Iam sick of Edema its destroying my life. My feet stay swollen sometimes they go down. Water pills dont help edema is horrible esp for someone like me who go all the time i havent been to church in 2 months. Something has to be done my feet dont even look likecthey belong to me they resemble pig feet. I have been dealing with this for almost 2 years. And i know others have had this for years. My feet on top stay sore and wrinkled. I had nice feet now all thats gone. When the edema goes down my feet look like crepe , Iam so disgusted. What is a girl today. I pray that my feet will return to normal. Now iam reluctant todo anything when its warm. I have warm weather adema in the winter my feet are fine but sooncas the weather warms up all hell breaks loose.My heart goes out to people who suffer more then i do God bless you all.Philly
Thanks, I am using c/socks. I started with the expensive kind, too difficult to put on, just imagine a person with aches and pain trying them on. I think light inexpensive kind are the best. Thanks, I picked up several pointers. Stay healthy with Bob & Brad.
At the 8 minute or so mark, the input that gradient compression hose pushes excess fluid up extremity is spot on. As a Certified Compression Garment Fitter, I take as long a time as needed to help patients understand the easiest ways to don a gradient compression garment (to start, turn hose right side out, fold leg portion of stocking down over the foot section, put your thumbs on each side of foot section of stocking, pop it open while simultaneously pulling it onto just your foot, then start going up the leg and let your leg shape pull fabric off your thumbs. Practice makes perfect on this step. Also, I teach people how high to go on a leg with the below knee hose (not into popiteal crease as that can be uncomfortable) and not to leave too much fabric high on the leg that might roll over and create a tourniquet effect. Next, how to pull off leg so hose is inside out and ready for you to go over to bathroom sink and wash stockings with soap and water. The murky water shows how much we sweat in our feet and legs. Rinse in fresh water. Oh, and remember to put on compression hose as you start to get out of bed in morning. That is when your legs are their least swollen. The compression material does wear out, probably not as fast as manufacturers would have you believe. I have my own hose to treat my swelling and even if less effective over time, it is better than no treatment. Not that much a fan of thigh high compression hose but some people have varicosities around the knee that knee high fabric irritates so thigh high a solution. Open toe variation appeals to people with toe deformities. The seam at the open toe design feels strange to my foot but again what works best for your needs is important. TED hose are for people that are bedbound or sitting in a wheelchair all the time. If not your situation, best to go with a true gradient hose. Better fabrics cost more than cheap fabrics that are harder to don. Hope this helps.
I’ve just had 2 operations, and here in Western Australia, the nurses put a PLASTIC BAG on the foot first and the stocking slides over that. When the stocking is up far enough, just take the plastic bag off. So easy. I also use tubing.
I had an excruciatingly painful ankle earlier in the year, I thought I may have gout, after lots of research I decided it was inflammation due to my diet, I cut out carbs and all sugars, drank lots of lemon water and hey presto, it solved the problem, I also lost a stone and a half in weight. 🇬🇧
I believe you I try. But cola and juice are gone. No bread. But I am a chronic relapse. I can’t get my weight down. I keep telling myself lemon water drink more. I want to loose that belly fat.
Heidi I’m glad that your prayers are answered. I find these lads are a great blessing. I’m now your first subscriber and all blessings to you and your family and ministry forevermore in Jesus name forevermore from Ireland
Bob and Brad, May God bless and keep you, your families, and all your followers, in His loving care. You're truly a much needed blessing to many. Zillion thanks!!!☦️💒❤️
I use compression socks daily, as a chef I stand for 8 hours daily and am always on the run. I cut the tips off just below the sew seam so that my toes can breathe, I do use light socks over them as well. I found the compression socks will make your feet sweat but cutting off the toe part takes care of that!!
I've been using the yoga pose, Feet up a wall for 15 min every morning before I get out of bed. I also do this at night before sleeping too. It makes a huge difference!
I’ve had lymphedema in one leg for years due to a lymph node removal in the groin. The absolute best way to keep it down to almost nothing is lots of regular full body exercise both aerobic and full body stretching..weekly yoga is fantastic for it. when it gets really bad, I take a prescription diuretic and that really really helps a lot.
By the way... been pretty much binge watching your videos - very impressed with you two. One story I'll relate re my X... He had brain surgery where they took a glob of fat from his stomach to put in the area of the brain. He started having back pain - and the physical therapists recommended massage of the scar tissue where they took the fat glob out - that it was this scar tissue pulling on the muscles from the back... End of story - totally worked. Have been impressed with physical therapy ever since.
Thanks for sharing all the videos. I am glad I found you guys .. I have venous insufficiency so my right foot swells and my leg is painful. I have to take pain meds. I do use the compression socks, and try to elevate when I can , but ty for all the helpful tips!!!
After having mild left ankle swelling off and on for a couple of years, it started getting worse. An ultrasound showed a large Bakers Cyst behind my knee. Again the swelling was off and on, until my foot also swelled. A special ultrasound revealed three deep vein thrombosis i.e. blood clots. Compression socks plus blood thinner helped about 95%. This is serious and shouldn't be overlooked as a cause.
Ack! Developed a swollen ankle doing PT advised in person by a PHD physical therapist. Thanks for the tips. It was hurting so much last night I could hardly sleep and used arnica, aleve and biofreeze.
Same here, sitting for my shifts. I try to get up and do some leg lifts and jogging in place. Sometimes I’m so busy I’m sitting for the whole shift. My bum and thighs hurt the most.
