Active discussions

Meet the Other Phone. Child-safe in minutes.

Meet the Other Phone.
Child-safe in minutes.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Talk
General health

Mumsnet doesn't verify the qualifications of users. If you have medical concerns, please consult a healthcare professional.

Original poster

HELP NOT PG BUT ANKELS SWOLEN UP LIKE BALLONS

90 replies

trace2 · 13/10/2005 09:32

feel a little under weather,and my feet have got so big and it hurts to walk on them, they feel so tight.
what could it be, whats causing this, i know an tried because ds got chickenpox and been up a lot but can that cause feet to swell?

hoping mumsnet can help.

OP posts:
kcemum · 13/10/2005 09:34

Do you have any shortness of breath? Have you been unwell recently? Due you suffer with any cardiac probs?

nailpolish · 13/10/2005 09:35

have you ever/do you have kidney problems at all? are you diabetic

Original poster
trace2 · 13/10/2005 09:41

kcemum had a little short of breath ages a go went to docs he said i was carrying to much weight, am a size 18

nailpolish no not had kidney probs, and no not diabetic .

i just feel a bit sick and very tied. dont like bothering gp again.

OP posts:
hester · 13/10/2005 09:44

I'd seek medical advice for this. Can't see that being size 18 would cause it (size 28 maybe).

puff · 13/10/2005 09:44

trace, were your feet swollen like this the last time you saw your gp?

If it were me, I'd be ringing to get an appointment asap, just so you can be checked over.

nailpolish · 13/10/2005 09:47

make an appt with your gp. there are lots of different things swollen ankles is a symptom to

trefusis · 13/10/2005 09:50

This reply has been deleted

Message withdrawn

Original poster
trace2 · 13/10/2005 09:53

no they was'nt but it was about three months ago, have noticed when i lay with ds at night i sometimes make a weesing noise but thought it was coming from my nose. also had a few coments about looking a bit yellow, but i am a funny looking colour anyway

OP posts:
puff · 13/10/2005 09:55

Ring your gp and insist on an emergency appointment today. let us know how you get on .

kcemum · 13/10/2005 09:57

Please ring your GP and request an urgent appointment.

nailpolish · 13/10/2005 09:57

trace, are the whites of your eyes yellow? is your abdomen a bit swollen also and tender?

Original poster
trace2 · 13/10/2005 09:58

thanks for all advice will ring now will let you all know

OP posts:
Original poster
trace2 · 13/10/2005 10:02

just rand gp told recptionist that feet swollen, made one today at 15.40 will let you know what happens

OP posts:
nailpolish · 13/10/2005 10:04

hope you get on ok xxx

Original poster
trace2 · 13/10/2005 10:04

no eyes not yellow,

OP posts:
puff · 13/10/2005 10:07

Good, glad you will see a doctor today .

Joanie · 13/10/2005 12:33

Glad you are seeing GP. I have thought twice about posting this as it may alarm you, but it is v important - PLEASE, PLEASE make sure you tell him about wheezing at night. Fluid retention caused by heart problems tends to collect around ankles (due to gravity) during the day. At night the fluid rests on the lungs and causes wheeziness and crackling. Tiredness, although it can be caused by a lot of things is also a symptom. You MUST mention this to the GP. Do not be shy about mentioning the wheeziness at night, it is v important.

I hope that he takes this seriously and has you checked out properly. Please let us know what happens, we'll be here to offer whatever support we can.

I'm sorry if this worries you, but it is imp that you GP treats this seriously.

Wishing you all the best for later.

Original poster
trace2 · 13/10/2005 18:01

hi just let everyone know what gp says,

checked bp ( fine)
checked heart lungs ( both ok )

so she said its probely my weight, so told her about wheezing she again says my weight, wind geting stuck in my throat told her about sickness ( just a bug) then told her about tiedness ( its todays lifestyle) so will just have to wait and see what happens

OP posts:
nailpolish · 13/10/2005 18:06

hmm

did you get a blood test and a urine test?

are you happy with what the gp said

misdee · 13/10/2005 18:09

not happy with that myself. joanie's dh and my dh have(had) the same condition. can u ask for a chest x-ray? dont be fobbed off.

Original poster
trace2 · 13/10/2005 18:10

no she said no need, and no not really, but she knows best

OP posts:
misdee · 13/10/2005 18:14

no they dont. want to tell u a story. my dh is ill, he calls the gp out as he is feeling really rough. she says 'oh its your asthma, do you have asthma?' i mean WTF?? he gives him serevent perscription, but before he gets it, he gets even worse. so off to a and e, where they diagnosed him with DCM. his pulse was at over 200bpm, how the gop missed that i dont know. the inhalor she perscribed probably would've killed him as it increases heart rate.

so if you are not happy, ask for a 2nd opinion.

Original poster
trace2 · 13/10/2005 18:14

just weighed myself i am 13stone 2 and am olny 5 2 in height so shes proberly right,

OP posts:
Original poster
trace2 · 13/10/2005 18:19

am a wimp, do go to gps often because they make me feel inferior.

OP posts:
noddyholder · 13/10/2005 18:20

Go back and ask for a urine test and blood test It could be cadiac or renal both of which can be treated easier the sooner they are spotted.My sister is a size 18 and fit as a fiddle so don't just accept that until you have been thoroughly checked