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Offline Jacqui Harvey

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Swollen feet/ankles after the flight
« Reply #20 on: May 02, 2010, 22:41:46 PM »
Drink lots of water, and when you are in bed put a pillow under your legs to raise them a little.



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« Reply #21 on: May 02, 2010, 23:35:59 PM »
Feet up on the wall with pillows or blankets underneath so you are not uncomfortable.  Fluid drains down and your body gets rid of it!!
don't for get the tonic water!!

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« Reply #22 on: May 03, 2010, 00:33:17 AM »
Why the tonic water ?.is it because of the quinine ? and if so why not just get quinine tablets,
I have done the feet up the wall bit, but they swell up again after being up for a while, there must be a remedy out there somewhere,:P

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« Reply #23 on: June 27, 2012, 06:37:33 AM »
Just bringing this up again as I still suffer with swollen feet etc throughout the hol.  Has anyone found any other remedies ?  Wondering if I need to see the pharmacist - maybe try water tablets?  Can't help thinking its the heat rather than the flight as we've been here ten days and no change.  I know they won't go down until we return to uk and it takes a day or so to get back to normal.

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Re: Swollen feet/ankles after the flight
« Reply #24 on: June 27, 2012, 14:10:06 PM »
Hiya, Why don't you go and talk to the Chemist in Fethiye, the one opposite Migros.  Apparently he trained as a Doctor.  He speaks good English and really help me with an ear problem I had.
Try to drink a lot of water every day.  I always order a botte with every meal when we eat out.  Also why not go and have a spa treat, get a foot and leg massage. 

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« Reply #25 on: June 27, 2012, 18:30:41 PM »
That chemist is just the best "Eroglu" I think it is called, all the staff in there are so helpful   :)

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Re: Swollen feet/ankles after the flight
« Reply #26 on: June 27, 2012, 18:52:52 PM »
Does sound like it might be the heat rather than just the flight.  I can also recommend the chemist in Fethiye, had to use them this year in May.  Very helpful and all spoke good English.
Otherwise may be worth a visit to your doctor when you get home.

Hope you manage to get it sorted, it's not a nice thing to have to put up with all your holiday.

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Re: Swollen feet/ankles after the flight
« Reply #27 on: June 27, 2012, 22:31:24 PM »
Thanks for the suggestion.  I followed up and have some water tablets to take which hopefully will mean I can wear something other than flip flops soon! 
Cost the huge sum of 1.75tl.......amazing!
Thanks again - have my fingers crossed as can't cross my legs....is bad for circulation! ;D

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Re: Swollen feet/ankles after the flight
« Reply #28 on: June 27, 2012, 23:32:37 PM »
frusamide tablets from the chemist. my friend swears by them.

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Re: Swollen feet/ankles after the flight
« Reply #29 on: June 28, 2012, 08:12:19 AM »
Somebody suggested foot massage but please don't do that.
According to my husband (who's a doctor) that is the worst you can do and it might actually involve risks.
Lots of rest and keep your legs up.




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