August 21, 2024
Welcome to The Climb, your weekly journey with Lifecycle Sherpa, where we explore Parkinson’s Disease, its symptoms, treatments, tips, techniques, and build a supportive and knowledgeable community.
This week’s trail leads us to… Leg Swelling.
Question: What is it? Why does it happen? What can I do to manage it?
Answer: Minimal swelling of the lower leg (below the knee)
This can happen as a result of changes in medication and can be addressed with proper hydration and compression stockings. It is important, however, to rule out more serious and unrelated issues such as congestive heart failure, renal failure (kidneys), or other health related problems discuss this with your doctor.
Tips: Here are THREE:
1) Try pumping your ankles and moving your toes around often to keep circulation going and swelling down.
2) Elevate your legs when you get a chance to sit or lay down.
3) Try out compression socks to keep out extra fluid.
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