Me too 5 x 13 even if i use my lunch time to walk my ankles are still swollen just started compression stocking just joined the gym too. Hope i have the drive to use my membership
Very interesting information. I have edema build up during the day but at night it gradually goes away because I'm going to the bathroom several times during the night. By morning my feet & ankles have no swelling. I buy the zipper compression socks open toes which are easy to get off & on, also can adjust the zipper. I note that wasn't suggested.
Yoga knee pillow - Amazon; amazing! EZ to maneuver under bed covers; EZ to turn over. Used after ankle injury and after about 6 weeks, I no longer needed to take PM pain/sleep meds. Best pillow ever...side or back sleeping.
Hi fellows, I enjoy your videos and I also use Tubi grips. I did not see you mention that when you are using them that you need to cut a length that will allow you to pull it up on you leg and then from the bottom of where you cut the length you need to pull that part up your leg on top of the first half of the tube. So you end up with a double layer. You may have mentioned it and I just missed it but if you only tell folks to use one layer I don't think it will help them very much. Thanks for all of your videos and advice.
Yes, I have lymphedema in my left foot, ankle swollen, foot to the toes. The whole 9 yards. Thanks for the video. The alphabet writing with the toe is a priceless tip. You're a great help.
My mom, age 89 at the time, had swollen ankles and feet. Her doctor said it might be a side effect of the blood pressure medication she was taking. The doctor changed the medication and the swelling reduced to almost none in a day or two and did not recur. Certainly there are other causes of swelling. This is one to add to the checklist.
For those wanting to wear compression socks, but who have trouble donning/doffing them....there are now ones that have a zipper from the ankle up. They have been a game changer for a friend with congestive heart failure and rheumatoid arthritis. Amazon carries them. There are probably other places as well.
@@divadiva1924 just search zippered compression socks. Amazon has many suppliers. They have sizes, so look carefully. Find their sizing chart and know what compression strength you want. Be sure which pair you are ordering.
@@SirenaSpades Yes, and good technique helps. However, for people with poor hand strength, rheumatoid arthritis, neurological problems even technique and assistive devices don't make it easy to don/doff compression socks.
Thanks for another helpful video. I bought those long compression socks and spent 15 minutes trying to get one off at night. My right leg is the problem for me. Your video about massaging the upper thigh, sides and under the knee was SO helpful. I will look at the Tubigrips.
I've got this recently and been on a heart monitor for 24 hours been getting a lot heart palpitations and things still going through these explorations. Think it's the pandan making a lot of us sit in if you live in the city it's hard to go out as the fear of the Rona. Have to get back on a fitter route now as health has gotten worse. Drink water, exercise, tube socks, some dandelions.
Suffering with swelling ankles for almost 8 months now. I can’t wear those socks because diabetes, my feet burn 24/7. I am gonna try those exercises🤞🏻 ***UPDATE*** Tried those exercises. No more swollen ankles🙏🏻💞🤗
Hi guys✌ I cured the rolling down of the compression tubes with 2" wide Blue painters tape applied about 1/4" below the top end of the sock creating a "starched collar" effect. You have to apply it without adding any additional compression. Or even better, in sections ...2 or 3 with gaps works great to retain elasticity. NOTE: USE "BLUE" tape only as it is designed to release without damage to a surface. The standard tan tape will damage the fabric when removed. Enjoy your common sense videos 👍 Thanks from the 60+ club 😄
I have a lymphedema pump. Medicare paid for it. It required a dr's order. The "leggings" are made of vinyl, with zippers up the fronts. I've had the same ones for over 5 years. 1 hr/two times a day. Great at getting the circulation flowing. I usually have to dash to the bathroom at the end of the morning hour of treatment.
I started putting baby powder on my feet and leg before I use the compression socks on and that helps, I also cut the elastic on the back side of my socks and that helps stop swelling when I am not using compression socks.
I'm now 71 and when I was younger, I did have the occasional issue with it until mid20s when my ankles just looked like I'd stuffed a grapefruit in my ankles. I was a model for awhile so I didn't have a weight problem, played racquet ball, swam, scuba, etc. But I never had any success in getting it to shrink (used the Jobst compression stockings) until at 63 I had my left knee replaced and the swelling in my ankle and front of my calf. Magic. 2 months later I had the right one done and edema on front of calf and ankles/foot were still swollen but a bit better. What's my best choice for getting the rest of the swelling gone.
Welcome to the 60+ club! Love your advise always. Really grateful for you both. Canada's public healthcare infrastructure is failing more than ever with the impact of the pandemic. It is truly survival of the fittest.
I went to ER last night. My feet swelled up and I was scared. They tested me for blood clots and many other things. They could not tell me whats causing it, only that "you are not dying" and sent me home. Thank you for making this. My feet are still swollen and it makes me afraid. My feet are both tingly too. I will try your advice 👍
Waste of resources. Why didn't you just contact your normal doctor? Most tell you to wear compression stockings and go for walks, don't sit for so long.
Dear Doctor great information What do you do to get the fluid to go up in your abdomen when you cannot lie down flat on your back because of pulmonary problems and Asthma
Manual lymph drainage is a specialized form of manual (massage) therapy that can be very helpful. And sometimes deep massage under the bottom ribs will release the diaphragm which can pinch the inferior vena cava which carries blood up to the heart from the lower extremities.
