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Yes CherrikeeEckerSkonieczny the AI answer here is the info you need. I have the same thing that started last summer when it was hot and if I had paid attention sooner I might not be still be dealing with it a year later.
I found compression socks on Amazon that just look like knee high nylons that we used to wear, and try not to sit very long without getting up and walking around a few minutes. There are ways you can raise your legs 10 in higher than your heart for 20-30 minutes that will drain the fluid and reduce the swelling, If you can put your feet up on an ottoman or table when watching TV or reading that's a huge help.
HI i live about 35 miles from Anderson , in C.F , anyways i have severe swelling in my right lower leg, i have copd . a little bit of kidney and heart issues however after a lot of doctors appointments and Lymphedema Clinic at ANMED in Anderson and research i believe that i got lymphedema from a failed knee replacement on that leg . nothing really helps mine for long , maybe for a hour or 2 when 1st get up out of bed. sometimes mine swells so bad that they " LEAK FLUID "
Swelling in the legs and ankles (edema) can be connected to COPD, so it's definitely worth taking seriously. When COPD affects oxygen levels in the blood, it can put extra strain on the heart and lead to fluid buildup in the lower limbs.
Here are some signs that mean you should seek medical attention promptly:
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