In which I whine.

[karmaschild]

I'm actually a little scared. What I initially thought was a twisted, swollen ankle from yesterday has become two very swollen feet and lower legs. They hurt a little, they're so swollen and if I bend my toes, the skin pulls scarily tight.

I don't know what to do about it. I don't have a job, money, health insurance. I did a lot of physical stuff today, so maybe it's nothing...

Kind of sitting on the edge of a panic attack.

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[forevervolatile.livejournal.com]

Just trying to help a little with my healthcare background... And I have to preface it by saying THIS IS NOT BINDING ADVICE, ETC ETC LEGAL JARGON.

You don't have to answer these problems if you don't feel comfortable... just trying to get info and hopefully alleviate the panic! You can reply here or just send me a private message if that works better for you!

1) How exactly did you hurt your ankle?
2) BOTH feet and lower legs swollen? :(
3) How has your water/fluid intake been? Salt? (no, no, not rocksalt)
4) Do you find yourself getting swollen lower extremities (even if just slightly) when you do heavy activity, are on your feet a lot, etc?
5) If you press a finger into the swollen areas, does the imprint stay for a bit, does it bounce back immediately?
6) Is the area cooler, warmer, same as the rest of your body?
7) Any discoloration of the swollen areas? If so, what color?
8) Do you have any heart problems? (blood pressure, issues with your heart rate, etc)
9) Medications?

Hope you're able to see my message at a reasonable time. Try laying down with your lower legs/feet elevated (like on a pillow or 3.. or 4) for a bit as well, should help some at least!