Hey guys, this is off-topic but I'm just hoping to leave this comment somewhere where you will see it and possibly respond. I've seen you demonstrate a back relief posture in the past where you lie on your back and put your legs up (at 90° angles) on an ottoman. I used to use this for instant pain relief because I suffer from lower back pain. However a physio recently told me I should stop doing this because two of my lower discs are protruding backwards and this position could make the protrusion worse. Do you agree? I miss this position, it was my best tool for relief! Thanks
@@MsSimixx are you looking at 8:32 in that video? I'm not sure we agree on that one. The hips and knees are at 90° angles in my eyes. I'd like to hear what Bob and Brad think about it anyway.
My husband have very high blood pressure due to family alcohol history and he has ankle always swelling I trying to soak Episalt but not completely goes down. I preferred Narurallremedies that doesn't involves sides effect. Please shows more on your Video site and what not do and get better. Doctor saying its old age and I disagreed its neglected health wise. I hope to see your next video. Thanks to boths guys!
The exercises and other tips from the World's Most Famous Physical Therapists on the internet worked when I had a level 2 sprained ankle. Before I found their videos, the progress in healing was zero. The exercises especially worked so well my doctor was surprised at how quickly the swelling was gone and I was walking without a brace or cane.
I have MS and have been paralyzed three separate occasions. I was able to regain my ability to walk each and every time now I'm 47 in my Right Foot & Leg has been swelling for 5 years. Was diagnosed with lymphedema 5 years ago a vein shut down in my right leg that was not taking blood back to my heart. The swelling has gotten worse since I've been had neuropathy I guess from being paralyzed nerve damage not diabetic but sure am in a lot of pain sometimes I feel like it would be better if they cut my leg off. Having a really really hard time
One item to stop one part of your autoimmune picture is stopping meats other than chicken and fish; flushes out the sialic acid to which the immune system chronically responds. Also, stop the wheat, rye, oats and barley. Also, begin deep dive study into leaky gut. Write back, let me know.
I am reading the posts just going down n it's interesting n informative what people post...if I were your wife I would see a cardiovascular doctor n not just an m.d.....get to telling your m.d. I want to see a cardiovascular doctor n find out what's going on Anyways I highly suggest reading the comments people are posting as well. Be well.
This was a cure my grandmother used, in this was away back in the thirties, Her ankles had a habit of swelling, She would cut up parsley nice and fine, and put it on a saucer and cover the cut up parsley with cold water to keep it fresh, she would have kept this beside the sink on the board, and every time she walked 🚶♂️ past the saucer or washed the dishes she would have eaten a little piece of the raw parsley. This always worked, and the swelling would leave the ankles, My mother 👩 used this also, My grandmother lived to 84 years, my mother lived to her 104th year, and I am now comming 79. This is an old tip to cure swelling in the ankles. It is cheap and easy to use. Worth trying if you have this problem. Winifred Thompson. Northern Ireland.
@@brendamaxime7586 Dear Brenda, have you tried it yet, would be very interested to see how you get on, maybe you would be kind enough to let me know. Winifred.
nice video i have swollen feet and ankles what should i do
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Good point, heart not pumping like it did when a kid. Ankles swell. best to get legs and feet up above heart to get swelling to go down. problem, is the swelling comes back during day.
Thank you for making it clear which ones to wear, I also was told that wearing mens stockings helps also instead of the compression socks. Not so hard to get on. and pretty colors as well. Thanks again.
My Mom has this. I told her to do ankle exercises lying down, but they are too sore. I suggested an anti-inflammatory diet with turmeric, apple cider vinegar, and magnesium as add supplements and no calcium tablets. But, if she could still stand and do foot raises, that would be ideal. She is limited now, almost, 99. They cut her PT back to nothing, in case she needs it in a few months. I don't think that's wise. Can you please talk about the vibration plate machines for artificial exercise? I hear these are great. They fool the body that it's exercising when in fact they move blood to circulating better? What do you do?
Ok, you did it again, got ankle problems after sprains. Bought a headstand stand and am reporting for PT. How did you know! I'm in your algorithm thoughts.
I have heart failure. I think it IS serious. But I also have bipolar. So I know there R things we R supposed to do but between having a mental illness w no cure & now a physical illness w no cure. these both illnesses need to be worked on every single day. This is very hard 4 me, but that's just me :/ but thank U 4 UR help !
I have swelling and pain on one foot only. Saw several internal medicine doctors then the podiatrist but none seem to be able to find the cause or cure for it. I started using compression socks after seeing one of your shows and found there are fluids that got squeezed down to near the root of the toes where the toe socket is not as tight. Is this healthy? Should I be using Tubigrps? Should I count on the Internal medicine doctors or Podiatrists to solve my problem? I am going to watch more of your shows to see if one will address my precise issue. Thank you so much!!!
Another down-to -Earth video...Thanks for de-mystifying the issue. I also appreciate your disclaimer:"better have your situation checked out by a Doctor ! (from your fan Eve Green San Rafael California)
Whether or not one uses stretch tape (tuber wrap), compression socks, Una boots, or whatever how many hours a day would you say is optimal to wear them? I have heard many different sets of time periods from many different experts and doctors.
