Edema Problem In My Leg

I’ve been experiencing edema in my left leg. Right leg is normal. It’s not a seat height issue, it’s just from sitting so long. Any suggestions to help with this issue?

Walk more when parked??, tops of my feet would swell up some, when driving. Now they are fine since not driving anymore. I adjusted the seat every which way possible to no avail.

I had been having some pain in my right knee recently, I found moving my seat back helped.

Compression socks. I wore them for long 13 hour flights overseas to prevent Swelling and DVT.

I haven’t used them on a truck yet, but I intend to. I had some leg swelling during TNT training

Compression socks.

Try these. Also, try more walking any chance you can, cut down on sodium intake, and drink more coffee, tea, and water.

You might want to get it checked Deep vein thrombosis and truck drivers I went through this

Walking would be good but I’m on crutches now due to severe arthritis in my knees. I have an appointment June 2 with a pain management doctor to get injections in each knee. Not cortisone, something else to deaden the nerves in the knees. This is to buy me time to get a more permanent solution. I will get compression stockings asap as that suggestion is a good one. Thanks for all the advice.

Bruce, here's a recent post from you...

Yesterday I left Dodge City, KS and drove 620 miles into IL. Today I finished IL, IN, OH, PA and shut down in NY. 710 MILES, MY BEST EVER FOR A DAY.

At the end of both days I felt terrific. I know I can’t do that on a steady basis, but boy, was it fun for the first time.

I was inspired by Laura who is a 700 mile veteran.

We stress the importance of performance around here a lot. Part of our challenge is moderating ourselves so we are taking care of our loads and ourselves. We have to keep ourselves healthy enough to be top performers.

Take frequent breaks and walk. I realize you are having trouble walking, but you can't just let this continue. You've got to figure out a way to improve your circulation. Sitting constantly and turning big miles is not helping with this situation.

Bruce, here's a recent post from you...

Yesterday I left Dodge City, KS and drove 620 miles into IL. Today I finished IL, IN, OH, PA and shut down in NY. 710 MILES, MY BEST EVER FOR A DAY.

At the end of both days I felt terrific. I know I can’t do that on a steady basis, but boy, was it fun for the first time.

I was inspired by Laura who is a 700 mile veteran.

We stress the importance of performance around here a lot. Part of our challenge is moderating ourselves so we are taking care of our loads and ourselves. We have to keep ourselves healthy enough to be top performers.

Take frequent breaks and walk. I realize you are having trouble walking, but you can't just let this continue. You've got to figure out a way to improve your circulation. Sitting constantly and turning big miles is not helping with this situation.

Point taken, Old School. I’m going to ease up on the miles and hours so this problem doesn’t turn into an emergency. Thanks for the cautionary advice.

No offense Bruce but how is this not an “emergency” when you need crutches to walk. I think you’re kinda past the point of more frequent walks reversing anything. How are you able to do things like crank landing gear or check your fifth wheel connection on crutches would be my question.