I am 85, and have edema in both ankles and my doctor recommends pressure sleeves instead of stockings(too hard to get on w/severe arthritis in hands) and I have an irregular heart beat from a recent EKG. Do I wear the pressure things on legs for the rest of my life?
Dear patient what is the reason for ankle edema? If exact cause is known then treatment can be given accordingly. If ankle edema is due to varicose veins then lower limb stocking will help. If ankle edema is due to hypertension proper control of blood pressure will reduce edema. So you need not wear pressure sleeves all the time, but your physician can help in diagnosis of cause and hence treatment.