Thanks so much Bob & Brad, very helpful !!(as always) Question: Since, we're on this topic, does anyone know of, or can recommend any useful "Natural" herbs, or websites, etc. for reducing swelling. (I've read in these comments, one about parsley) Thanks in advance. (And yes I understand about possible issues with taking certain prescribed meds & use of herbs, etc. & about asking doctor first, thanks) :)
I put my feet over my head Infront of me at least once a day for 15 mins or up. This stopped the ankles from swelling or makes the swelling go down. Promise to do this 1 X each day or night.
Thanks to you both for the videos & exercises ,cld you pls let me know at what age the swollen ankles begins & does a person have itchness too ?? Thank you
I get the best results from elevation when I prop my feet up on a wall as close to straight up as possible. Lay on bed or floor to do this for 10 to 20 minutes. Amuse yourself with ankle pumps and firmly self massage/stroke the skin toward your abdomen and heart. Remember the fluid is just below the skin, so you are trying to push it upwards into your thighs, and then your abdomen. If you do this at bedtime, you will probably be up in the night peeing.
@iamsamudra9 lift one leg away from the wall, toward you, while keeping it up in the air. Reach up with your arms and firmly massage/rub/stroke your leg from ankle up into calf, then thigh, toward your abdomen. You are trying to push fluid up out of your leg.. Do this a few times. Put that leg back on the wall. Do the same with the the other leg. Repeat until you get tired.
I have had swollen ankles for over 10 years, sometimes they go down but not very often. I have an appointment with a vein doctor so I can hopefully figure out what to do. Thanks for the information.
Tommy Copper compression socks are amazing! EZ on/off. Legs feel great! Bought mine from QVC. Amazing. I've had some compression socks I've had to cut off, so hard to get on/off - not w/Tommy Copper - great investment.
SOCK SLIDER works GREAT, that's what I use to put on my Compression socks. I have knee problems and can not bend my knees. I would not be able to put on my Compression socks with out my SOCK SLIDER. It also comes with a shoe horn to aid in putting your shoes on.
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Iam sick of Edema its destroying my life. My feet stay swollen sometimes they go down. Water pills dont help edema is horrible esp for someone like me who go all the time i havent been to church in 2 months. Something has to be done my feet dont even look likecthey belong to me they resemble pig feet. I have been dealing with this for almost 2 years. And i know others have had this for years. My feet on top stay sore and wrinkled. I had nice feet now all thats gone. When the edema goes down my feet look like crepe , Iam so disgusted. What is a girl today. I pray that my feet will return to normal. Now iam reluctant todo anything when its warm. I have warm weather adema in the winter my feet are fine but sooncas the weather warms up all hell breaks loose.My heart goes out to people who suffer more then i do God bless you all.Philly
I pray you are healed and well
It help a lot if you put your legs up on a wall for 20 minutes daily. It circulate blood flow freely, breath easily and lower blood pressure.
Thanks, I am using c/socks. I started with the expensive kind, too difficult to put on, just imagine a person with aches and pain trying them on. I think light inexpensive kind are the best. Thanks, I picked up several pointers. Stay healthy with Bob & Brad.
At the 8 minute or so mark, the input that gradient compression hose pushes excess fluid up extremity is spot on. As a Certified Compression Garment Fitter, I take as long a time as needed to help patients understand the easiest ways to don a gradient compression garment (to start, turn hose right side out, fold leg portion of stocking down over the foot section, put your thumbs on each side of foot section of stocking, pop it open while simultaneously pulling it onto just your foot, then start going up the leg and let your leg shape pull fabric off your thumbs. Practice makes perfect on this step. Also, I teach people how high to go on a leg with the below knee hose (not into popiteal crease as that can be uncomfortable) and not to leave too much fabric high on the leg that might roll over and create a tourniquet effect. Next, how to pull off leg so hose is inside out and ready for you to go over to bathroom sink and wash stockings with soap and water. The murky water shows how much we sweat in our feet and legs. Rinse in fresh water. Oh, and remember to put on compression hose as you start to get out of bed in morning. That is when your legs are their least swollen. The compression material does wear out, probably not as fast as manufacturers would have you believe. I have my own hose to treat my swelling and even if less effective over time, it is better than no treatment. Not that much a fan of thigh high compression hose but some people have varicosities around the knee that knee high fabric irritates so thigh high a solution. Open toe variation appeals to people with toe deformities. The seam at the open toe design feels strange to my foot but again what works best for your needs is important. TED hose are for people that are bedbound or sitting in a wheelchair all the time. If not your situation, best to go with a true gradient hose. Better fabrics cost more than cheap fabrics that are harder to don. Hope this helps.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for all the information.
Thanks this has been really helpful.
Thanks for taking time to share
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I’ve just had 2 operations, and here in Western Australia, the nurses put a PLASTIC BAG on the foot first and the stocking slides over that. When the stocking is up far enough, just take the plastic bag off. So easy.
I also use tubing.
Really?! Good to know. Thanks! :)
I had an excruciatingly painful ankle earlier in the year, I thought I may have gout, after lots of research I decided it was inflammation due to my diet, I cut out carbs and all sugars, drank lots of lemon water and hey presto, it solved the problem, I also lost a stone and a half in weight. 🇬🇧
Good job!
What was diet?
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Lemon Water I drink Every day. 👩🦱👍🍋🍋🍋 Its really good.🦶🦶
I believe you I try. But cola and juice are gone. No bread. But I am a chronic relapse. I can’t get my weight down. I keep telling myself lemon water drink more. I want to loose that belly fat.
