and heart tested & everything came back normal. I've gained a lot of weight from inactivity plus my brother-in-law also has Parkinson's & suffers from swollen ankles, too. So, is it a side effect of PD? Some people say swollen ankles can also be a sign of Diabetes, although I don't have any other symptoms for that. Don't worry, I have a follow-up appointment with my doctor this week but wanted your opinions - thanks!
2007-01-07 10:49:45 · 4 answers · asked by Adios 7 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I also have parkinson's and suffer from swollen ankles. I am pretty sure that it's a result of the parkinsons just not sure why.
2007-01-07 11:01:33 · answer #1 · answered by dragonfly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take some ibuprofen. It's an anti-inflammatory. It'll help with the inflammation until you can get to your doctor and ask him what's up. There's a good chance it is a symptom of the PD, which is unfortunate.
Good luck though :)
2007-01-07 18:51:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
swollen ankles in my case is do to water retention, I do have diabetes and congestive heart failure which also contributes to it, I take several water pills everyday along withe potassium pills to relieve the water retention, so show and ask your doctor about all that your experiencing, don't hold back and ask all lot of questions, your paying for his time so get the most out of it, if your doctor resents this then fine a new doctor..
2007-01-07 18:58:54 · answer #3 · answered by Diana J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i-i-i-im s-sorry what? is this some sort of sick joke or are you serious? how bout instead of asking yahoo answers you ask a doctor.
2007-01-07 18:53:10 · answer #4 · answered by macca_xyz 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