Swelling foot, help!!

[kira000]

Hi.
I woke up in the night on tuesday and my right foot was reaaally itchy.
Eventually managed to get to sleep, and didnt think anything more of it.

Noticed today when i moved my foot side to side, that it felt kind of sore. Had a look, and it has reaaaallly swollen up. Right the way over the bridge of my foot, and alot round my ankle. There is a red mark, slighty raised, and about the same size as a fingernail, not sore to touch or anything, not obviously a bite from its appearance (ie not a centre to it).

It was swollen this morning, and it seems to have got worse in the last few hours.

I have taken an antihistamine tablet, but wondered if anyone had any other suggestions what to do?

[sqad617]

kira.....sounds like a bite, even without a centre. Rest your leg for at least 48 hours and continue with the antihistamine tablets.

[kira000]

Thanks Squad... cant think what else it could be, but its very odd. Esp as it only really seemed to kick in today, which is nearly 24 hours after!

I wouldnt normally worry about it, but i'm flying for 12 hours next week, which will be really uncomfortable with a foot already swollen!

Foot raised, anti histaminedown the hatch!! Might get an ice pack later if it keeps going up!!

[sqad617]

Ice pack....good idea......you should be OK for flying next week.

[kira000]

Thx. Hope so.

May i also say that i always enjoy your answers. Usually good common sense, and the rest of the time, when i dont agree with you, at least i giggle about how upset other people get!

[sqad617]

kira....believe me, you are my one and only female fan....thanks anyway.

[kira000]

: P

Like i said. i dont always agree, but i can laugh...

[Postdog]

Don't want to worry you but a guy at work had an unexplained swelling of his hand, and within a few days it had spread all up his arm. He ended up in hospital for a while.

That said, it is probably nothing serious, but why not ring NHS direct and speak to a nurse - they can assess and advise better than anyone on here.

[kira000]

Postdog. EEK!

I'm going to wait until i have had a few more antihistamines, and see if it does any good. If not, then i'll be def be ringing NHS direct or GP.

Thanks

[sqad617]

My opinion of NHS Direct is Ziltch!!!!
NHS Direct cost �139,000 to set up, to take the pressure off GP surgeries and A and E depts..
Every call costs �25.
60% of calls referred to GP&A&E.
Service spent �225,000 translating materials into Loatian and Cherokee, which are hardly spoken.

[Schutzengel]

Sqad - you do have another fan, you just haven't noticed.

[sqad617]

Shutzengel....eh??

[Schutzengel]

Sqad. I suppose I should have explained that I have found your answers on very different subjects very precise and enlightening.

[sqad617]

schutz........I get about 2right a year and I already have used up those two, so please don't put any money on me for the rest of the year LOL. Shower, now, dressing gown on, packet of crisps that I have hidden in my study then going to watch "Mistresses" which I recorded from last night.
Goodnight form me......................oh! and thanks.

[sqad617]

kira....how's the foot?

[gelda]

Kira I don't want to worry you but it could be a DVT, I've got one and had the same symptoms as you ,I went to the docs and he sent me up to the hospital for an ultrasound scan and they found a clot behind my knee, I'm not allowed to walk much or do anything strenuous in case the clot dislodges and gets into my lung, I have to inject myself in the tummy every day with warfarin. I really don't want to cause you any alarm but I never dreamed that it was a blood clot and I'm so glad I got it checked out. I'm not saying this is what you've got but better to be safe than sorry, just ring your gp especially if you're going on a plane soon. Good luck x

[gelda]

Let us know what the outcome is. x

[ummmm]

My foot became swollen about 2.5 years ago and has never gone down. Don't know what caused it. Maybe it was a long walk I had to take. It had a very mild ache in it that went after a few days but the swelling has never gone. My BF calls me club foot.

[kira000]

Mornin' All.

Pleased to report the swelling has gone down somewhat. I do now apppear to have something recognisable as an ankle again! Hurrah!
Cant take another antihistamine till i get back from work as they are drowsy ones, and i have to drive. But back on them tonight.

Thanks for all your advice, concern and ideas..

K