I swear you guys are an answer to my prayers!
You’re videos are a godsend.
Thank you for saying that!
Heidi I’m glad that your prayers are answered. I find these lads are a great blessing. I’m now your first subscriber and all blessings to you and your family and ministry forevermore in Jesus name forevermore from Ireland
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@@evelynfisher7655 I’m now your first subscriber and all blessings and good health in Jesus name from Ireland
Bob and Brad, May God bless and keep you, your families, and all your followers, in His loving care. You're truly a much needed blessing to many. Zillion thanks!!!☦️💒❤️
Thank you! We are happy to be able to help :)
Good to watch Doc Bob and Bradley, thank goodness you provide our reliefs !#
I go to the pool at least 4 times a week. Also decreased salt intake and sweets. It has almost eliminated the swelling.
Too, stopping meats other than chicken and fish flushes out the sialic acid to which the immune system chronically responds.
Also, at times swelling is because of low potassium, so, sometimes when salt is high, potassium is low. (teeter totter balance.)
I use compression socks daily, as a chef I stand for 8 hours daily and am always on the run. I cut the tips off just below the sew seam so that my toes can breathe, I do use light socks over them as well. I found the compression socks will make your feet sweat but cutting off the toe part takes care of that!!
You can get compression socks on Amazon with no toes in them.
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I started using compression socks pretty genius move
Good to know. My feet sweat a lot.
Thanks for all the tips folks😉
I've been using the yoga pose, Feet up a wall for 15 min every morning before I get out of bed. I also do this at night before sleeping too. It makes a huge difference!
I’ve had lymphedema in one leg for years due to a lymph node removal in the groin. The absolute best way to keep it down to almost nothing is lots of regular full body exercise both aerobic and full body stretching..weekly yoga is fantastic for it. when it gets really bad, I take a prescription diuretic and that really really helps a lot.
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By the way... been pretty much binge watching your videos - very impressed with you two. One story I'll relate re my X... He had brain surgery where they took a glob of fat from his stomach to put in the area of the brain. He started having back pain - and the physical therapists recommended massage of the scar tissue where they took the fat glob out - that it was this scar tissue pulling on the muscles from the back... End of story - totally worked. Have been impressed with physical therapy ever since.
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Thanks for sharing all the videos. I am glad I found you guys .. I have venous insufficiency so my right foot swells and my leg is painful. I have to take pain meds. I do use the compression socks, and try to elevate when I can , but ty for all the helpful tips!!!
Happy to help!
"It's as Brad Thing". I love this. Go, Brad! You are one organized dude!
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After having mild left ankle swelling off and on for a couple of years, it started getting worse. An ultrasound showed a large Bakers Cyst behind my knee. Again the swelling was off and on, until my foot also swelled. A special ultrasound revealed three deep vein thrombosis i.e. blood clots. Compression socks plus blood thinner helped about 95%. This is serious and shouldn't be overlooked as a cause.
Ack! Developed a swollen ankle doing PT advised in person by a PHD physical therapist. Thanks for the tips. It was hurting so much last night I could hardly sleep and used arnica, aleve and biofreeze.
This started to happen to me from working 12 hour shifts 7 days a week for 20 years. I'm only 35, but I suffer from this badly at the end of the day.
Same here, sitting for my shifts. I try to get up and do some leg lifts and jogging in place. Sometimes I’m so busy I’m sitting for the whole shift. My bum and thighs hurt the most.
That’s awful!🤭
Me too 5 x 13 even if i use my lunch time to walk my ankles are still swollen just started compression stocking just joined the gym too. Hope i have the drive to use my membership
Very interesting information. I have edema build up during the day but at night it gradually goes away because I'm going to the bathroom several times during the night. By morning my feet & ankles have no swelling. I buy the zipper compression socks open toes which are easy to get off & on, also can adjust the zipper. I note that wasn't suggested.
What brand are those zipper compression socks? Thanks.
Yoga knee pillow - Amazon; amazing! EZ to maneuver under bed covers; EZ to turn over. Used after ankle injury and after about 6 weeks, I no longer needed to take PM pain/sleep meds. Best pillow ever...side or back sleeping.
Hi fellows, I enjoy your videos and I also use Tubi grips. I did not see you mention that when you are using them that you need to cut a length that will allow you to pull it up on you leg and then from the bottom of where you cut the length you need to pull that part up your leg on top of the first half of the tube. So you end up with a double layer. You may have mentioned it and I just missed it but if you only tell folks to use one layer I don't think it will help them very much. Thanks for all of your videos and advice.
It’s easier to put those compression stockings on if you put rubber gloves on both hands then put the socks on.
A little trick is start with then inside out. Stick your hand in it and grab the heel and pull out pinching the heel, then pull them on
@@BobandBrad Could use a visual on that techique.
Wow! So timely! Thank you!
Thank you for talking about swollen ankles! I am dealing with them and really appreciate your tips!
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Bob & Brad are always my go-to people!! I recommend their videos all the time! ☺️
Great to hear 👂
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Yes, I have lymphedema in my left foot, ankle swollen, foot to the toes. The whole 9 yards. Thanks for the video. The alphabet writing with the toe is a priceless tip. You're a great help.
I soak my feet in apple cider vinegar. Works great.
