TinkBellaMom Posted June 5, 2023 #1 Share Posted June 5, 2023 I’m wondering if others have a problem with swelling feet and legs while cruising? We are frequent cruisers and I don’t know what to do about this issue, it can be such misery sometimes. I take prescription diuretics, I am a modest drinker and I try to stay hydrated with water. I try to be careful with ordering food, no French Onion soup ☹️, etc. But, at the end of the day, my legs and ankles are so swollen. Is there a way to ask for lower sodium items? Please someone tell me this is problem for others? Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted June 5, 2023 #2 Share Posted June 5, 2023 (edited) Click on this for the existing thread. Edited June 5, 2023 by BND 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinkBellaMom Posted June 5, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Wow, thank you! I feel better just knowing others have the same issues. I have already tried many of the suggestions, but I see a few that I will try next cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shipshape sam Posted June 5, 2023 #4 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyancho Posted June 5, 2023 #5 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Compression socks. Put your feet up when you can. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBlackDress Posted June 5, 2023 #6 Share Posted June 5, 2023 (edited) I didn't read through the entire Cruise Ankle post... But I had an issue with flying and cruising and worse if I had to fly to get to the cruise. Flying, without cruising, my legs and ankles would swell to the point I felt I looked like Minnie Mouse! and looked like Porky Pig if I flew and cruised 🤣😂🤣 My doctor told me to walk up and down the aisle often when flying. If too difficult to walk, do steps in place (high knees) near the restrooms. When cruising as others said, drink plenty of water... But I only drink bottled water. I don't go out of my way to add ice, drinks I ask for little ice, and food dishes, I ask for sauce on the side... I haven't looked like Minnie or Porky since 😄 Edited June 5, 2023 by LilBlackDress 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ret MP Posted June 5, 2023 #7 Share Posted June 5, 2023 I have an issue with swollen a foot and ankle, too. However, mine isn't related to my eating habits. I've experimented and experimented and it always boils down to the type of chairs I sit in for much too long. The harder and straighter up the back of the chair, the more swollen my feet and ankles get. My recliner which is overstuffed, I've never had a problem with. If I sit at the kitchen table with the hard bottom seats and the backs almost vertical, I'm swollen in no time at all. But, I've never had, I'm lucky I guess, the swollen feet and ankles so bad that it caused any degree of pain or discomfort, it just looks bad and usually most obvious in my right leg and that's the leg I've had a total knee replacement, related or not, I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare moposh Posted June 5, 2023 #8 Share Posted June 5, 2023 16 hours ago, LilBlackDress said: My doctor told me to walk up and down the aisle often when flying Doctors say this, but it's really not realistic. If the seatbelt sign is on, you can't get up. Plus, other people might want to get up and if there is beverage service going on, it will be hard to walk. I think compression socks are the best answer. I don't have this problem when flying. I will see if I have this problem when cruising, because I think I detected a bit of it last time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted June 5, 2023 #9 Share Posted June 5, 2023 We always order "lower sodium" meals, even French Onion soup. It is usually arranged with the waiter the night before - they show us the menu and we order in advance for the following night.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SummerBeee Posted June 5, 2023 #10 Share Posted June 5, 2023 I’m currently seeing a vein doctor about this issue. Never had a problem till I delivered a child. Exited the hospital not able to get my feet in my shoes. Doc says this is more common in women than men. Heat makes it worse. More common in left leg than right. Had an ultrasound and I’ve got blood vessels that cross that shouldn’t (common) Next step is a cat scan. When I’m at home lounging in the recliner I have beautiful ankles. You can see the tendons even. Sitting, standing, walking they swell Tried all sorts of elimination diets. No effect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBlackDress Posted June 5, 2023 #11 Share Posted June 5, 2023 2 hours ago, moposh said: Doctors say this, but it's really not realistic. If the seatbelt sign is on, you can't get up. Plus, other people might want to get up and if there is beverage service going on, it will be hard to walk. I think compression socks are the best answer. I don't have this problem when flying. I will see if I have this problem when cruising, because I think I detected a bit of it last time. That is why I said if not possible, stand by the restrooms and do high steps in place... Obviously if the seatbelt sign is on, you have to wait. But it has helped me when just flying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter4me Posted June 13, 2023 #12 Share Posted June 13, 2023 On 6/4/2023 at 8:44 PM, TinkBellaMom said: I’m wondering if others have a problem with swelling feet and legs while cruising? We are frequent cruisers and I don’t know what to do about this issue, it can be such misery sometimes. I take prescription diuretics, I am a modest drinker and I try to stay hydrated with water. I try to be careful with ordering food, no French Onion soup ☹️, etc. But, at the end of the day, my legs and ankles are so swollen. Is there a way to ask for lower sodium items? Please someone tell me this is problem for others? Deb I had the same problem in Jan of this year on the Harmony. I drank bottled water, but did drink iced tea and lemonade made from the ship’s water. I was told the desalination process uses salt in the process. I asked my Dr about this and she confirmed that could very well be the reason why my ankles and feet blew up daily by around 5 pm. I’m not a large woman and don’t usually retain fluid like that. Hasn’t happens since we were off this ship. It will be interesting to see if it happens in Nov when we sail again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HappyTexan44 Posted June 14, 2023 #13 Share Posted June 14, 2023 14 hours ago, Painter4me said: I was told the desalination process uses salt in the process. Now this makes sense. If there is a bit of salt in the water, then people might drink more water than usual because of the sun/swimming/walking/heat. So maybe another help would be tell the dining you are on a low salt diet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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