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That sounds really frustrating, especially when you're already dealing with worrying symptoms and can't get seen straight away. Hang in there — calling back tomorrow is absolutely the right move.

Sock marks on your ankles can indeed be a sign of fluid retention (edema). This happens when excess fluid builds up in the Show Full Answer

That sounds really frustrating, especially when you're already dealing with worrying symptoms and can't get seen straight away. Hang in there — calling back tomorrow is absolutely the right move.

Sock marks on your ankles can indeed be a sign of fluid retention (edema). This happens when excess fluid builds up in the tissues, causing puffiness and that tell-tale indentation from even loose clothing.

Swelling like this can be associated with lupus, so it's definitely worth mentioning to your GP tomorrow. When you call, try to describe:

- How long the swelling has been happening
- Whether it's worse at certain times of day
- Any other symptoms you've been noticing
- Whether the swelling is in both ankles or just one In the meantime, there are a few gentle things that may help with the swelling:

- Elevate your feet above heart level for 20–30 minutes at a time
- Reduce salty foods where possible
- Stay hydrated and keep moving if you're able to

One MyLupusTeam member shared that propping legs up higher than the chest and placing cold, wet towels over the feet helped them find some relief.

These are just temporary measures — getting to the root cause with your doctor is the most important step. 💛

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