Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Video: Swollen Legs and Feet

Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Video: Swollen Legs and Feet. If you're impacted by MS and suffer from swollen feet, then start watching this video NOW! Please The Boster Center for Multiple Sclerosis accepts all major insurance carriers and accepts consults from around the globe, both in office and via telemedicine. www.BosterMS.com or call 614-304-3444 to schedule!
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COMMENT with your thoughts and questions about MS and swollen legs and feet below! I look forward to reading and responding!

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[AaronBosterMD]

QOTD: Do you have swollen feet and legs? If so what tips and tricks do you find help keep the swelling down? Please share with us!

[ragub]

Thanks Dr. For me, Gabapentin was the culprit, within a week after I started taking Gabapentin (10 yrs back), feet swelled, Neuro stopped Gabapentin & referred to a Lymphologist, who taught simple massages & extra pillows under feet, within a couple of weeks, feet as good as new - Every symptom/side effect is a mini-struggle Dr :-((

[giftboutiq]

OMG...I never knew this! I’ve been checked for all the major issues you mentioned and they found nothing. MS is mainly on my left side and from behind my knee down to my foot gets swollen. Light bulb moment! I also notice it swells more if I wear a wedge shoe...causing my calve muscle to constantly contract. Thank you!

[pattirandall]

I gave you a big thumbs up when I walked by you yesterday when I was in the clinic. You and your team are great doctors! ❤

[nicedc]

I have MS have swollen foot on my weak leg. Was in ER today to check for blood clot. Am grateful to DR Boster for the information he presents.

[paulahall]

Thank you so very much . I was barefoot today and noticed how much my feet look not red, mild swelling in foot and ankle. Thank you for this video. I

[donnamoore]

Very good information, I have had this for quite some time. My wheelchair is one that lays me back as you say. It works when I do it.

[sravanichandana]

Very useful tips doc, I always keep pillow under my feet whenever I feel pain on legs and it helps to relax👍🏼. Thanks once again doctor B.

[Mkaismile]

I have seen questions regarding swollen legs and feet from MSers, but never made the connection...
Now I can share this video with them. Thank you!

[cherylvl]

I often have this. Especially if I’m standing still very long...like washing dishes. I hadn’t heard of any other MS’rs struggle with it so it was nice to see this video show up in my inbox! When this happens I lay on my back with my feet on my couch and my legs at a 90° angle to the couch. I also do my stretches like this because I have little use of my legs and this position helps me stretch easier. Thanks for the video Dr. Boster!

[l.a.w.]

When I was in grad school, my feet would swell for no reason at all. Now I have the typical tingling and burning and was just diagnosed this year with MS. I made the mistake of getting deep tissue reflexology this week and man oh man that was torture. My feet are on fire and that was three days ago🥴 now I know that type of massage is contraindicated for MS. I’m sticking with my massage therapist who is a certified nurse and says pain in massage is NOT the goal. I am also going to prop my feet up. Good advice

[martinm]

Wow, I did not suspect any connection there between a swollen ankle and MS. My left ankle tends to swell since 4 years already - it is my "good" leg (had a rather massive break of right ankle when I was 17, plus my spine is now partially obstructing communication between my brain and the right thigh). Back then, when I first noticed the swelling, elevation helped - but it does not last for very long, got an X-ray and ultrasound, doctors had no explanation. Coincidentally another patient recommended Wobenzym to help 'surviving MS' in general - the swelling disappeared; after I finished the pills the swelling reported back. I still did not connect those incidents, but got another can of Wobenzym a few moths later and once the swelling dissipated - it finally clicked in my shrinking brain :-)

[Michelle-isLoved]

Thank you for the reach out. This explains alot..

[DamianRobin]

Never thought about it but you are completely right I'll think thru out the day what can I do to get this done I have a lot of pillows in my living room from the couches so maybe that for now while I look and buy some in a store to do this, is not that huge of a issue but often almost daily yeah by the end of the day my feets are tired and exhausted of shoes and is not like I put my shoes super tight at all just normal shoe laces.... thanks

[baronghede]

Turmeric is great for multiple sclerosis, Blessed Be.

[WORRO]

Good morning Doc. Awesome info Thank you~~John

[susanfabian]

I find that the weather contributes to how my body feels. In the summer, with increased humidity my foot will swell.
I massage the foot and calf by using a massage gun. Sometimes, applying cold helps. Elevating the foot for about an hour
helps during the day. At night, I use a thick pillow, under the foot.

[renz-onde-rock]

Hi Dr.Boster..Thank you for this video.. I had no idea that swollen legs/feet could be related to MS.. at the moment I have not been diagnose with this but doctors have told me I have lymphedema in my left bad leg for over 10 yrs.. i have been hospitalized several times for cellulitis in my bad leg and now i suffer from severe migraines, fatigue and numbness in my fingers and legs.. i also get spasticity in my legs when i try to walk even short distances my legs muscles tighten so much that many times i have to stop and take a break or stop walking all together.. i get what i believe is lhermitte's sign which is the shock of pain that shoots down your neck when you flex it at a certain angle and radiates down to my limbs.. i will finally be getting a brain and spinal MRI with contrast next week as my migraines and pain in my body are causing me to take time off from work n i dont feel well enough to even work most days.. i get over heated, my eye lids twitch and have a strange out of body experience as a onset symptom before my migraine starts.. im also having bladder issues causing me to have mild leakage yet my bladder n kidneys were normal when seen on a ultrasound.. im hoping doctors can figure out what is causing my migraines and the pain throughout my body so I can get the treatment i need.. also wondering if anyone on here has experienced these symptoms but has not yet been properly diagnosed?

[samkitty]

When I get up in the morning all my limbs look normal. My legs hurt though. It's hard to get going.
Then as the day progresses my feet, my knees and my lower legs start to swell, but the pain subsides. In the evening I lay flat in front of TV for couple of hours. All the swelling goes down to normal. When I try to walk, pain and discomfort in my legs returns. Day after day...
Being active and on one's feet definitely helps blood circulation. But it also hurts to move...
Catch 22... And I don't want any pain meds. I need to be aware of my limits.

[nicholasconti]

I'm guessing COLD feet/legs could be a related problem, right? Lack of circulation?

Anyone else have this? Cold to the touch and always feeling cold on the inside. Foot warmers have helped a bit.