For 11 days my right foot is swollen - less in the morning after a night of rest but still swollen. the Skin is shiny and stiff by the end of the day. I am outside gardening, up and about walking. I am 40 lbs overweight but have been so for 10+ years. no salty snacks in the evening. I do drink water, one cup of coffee per day. no pre-prepared foods here. no heart problems. no urinary problems. 73 years old, white female, married, 2 children.