Talk to your doctor about compression socks.

I probably have more questions than answers for you but you didn't mention whether your feet and ankle are swollen all the time or just at particular times of the day such as morning or evening. Have you tried anything that made the swelling better or worse? Do you have pain with your swelling? If you press your finger into the swollen skin for 5 seconds does the dent you created stay for awhile after you remove your finger or does it fill right back up? Does your community desalinate your drinking water? Do you have a new primary care physician in Florida yet who is overseeing your diabetes treatment and have you actually been examined by him/her yet? How old are you? Did you fly from Virginia to Florida? Are other areas of your body such as hands and face swollen also? Any shortness of breath?

With all of those questions, please keep in mind the following: if you are drinking desalinated water or using it for cooking or ice cubes you will be consuming more salt than you likely were in Virginia and increased salt intake can cause fluid retention. It is likely

that you are now living where the temperature and humidity are higher which can lead to swelling. You may be eating differently in your new home than you were before. I think your first step is to see your new medical professionals in your new area for a baseline evaluation and follow their recommendations. Changes in types or dosages of medications are not uncommon when you change locales.

I agree that you need to see your primary physician/endocrinologist. Although this is likely due to the heat there are too many medical reasons for your swelling that need to be considered. You would be doing yourself a favor to get to the reason and how to best manage this seemingly new complaint. Make an appointment sooner than later, in the mean time elevate your legs as often as possible to reduce the swelling, sitting with your knees bent will only make it worse. Walking may help as well until you see your doctor.

Please go to your primary care provider or a podiatrist for evaluation

Blood pressure medications or incompetent veins in your legs my be causing the swelling. Try elevating your legs when sitting or in bed. If swelling continues a vascular consult my be needed? Any varicose veins on your legs?

Edema is a very nebulous symptom. Take the advice of Nurse Practitioner Medina-Kreppein.

Hello

This issue could be due to any number of conditions such as weather, activity level ( were you seated on an airplane for many hours?), diet changes, current diabetes "health," any other medical conditions such as but not limited to heart, lung, liver, kidney, thyroid issues, etc. The best advice would be to have this checked out by your local podiatrist, primary care physician ( who could then in turn if need be refer you to a specialist) and endocrinologist.

Thank you

There could be a lot of reasons, but it's not because opt the move. Are you on heart meds? How are your kidneys? Are you on your feet more now?

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