any ideas

[clare bear]

yesterday i came up in a rash on my legs. its really ore and looks really nasty.i went to see the gp tonight he said its broken blood vessels,and should clear up but it will always happen. hes told me my blood vessels must be weak. hes told me to keep my feet up to reduce the swelling. any ideas wot else i can do to help it.

[chantellesmummy]

u could also take ibuprofen for the swellen u can get them in 2 strenghts 200mg or 400mg and yes u can buy them over the counter, u can also take paracetomal as well so u can take 2 ibuprofen and 2 paracetomal and u will be alright.

[clare bear]

the doc has given me ibuprofen 400s for the swelling. i cant take paracetmol as ive a liver prob.im gonna stay off my feet as much as i can for a few days see how it goes.

[chantellesmummy]

well u if u can take other pain killers u could prob take them at the same time as well but just cheack with ur phamicy first

[mamabear]

Have you tried using something like deep heat rub or spray on the area. I usually find it helps take away the pain of sore muscles. I have also heard that you should reduce your salt intake as this can cause also swollen ankles. Also soak your feet in warm water with some Epson salts in the water.

[clare bear]

cheers hun ill give it a go. anything to help.

[mamabear]

Well good luck anyway and keep us posted on how you are doing. @emlo@

[koala]

are they spider veins or varicose veins?

koala

[clare bear]

aint got a clue hun the doc just said ive weak blood vessels

[koala]

Then i can only imagine that its the same kinda thing as them so i'd suggest sitting with your feet slightly higher than your waist, dont cross your legs and dont stand or sit in one place for too long (well cant hurt anyway and its always a good excuse for sticking your feet up anyway! lol

koala