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Awesome video cankles are a big issue these days especially at wallmart
My mom, age 89 at the time, had swollen ankles and feet. Her doctor said it might be a side effect of the blood pressure medication she was taking. The doctor changed the medication and the swelling reduced to almost none in a day or two and did not recur. Certainly there are other causes of swelling. This is one to add to the checklist.
YESS SAME THING happen TO me RIGHT NOW KMTT its down TO heart failure🙄hardly seein docs SINCE SINCE COVID
@@poochieloy4488 Amlodopine's a major culprit for this,
@@julitt4317 It's Amlopidine and my cardiologist switched me to another drug!
@@bobboscarato1313 Please name the drugs!
@@Chopinzee613 You need to see your doctor!
For those wanting to wear compression socks, but who have trouble donning/doffing them....there are now ones that have a zipper from the ankle up. They have been a game changer for a friend with congestive heart failure and rheumatoid arthritis.
Amazon carries them. There are probably other places as well.
Thanks! What’s the name of them.
@@divadiva1924 just search zippered compression socks. Amazon has many suppliers. They have sizes, so look carefully. Find their sizing chart and know what compression strength you want. Be sure which pair you are ordering.
There are also videos showing how to put on the non-zipper regular ones.
@@SirenaSpades Yes, and good technique helps. However, for people with poor hand strength, rheumatoid arthritis, neurological problems even technique and assistive devices don't make it easy to don/doff compression socks.
Thanks for another helpful video. I bought those long compression socks and spent 15 minutes trying to get one off at night. My right leg is the problem for me. Your video about massaging the upper thigh, sides and under the knee was SO helpful. I will look at the Tubigrips.
Great to hear!
Which video is that?
I've got this recently and been on a heart monitor for 24 hours been getting a lot heart palpitations and things still going through these explorations. Think it's the pandan making a lot of us sit in if you live in the city it's hard to go out as the fear of the Rona. Have to get back on a fitter route now as health has gotten worse. Drink water, exercise, tube socks, some dandelions.
Suffering with swelling ankles for almost 8 months now. I can’t wear those socks because diabetes, my feet burn 24/7. I am gonna try those exercises🤞🏻
***UPDATE***
Tried those exercises. No more swollen ankles🙏🏻💞🤗
Wow
Awesome! So glad for you, thanks for sharing! :)
Thank you Brad and Tom for sharing this info to us , very helpful
Hi guys✌
I cured the rolling down of the compression tubes with 2" wide Blue painters tape applied about 1/4" below the top end of the sock creating a "starched collar" effect. You have to apply it without adding any additional compression. Or even better, in sections ...2 or 3 with gaps works great to retain elasticity.
NOTE: USE "BLUE" tape only as it is designed to release without damage to a surface. The standard tan tape will damage the fabric when removed.
Enjoy your common sense videos 👍 Thanks from the 60+ club 😄
This was an excellent program. Thx,
You’re welcome!
I have a lymphedema pump. Medicare paid for it. It required a dr's order. The "leggings" are made of vinyl, with zippers up the fronts. I've had the same ones for over 5 years. 1 hr/two times a day. Great at getting the circulation flowing. I usually have to dash to the bathroom at the end of the morning hour of treatment.
I started putting baby powder on my feet and leg before I use the compression socks on and that helps, I also cut the elastic on the back side of my socks and that helps stop swelling when I am not using compression socks.
This is very helpful! Thank you
THE EXCERISES HELPED VERY MUCH
I'm now 71 and when I was younger, I did have the occasional issue with it until mid20s when my ankles just looked like I'd stuffed a grapefruit in my ankles. I was a model for awhile so I didn't have a weight problem, played racquet ball, swam, scuba, etc. But I never had any success in getting it to shrink (used the Jobst compression stockings) until at 63 I had my left knee replaced and the swelling in my ankle and front of my calf. Magic. 2 months later I had the right one done and edema on front of calf and ankles/foot were still swollen but a bit better. What's my best choice for getting the rest of the swelling gone.
Interesting linked to the knees? Never thought of that too much. Thank you...researching. Hope you get an answer soon!!
Welcome to the 60+ club! Love your advise always. Really grateful for you both. Canada's public healthcare infrastructure is failing more than ever with the impact of the pandemic. It is truly survival of the fittest.
Thankyou both for fun and expertise! ☺
I sing this theme song while I make breakfast. 😆
Lol me too!
Bruh same
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awesome!
Wow you're funny love it.
I went to ER last night. My feet swelled up and I was scared. They tested me for blood clots and many other things. They could not tell me whats causing it, only that "you are not dying" and sent me home. Thank you for making this. My feet are still swollen and it makes me afraid. My feet are both tingly too. I will try your advice 👍
Every night... or anytime... lay on the floor & put your legs on the wall for fifteen minutes.
Tingly toes are a sign of neuropathy. Also better get your kidneys checked.
Right. Thumbnail looks like a tree trunk swelling, they talk about ankles. How does that really happen?
Sometimes it goes with age
Waste of resources. Why didn't you just contact your normal doctor? Most tell you to wear compression stockings and go for walks, don't sit for so long.
thank you both for all your knowledge, which you willingly share to help us. :) tc blessings
Love you guys!!
Thank you for all your video's. I have learned so much. I appreciate you both.
Thank you 😊
I found wearing a dress sock under the compression sock makes them so much easier to out on and take off
Dear Doctor great information What do you do to get the fluid to go up in your abdomen when you cannot lie down flat on your back because of pulmonary problems and Asthma
love you guys!
