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Talk about coincidences lol.  We just had a thread about feet swelling and stiffness while on a plane.  I got my e-newsletter from the Arthritis Foundation late last night and there is an article about what you can do to help prevent swelling and stiffness while flying!!

http://www.arthritis.org/arthritistoday/fitness/articles/200 5_archives/just-plane-stiff.asp?CampaignId=E07E1XMYZZ0210319 82

hI , with this prednisone, that makes you retain water,  I've been taking a diuretic (20 lasix), maybe that would help swelling in ankles and feet? lv sarah

It might and it might not.  I am on a diuretic for my high blood pressure (ummm chlorthalidone) and I still swell and retain water from the pred.  Probably isn't as bad tho. 

Some people might not be able to take a diuretic when traveling because of other meds and health concerns tho.  So, hopefully some of these easy and simple exercises will help them. 


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