Righ Ankle & Foot Swells Up When Sitting

[Wrong Turn]

As some are aware I am a chronic gout sufferer, and I've taken some steps to reduce and minimize my gout.

Now, a different problem is confronting me. I've never experienced it until about 2-3 weeks ago, but it's very constant.

If I sit in a chair for about 1 to 1.5 hours, my right ankle swells up. The rest of my right foot swells up, but to a lesser degree. The portion of my foot (I believe it's a tendon, but not sure) on the inside of my foot, just beneath the ankle gets very painful. The pain stays with me for a few hours, or more. Sometimes, days.

My left foot remains normal.

I am worried about this. I try elevating my right leg, but this is affecting my walk, and it's very painful.

Any ideas as to what this could be?

If I go to a doctor, will she/he say it's "soft tissue," and only be able to guess?

Thanks in advance, and if you want more info, please ask. --WT.

Edited May 18, 2009 by Wrong Turn

[Sheryl]

Do I understand correctly that there is no pain or swelling when standing or walking?

Did you sustain any type of injury to the foot before all this started?

Is it really only the foot that is swollen or is there swelling on the leg too?

And do you tend to cross your legs when sitting?

[Wrong Turn]

Thanks for the response, Sheryl. Much appreciated.

Do I understand correctly that there is no pain or swelling when standing or walking?

Now, it is when I walk or stand, but it didn't start this way. It started only when sitting. But now....ouch.

Yes, in the last few days there has been pain. I think it is "ligament" or "tendon" pain. The pain is so bad I cannot sleep, well. Walking is very painful.

Did you sustain any type of injury to the foot before all this started?

No. Not at all. Nothing.

Is it really only the foot that is swollen or is there swelling on the leg too?

Only the foot and ankle, the ankle being worse. No leg swelling at all.

And do you tend to cross your legs when sitting?

Never.

Only until this pain, and now I lift my leg up to at least get it off of the ground.

Thanks for the questions, Sheryl. This is a bad situation.

Edited May 19, 2009 by Wrong Turn