when i go anywhere for more than a couple of hours my ankles swell up. How can i prevent this?
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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!
401115
You could try some rigid insoles in your shoes to support your arch and take the stress off the muscles of the ankle.  You can find the insoles at running shoe stores, make sure though they are the rigid ones.  The insoles should give you the best relief.\nAs for exercises, make sure to stretch your calf muscles regularly before and after exercise, and hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.  For strengthening, try toe raises and heel raises, as well as balancing on one foot and once that is easy balancing on an unstable surface like a couch cushion.
431169
Stay off it as much as you can, ice it if its swollen.  Take asprin regualarly to keep the swelling down.  I hope it gets better fast!
615157
keep that sucka clean.  With all that activity your shoes are a cesspool of bacteria.  Use neosporin or a bactine spray when ever you can.  Soak that sucka in salt water to clean it and help with swelling.  Then wait...it'll prolly take close to a month for it to heal..maybe longer.
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It could be that you are just working a lot and naturally getting blisters from the exersion.  Try tightening your cleats that can sometimes help.  If the blisters are from rubbing up and down on your cleats put some Dr. Sholls stuff in there.  Its in a square and its like a pad that you can stick in the heel to prevent blisters.  Works great
89628
It's due to poor circulation.  My doctor prescribed a diuretic for it, and advised me to drink a lot of water, and walk around as much as I can tolerate.  It's getting better.
749150
Cold packs or ice packs help to decrease edema (aka swelling).  You could lay down and elevate your legs (above your heart level).  Do some ankle pumps to improve circulation.  Take anti-inflammatory medication (swelling usually indicates inflammation).  Work on improving the range of motion in your knees to decrease the damage to your back.  A physical therapist could help with your knee and back condition - talk to your physician about getting a prescription.  Good luck, hope I helped.
385265
ice will slow the fluid rushing to the area (the swelling)
649441
You are having allergic reactions. Best thing for that is to take Benadryl. It works wonders. Ice an irritation if it's hot or swollen.
736760
I have had the same thing happen with my right knee. When the weather changes to cold or if it's going to rain it just aches.\nSome simple easy things you can do to help.\nPurchase one of those cheap ace bandage knee supports. This will help to hold everything in place and aid your ligaments from the stress. Buy or make your own ankle weights. The little sandbag type, depending on your physique start from 2-5 lbs. Sit on a surface that is high enough to allow your legs to dangle, and just raise your legs from 90 degree angle to 180 degrees start off with 2 sets of 10 and work your way up. This will strengthen muscles around your knee. When you lay down to relax you can apply alternating daily hot and cold packs while laying with your legs elevated above your heart simple as using the pillow for your leg instead of your head. This will increase circulation and reduce swelling.
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soak your feet everyday after work I like to use epsom salt u can find it any where where foot cremes are located just add a little bit in the water it helps so much! Also use some kind of foot inserts in your shoes.
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Oh yeah, ain't it a pain?\n\n1) do stretching exercises to lengthen the tendons in the back of your leg.  Sorry, I can't describe them, but a web search for heel pain will turn up illustrations.\n\n2) NSAIDs like Ibuprofen will reduce the swelling and pain\n\n3) arch supports help a lot--my Dr. recommended SPENCO brand; don't bother with Dr. Shoals\n\n4) shoes with 2" heels can be more comfortable than flats\n\n5) shoes with really squishy soles help a lot\n\n6) don't go barefoot, even around the house.  Try to walk/stand on soft flooring rather than concrete or tile\n\n7) you can get splints to wear at night that keep your tendons stretched.  Haven't tried this, but may in the future\n\n8) a friend recommended DMSO, I've been using it for 3-4 days and it seems to help.  It's a cleaning solvent that's been found to help alleviate swelling and arthritis.  Get it at a health food store.
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Ice it, keep off of it, keep it elevated, take some NSAID's.  (Non steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)   If it gets worse, Definitely take it to a Doctor.  Take it to One now If you can't move your toes or foot, or if it hurts too much to put wieght on, or if it looks or feels bad enough to raise serious concern.  But if all it is is a Little swelling, don't worry about It To Much.  \n\nFeel Better\n\nUncle Mike
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Use the over the counter drug LYSINE ever day and avoid foods like Chocolate. Apply ice to the area. This will help the swelling.
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you need to see the doctor.\nMeanwhile, raise your feet as much as you can when sitting, and in bed put a pillow underneath them. Move your feet as often as possible in little circles from the ankles. All these things help the drainage. \nYour feet are swelling due to the blood pressure and your circulation being ineffiecient, it isn't too serious but your doctor may give you a diuretic which will make you pee more, as your blood pressure could be affecting your kidneys.\nIf you are overweight you need to think about diet and exercise as they can help the oedema (fluid),  reduce salt and fat in your food. Drink low sodium water.\nGood luck, hope this helps.
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If it is getting worse, a return visit to the doctor is in order, and you should ask him for more effective pain medication.  Meanwhile, JUST as a relief measure while you wait to see the doctor, keep your leg elevated to relieve the swelling and pressure, and wear soft slippers to minimize the pain.
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Try soaking your foot in Epsom salts and warm water, making sure that you dry your foot completely.  Wearing sandals is helpful along with cotton socks, which you should change regularly.