Ankle edema/pitting how cardiac history. Some tingling oder toes at bedtime no pain. MD suggested elastic stockings

Thanks. I think the stocking may help. Need to watch my salt intake..ugh
At 75, retired RN..I do a lot of self dx..
He includes melanoma...Lymphadectomy 2010..no follow up needed..yippee
But always worry my lymph system is compromised even though I know with pitting edema it has nothing to do with this issue
Apprecrate your response. No cardiac hx..on Prevastatin..keeping my LDL normal

I am a retired RN..very active and work part time. I am aware to assess my cardiac status with my primary MD. I think the stocking will help and I will keep evaluating their effectiveness. Important to eliminate salt..ugh
Thank you for help. I just included b12 in my routine to prevent neuropathy excacerbation..I am 75 and other than my melanoma dx in 2010..had successful
Lymphadectomy..no follow up..treated at Dana Faber

Hello Anon

Thank you.

I can't tell if you have a cardiac history or not, based on your post.

Swelling in this area can occur to to heart or kidney ill-health or other reasons including inactivity, being older or being over-weight. Compression socks improve blood circulation and can decrease swelling.
Best,
Susan