proactive tiptoe time

@sallypup (61136)
Centralia, Washington
November 22, 2024 5:02pm CST
Yesterday after I came home from my Ortho Doc, I called the medic guys that I am starting to get to know. They set up an appointment to see them today at 11:30. Hubby was shocked at how very quick they are at answering me. This morning I went to the pool and moved my buns for 30 minutes then I went to the bank and the downtown medic guys. They listen! They are thorough. They said I have "venous insufficiency." That just means that your leg is swollen and the blood is not pumping well to the heart. They said they would set me up with an appointment for a vascular Doctor. They also said they'd get an EKG referral going- a rule out test for my heart. My blood pressure continues to be great. 116 over 60 something. Basically I bet I am headed toward wearing compression stockings. The wind is gusting sometimes almost 20 miles an hour today. I didn't sleep well again. Tomorrow I plan to walk the pups not today. At least I moved my buns in the pool!
7 people like this
6 responses
Amber
@AmbiePam (92786)
• United States
11h
My dad wears compression socks. When I asked him what he wanted for Christmas, he said he wanted nothing, but when pressed, he asked for more compression socks.
3 people like this
Amber
@AmbiePam (92786)
• United States
11h
@sallypup I didn’t realize that. I had the chance to get him a free pair several months ago, and because they were free I didn’t know they were expensive.
2 people like this
Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (61136)
• Centralia, Washington
11h
@AmbiePam Compression socks cost more than a few pennies. It would be a nice gift.
3 people like this
snowy
@snowy22315 (180778)
• United States
12h
Sounds like you are making some progress there. That is good to hear...that is excellent blood pressure. I bet you don't have any heart issues. I didn't know they had vascular doctors. I thought there were only cardiologists that they would be vascular experts. Guess you learn something new everyday!
2 people like this
Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (61136)
• Centralia, Washington
11h
@snowy22315 I looked it up. Cardiologists take care of vascular issues.
2 people like this
Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (106323)
• Marion, Ohio
11h
Glad they are ordering the tests to get some answers
1 person likes this
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340118)
• Rockingham, Australia
4h
It's good something is being done about your condition. There could be worse things than having to wear compression socks.
PsalmOneCares
@everwonderwhy (7357)
•
12h
I hope you feel 100% better and up to your happy feet again.
2 people like this
Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (61136)
• Centralia, Washington
11h
2 people like this
LindaOH
@LindaOHio (178765)
• United States
52m
Compression socks may well be the solution. I hope you get an answer. Have a good weekend.