How do I relieve swelling of my legs and ankles? I am not pregnant.?
347642
Go to your local pharmacy and purchase an over the counter water pill.  It sounds like your body is just in shock from the water you are intaking.  Your body thinks it won't be getting much fluid and it doesn't want to lose it, so your body is retaining the fluid.  A water pill will work just fine.....just be sure to drink plenty of water, so your body will start getting used to this and will learn that it doesn't need to retain the fluids you are intaking.
328586
When you get older, it gets more difficult for blood in  your legs to be pumped back up towards the heart which causes increased blood pooling in your feet and legs, which can cause increased fluid in your ankles. This could be a reason for the swelling. Also try to reduce your sodium intake - this can also be a reason for swelling. \nTry not to be on your feet for too long and elevate your legs when you sit down. \n\nIf it bothers you, go see a doctor.
389230
are you sure its for no reason? eat or drink anything before this happens? IF your absolutely positive there is no reason for the swelling, you amy want to talk to a doctor because there are some physical problems that can cause this, whether it be some sort of infection (which my sister had) or some other diseases. but just be positive you're not just freakin yourself out over nothing. people get bloated and you can bloated if its around period time.
1178208
If you want a medical opinion I would consult a doctor and get a prescription for diuretics.  I have always found that if I drastically reduce my salt intake and drink warm lemon water in the morning it works somewhat to cut down on the swelling.  If you drink a lot of soda pop that could be part of the problem too.
909874
Swelling, or inflammation, is caused by a release of histamines in the body as an immune response to an allergen, antigen or physical injury to tissues of the body. This is usually accompanied by redness and itching as well as increased temperature of the affected area and pain. The best over the counter remedy is any antihistamine such as benadryl. This should solve your problem, unless the case is too severe, in which you will probably just have a stronger antihistamine prescribed to you. If benadryl doesn't work you should definitely see a doctor.
803409
Since you have two children to take care of you should enlist the help of anyone competent enough to help you with them.  You alone could use some of that help just to keep you off your foot.  Ouch!!!  Elevate your foot to help with the swelling.  Take Extra Strength Tylenol when you need more pain relief than what the doctor gave you, with his permission of coarse, and allow time to do what it needs to do to heal your foot.  Ibueprofin is good for relieving swelling, but it can be very hard on your stomach lining especially if you already have any kind of trouble with your stomach.  Make sure you take it with some food.  Lots of water helps every process of the body on the cellular level, but be sure you are close enough to your bathroom so that you don't have to do much walking.  Get on line and look up the GNC  or other nutritional stores to see what is available.  They could even send you products in overnight mail.  It sounds like the best thing for you though is to enlist the help of the kids for whatever they are big enough to do for you and themselves.  It is a good chance for them to learn how to pull together as a family in times of need.  If they are too small though then that obviously won't help much.  Also, if money is an issue, in our area we can call the local county Health and Human Resources Center and ask for temporary assistance.  This could mean someone coming in to help you with yourself and/or the kids.  Some states and counties are stricter than other but it couldn't hurt to look into it.  If money isn't an issue, then try hiring a temporary "nanny" or house nurse.  Hope this gives you some ideas.  Feel better soon.  I would help you myself if I could.  Good Luck!
339477
My guess would be poor circulation, or fluid. Have you been tested for high blood pressure? If you're hypertensive (have high blood pressure) this could cause swelling. You really need to have the Dr. ckeck you out, and run some blood work. There is also a condition that can happen at any age, without warning that will cause your legs to swell badly, due to fluid staying in them and not being moved throughout the body the way it's supposed to. It kind of like if the fluid in you body is on a train that gets derained in the legs, so it method of transportation is broken. If that's the case, you need to catch it early because it will damage tissue in your legs causing pain, discoloration(that can be permanent), loss of feeling, or use of the leg(s). In any case, this isn't normal and you should see your Dr. as soon as you can. Good luck!
523231
You are correct, keep claiming the healing... it's there, you just may not KNOW it yet.\n\nLook around at your life, ask yourself what is God trying to show you?  Maybe your feet are a distraction... look past them. \n\nRead up on spiritual warfare. Maybe, that will help you rid yourself of the pain.\n\nKeep telling yourself, MY FEET ARE FEELING BETTER.\n\nBe careful not to repeat words outloud that actually claim the opposite of what you are asking for.\n\nYou might try exercising your legs to help the circulation too.  If you can't go for a walk, try lying on your back and  lift one leg up, holding it at the back of your knee and just lift your foot up and down a few times to get the blood moving.\n\nBlessings to you.
870721
ice pack or a frozen steak (wrapped in a towel) will help the swelling....try taking a pain reliever (Aleve, Advil, etc) to ease the pain...\n\nthen when youre ready get right back on that board dude...
1138779
Elevate your legs once you at home, take an ice bag place on the sore parts of your legs leave there for 15 minutes but not any longer. Try not to do any pushing of furniture or any hard work around your house. Then right before bed time take a soothing bath  if at all possible. In the morning try to stay away from anything with caffeine and you should do this on a regular basis and also try to exercise just a little each day..\n\nGood Luck..
776254
Take Lasix, it is a diuretic and will tak e a few pounds off you in a few hours.
546309
Do you eat/drink a lot of salty things? Sodium can cause swelling in the legs and feet/ankles, so maybe cutting down on your sodium intake could help you out...you can alleviate swollen ankles/feet relatively quickly by elevating your legs to a higher point than your heart...hope this helps!
724307
Go back to your doctor and have him take a look at this.  The swelling should have gone down by now.  Attend to this without delay.
709160
go to a dr. dont fool around with knees..they are tricky...use ice not heat...heat makes it swell..ice makes the pain and swelling go down
214949
Exercise and drink plenty of water. Also there is a new product that is helping lots of people with this among lowering cholestorol, better circulation and so on. Give me an e-mail and I can help you. god bless
213247
Ibuprophen will reduce swelling in the area... thats like Advil.  Ice will work until you take it off, then it hurts even worse!  Just take some Advil and drink plenty of water.
813155
Foot Dr is sending u to another physician?  Look is the leg swollen or the ankle?  \n\nIf u sprain ur ankle it's going to take a while for it to heal.  I'm surprised they didn't put u in an air splint cast... it's an easy on/off support to wear while walking.  U can even wear normal shoes... Soaking in  warm,Epsom salt can't hurt nightly either.  But your going to have to prop the leg and rest it.   If the swelling is your leg... u need to definitely see the orthopedist.  U should see them if your ankle doesn't get better.  U might have a hairline fracture or worse.  Take it easy, rest the ankle and if it doesn't get better in few weeks go back to the foot doctor or orthopedist.