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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On Feet And Ankles
My feet and ankles are swelling-more on my right foot- when i stand for a while my whole right foot will get numb-if i sit down the tingling will stop-i am 82 but very active-yesterday i was playing softball and while in the field my right foot got numb and i fell while attempting to catch a ball-this has been occuring for a couple of months now- I do have have herniated djscs and am getting pt for it
Mon, 6 Jul 2015
Hi there.
You can keep both the legs elevated over a couple of pillows as this will help to drain the oedema. You can also apply crepe bandage around the foot and ankle to help drain the oedema during limb elevation. You can wear lumbar belt, take pain killer and muscle relaxant for your herniated disc. Avoid lifting heavy weights and bending forwards.
You can keep both the legs elevated over a couple of pillows as this will help to drain the oedema. You can also apply crepe bandage around the foot and ankle to help drain the oedema during limb elevation. You can wear lumbar belt, take pain killer and muscle relaxant for your herniated disc. Avoid lifting heavy weights and bending forwards.
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