bottoms of my feet swelling at night for a year now. I no longer take a long, soaking bath (one of my favorite things) and now take a short tepid shower and then soak my feet in cold water. They are strange and purple looking after that!

My PCP said feet swell from the heat so that is why I am doing these protocols. They work somewhat, but not completely. The swelling makes it difficult to sleep.

Has anyone experienced this or have any suggestions?

Thank you.

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Hello @mitfit, sorry to hear you are still dealing with your swollen feet and the discomfort it is causing. I moved your newest message and combined it with your previous discussion, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/do-the-bottoms-of-your-feet-swell-up-at-night/.

@mitfit, like @bobweller mentioned, have you had a chance to speak or meet with a neurologist about this issue?

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mitfit | @mitfit | Dec 30, 2023
In reply to @JustinMcClanahan "Hello @mitfit, sorry to hear you are still dealing with your swollen feet and the discomfort..." + (show)
@JustinMcClanahan

Hello @mitfit, sorry to hear you are still dealing with your swollen feet and the discomfort it is causing. I moved your newest message and combined it with your previous discussion, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/do-the-bottoms-of-your-feet-swell-up-at-night/.

@mitfit, like @bobweller mentioned, have you had a chance to speak or meet with a neurologist about this issue?

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No I have not.

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