I noticed my mother has extremely swollen feet. My neighbor last year had the same swelling and was seeing a doctor for it. He died three months later. I have pleaded with my mom to get help for the swelling, but she insists it is nothing to be concerned about. I try to get her to elevate her feet, but she refuses. Does anyone have experience with this? And am I right to be concerned? I am currently trying to get POA, but in the meantime, any advice? Thank you for your help!
William
William
I will give it a try. I am hoping it helps her.
William
Best Wishes!
Since elevating her feet didn't work, try tucking them in a cool foot bath (add Epsom salts if you want). The cold water will reduce the swelling and ease the tension in the muscles and ligaments. Once the swelling has gone down (hopefully most of it), massage the feet with plenty of peppermint-scented foot lotion and make sure you really knead the muscles and tendons to get the tension out.
Elevating your feet to a 90-degree angle from your hips to decrease circulation and allow fluids to drain can feel "undignified." That's probably why she refuses to do it ... even if it's 45 degrees. It makes me feel weird, and I don't have any real foot problems unless I overdo it on a tennis court or squat over 250 lbs.. Come to think of it, your mom might weigh more than she should and her footwear might be too tight. Check up on this too.
Now a warning: she might grow to expect the cool foot baths and the massages, so get ready.
Wish you the best Will.
-- ED
Bless you.
William
William