Ankle swelling also comes from estrogen dominance related uterine issues, perimenopause and post-menapause.
Huh, didn’t know that.
Ugh hormones and menopause....explains it all for me.
@@springstorm7724 so lots of B vits
Manual lymph drainage is a specialized form of manual (massage) therapy that can be very helpful. And sometimes deep massage under the bottom ribs will release the diaphragm which can pinch the inferior vena cava which carries blood up to the heart from the lower extremities.
Thanks so much! It took my daughter the doctor to finally convince me to get the socks. The exercises help a lot.
Great to hear
OMG thank u both i got this yesterday thank u guy's♥❤
Can occur due to change in heat or climate.. i have specialist fluid retention but all was needed was a cold spa everday to get it flowing again.
Such great advice as usual. I wear compression stockings. They work wonderful. Alone with not sitting long perods of time
I love you guys so helpful!!! If you get a foot injury some lymphedema present can it go away completely?
Hey guys, this is off-topic but I'm just hoping to leave this comment somewhere where you will see it and possibly respond.
I've seen you demonstrate a back relief posture in the past where you lie on your back and put your legs up (at 90° angles) on an ottoman. I used to use this for instant pain relief because I suffer from lower back pain.
However a physio recently told me I should stop doing this because two of my lower discs are protruding backwards and this position could make the protrusion worse. Do you agree? I miss this position, it was my best tool for relief!
Thanks
It is not 90 degree. It is 45 degrees maxiumum with a curved spine.
@@MsSimixx not in this video at 8:32 - ruclips.net/video/0-LL6iHiCaY/видео.html
@@mookymookymooo in that video also, the pillow is 45 degrees and the spine is in neutral S shaped alignmeng
@@MsSimixx are you looking at 8:32 in that video? I'm not sure we agree on that one. The hips and knees are at 90° angles in my eyes. I'd like to hear what Bob and Brad think about it anyway.
@@mookymookymooo ohh I see now. You are right
I needed this topic too!
Perfect timing!
A brilliant presentation that helps to make my day; God bless you
My husband have very high blood pressure due to family alcohol history and he has ankle always swelling I trying to soak Episalt but not completely goes down. I preferred Narurallremedies that doesn't involves sides effect. Please shows more on your Video site and what not do and get better. Doctor saying its old age and I disagreed its neglected health wise. I hope to see your next video. Thanks to boths guys!
The exercises and other tips from the World's Most Famous Physical Therapists on the internet worked when I had a level 2 sprained ankle. Before I found their videos, the progress in healing was zero. The exercises especially worked so well my doctor was surprised at how quickly the swelling was gone and I was walking without a brace or cane.
I have MS and have been paralyzed three separate occasions. I was able to regain my ability to walk each and every time now I'm 47 in my Right Foot & Leg has been swelling for 5 years. Was diagnosed with lymphedema 5 years ago a vein shut down in my right leg that was not taking blood back to my heart. The swelling has gotten worse since I've been had neuropathy I guess from being paralyzed nerve damage not diabetic but sure am in a lot of pain sometimes I feel like it would be better if they cut my leg off. Having a really really hard time
Awe, I'm so sorry that you are having to deal with all of this! I pray that you will get some relief soon.
Do you try legs up the wall?
One item to stop one part of your autoimmune picture is stopping meats other than chicken and fish; flushes out the sialic acid to which the immune system chronically responds. Also, stop the wheat, rye, oats and barley. Also, begin deep dive study into leaky gut. Write back, let me know.
Get massaged.
What have you changed these last several weeks?
Good Info, my wife is having trouble with swelling in lower right leg, her doctor has been blowing it off for 5 yrs.
I am reading the posts just going down n it's interesting n informative what people post...if I were your wife I would see a cardiovascular doctor n not just an m.d.....get to telling your m.d. I want to see a cardiovascular doctor n find out what's going on
Anyways I highly suggest reading the comments people are posting as well. Be well.
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Get her kidney checked or it could be blocked lymph. Massaging it should help.
Do you use Tubigrip doubled as recommended by the manufacturer?
My ankles are swollen. Thanks for the info. I appreciate your in put.
Drink more water. They forgot to say that.
You’re welcome
This was a cure my grandmother used, in this was away back in the thirties, Her ankles had a habit of swelling, She would cut up parsley nice and fine, and put it on a saucer and cover the cut up parsley with cold water to keep it fresh, she would have kept this beside the sink on the board, and every time she walked 🚶♂️ past the saucer or washed the dishes she would have eaten a little piece of the raw parsley. This always worked, and the swelling would leave the ankles, My mother 👩 used this also, My grandmother lived to 84 years, my mother lived to her 104th year, and I am now comming 79. This is an old tip to cure swelling in the ankles. It is cheap and easy to use. Worth trying if you have this problem. Winifred Thompson. Northern Ireland.
Awesome! thanks Winifred! I've been wanting to learn more "Natural Ways of helping this situation! Bless you!! :)
@@brendamaxime7586 Dear Brenda, have you tried it yet, would be very interested to see how you get on, maybe you would be kind enough to let me know. Winifred.
I like the ‘spelling the alphabet’ with your foot idea! It’s fun and really feels good!
nice video i have swollen feet and ankles what should i do
Good point, heart not pumping like it did when a kid. Ankles swell. best to get legs and feet up above heart to get swelling to go down. problem, is the swelling comes back during day.
Thank you for making it clear which ones to wear, I also was told that wearing mens stockings helps also instead of the compression socks. Not so hard to get on. and pretty colors as well. Thanks again.
You’re welcome
What are the compression stockings that you've recommended in the past?
Needed this topic!
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Very good presentation, God bless both a n.v d your family too.👍
My Mom has this. I told her to do ankle exercises lying down, but they are too sore. I suggested an anti-inflammatory diet with turmeric, apple cider vinegar, and magnesium as add supplements and no calcium tablets. But, if she could still stand and do foot raises, that would be ideal. She is limited now, almost, 99. They cut her PT back to nothing, in case she needs it in a few months. I don't think that's wise. Can you please talk about the vibration plate machines for artificial exercise? I hear these are great. They fool the body that it's exercising when in fact they move blood to circulating better? What do you do?
I would like info on this too. Never heard of vibration plate machines.
Ok, you did it again, got ankle problems after sprains. Bought a headstand stand and am reporting for PT. How did you know! I'm in your algorithm thoughts.
Got a sprain when I was young twisted my ankle again so I got pain a little ankle swelling
@@dp8256 me too!
A sock aid can help you put on compression stockings easier. I just subscribed to your channel.
Thankyou for sharing. All the best.
Amazing! How did you guys know that I needed this info? Thank you so much!!!
Happy to help 😁
Thanks so much Bob and Brad for more information
Thank you for this video!
I love🤣 their banter.
I have heart failure. I think it IS serious. But I also have bipolar. So I know there R things we R supposed to do but between having a mental illness w no cure & now a physical illness w no cure. these both illnesses need to be worked on every single day. This is very hard 4 me, but that's just me :/ but thank U 4 UR help !
I have swelling and pain on one foot only. Saw several internal medicine doctors then the podiatrist but none seem to be able to find the cause or cure for it. I started using compression socks after seeing one of your shows and found there are fluids that got squeezed down to near the root of the toes where the toe socket is not as tight. Is this healthy? Should I be using Tubigrps? Should I count on the Internal medicine doctors or Podiatrists to solve my problem? I am going to watch more of your shows to see if one will address my precise issue. Thank you so much!!!
Another down-to -Earth video...Thanks for de-mystifying the issue. I also appreciate your disclaimer:"better have your situation
checked out by a Doctor ! (from your fan Eve Green San Rafael California)
Whether or not one uses stretch tape (tuber wrap), compression socks, Una boots, or whatever how many hours a day would you say is optimal to wear them? I have heard many different sets of time periods from many different experts and doctors.
Thanks so much Bob & Brad, very helpful !!(as always)
Question: Since, we're on this topic, does anyone know of, or can recommend any useful "Natural" herbs, or websites, etc. for reducing swelling. (I've read in these comments, one about parsley) Thanks in advance. (And yes I understand about possible issues with taking certain prescribed meds & use of herbs, etc. & about asking doctor first, thanks) :)
I put my feet over my head Infront of me at least once a day for 15 mins or up. This stopped the ankles from swelling or makes the swelling go down. Promise to do this 1 X each day or night.
It's been years since I sprained my ankle, but the ankle swelling never reduced down. So is it trauma or lymphoma?
Thank you for a lecture.
Thanks to you both for the videos & exercises ,cld you pls let me know at what age the swollen ankles begins & does a person have itchness too ?? Thank you
Thank you Bob n Brad...needful vdo..
I get the best results from elevation when I prop my feet up on a wall as close to straight up as possible. Lay on bed or floor to do this for 10 to 20 minutes. Amuse yourself with ankle pumps and firmly self massage/stroke the skin toward your abdomen and heart. Remember the fluid is just below the skin, so you are trying to push it upwards into your thighs, and then your abdomen. If you do this at bedtime, you will probably be up in the night peeing.
Thanks!
Curious how you can massage skin towards abdomen and heart while lying down with legs up the wall?
@iamsamudra9 lift one leg away from the wall, toward you, while keeping it up in the air. Reach up with your arms and firmly massage/rub/stroke your leg from ankle up into calf, then thigh, toward your abdomen. You are trying to push fluid up out of your leg.. Do this a few times. Put that leg back on the wall. Do the same with the the other leg. Repeat until you get tired.
I. Noticed that some nights ago I slept on the couch with my leg to the wall I was peeing alot
@@desertbluecatnm great advice, also if you cannot reach as high, use your other foot to massage as much as you can :) just saying...
Thanks guys God bless 🙏🙏❤️❤️
Have had these problems so I bought a seam ripper yse it ti the very tip if socks so there is no tight on the top also role that part of sock
Thank you
Can you recommend some water therapy exercises for a broken ankle. Love your content. Love from Australia
I will as this to our to do list !
@@BobandBrad woohoo am looking forward to this. 💛💛
I have had swollen ankles for over 10 years, sometimes they go down but not very often. I have an appointment with a vein doctor so I can hopefully figure out what to do. Thanks for the information.
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Tommy Copper compression socks are amazing! EZ on/off. Legs feel great! Bought mine from QVC. Amazing. I've had some compression socks I've had to cut off, so hard to get on/off - not w/Tommy Copper - great investment.
SOCK SLIDER works GREAT, that's what I use to put on my Compression socks.
I have knee problems and can not bend my knees. I would not be able to put on my Compression socks with out my SOCK SLIDER.
It also comes with a shoe horn to aid in putting your shoes on.