Are your feet swollen in the morning?

Angie

Mine are ever so slightly. My shoes feel snugger in the morning. But all feels normal after an hour or so of shoe wearing.

13 years ago

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HeleenH

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No, my feet are swollen in the afternoon and evening.

13 years ago

Debbie

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My feet swell in the evenings depending on how long I'm on them.

13 years ago

Kari

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Good morning, Angie!

I'm not sure, actually. I don't wear house slippers and typically don't put on my shoes until an hour and a half after I wake. My feet are more swollen in the evening if I've been standing and walking a lot. They get extremely puffy after air travel - I've learned the hard way that I need to bring a roomy pair of shoes that is practically a size up if I have a long flight.

13 years ago

Angie

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Thanks, ladies. And good morning, Kari!

My feet are swollen after long flights too, but don't swell up in the afternoon. Hmmmm. I have interesting feet.

13 years ago

rute

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mine are never swollen.. well only when I was pregnant!

13 years ago

Lisa

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My feet get puffier as the day progresses, I never purchase shoes in the morning hours for just this reason.

13 years ago

RoseandJoan

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Nope, do you wear socks to bed Angie?

13 years ago

Angie

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Sometimes, Julie. Is that why do you think?

13 years ago

Elly

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Angie, I'm with you. I sometimes have swollen feet in the morning. My ballerina style crocs I wear as shower shoes (I am very weird and use shower shoes in my own shower) are usually tight, but if I have an off day where I don't shower until later the shoes are actually quite loose. My feet also swell if I have abused them with tons of walking or uncomfy shoes. Usually in the evening my feet aren't swollen, they have just spread because the tendons and ligaments have warmed up.

13 years ago

Laura

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I don't notice this with my feet, but I do with my fingers. If my rings are snug first thing in the morning, I know I am probably dehydrated and retaining water. So, I drink several mugs of warm water. Tea would also do the trick

13 years ago

Steph

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No, I think my feet are always smallest in the morning (and I sleep with socks). They don't typically swell, but sometimes do get puffy after I have had a very long day of walking. Like Lisa, I always try to try on shoes later in the day, after I have been on my feet.

13 years ago

Louise

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I've never suffered with swollen feet. Though I guess I'm destined to, my Nan has terrible swollen legs, ankles and feet and Mum is starting to suffer with swollen ankles. Although I do get my pear shaped build from the females of my Dad's side of the family who don't suffer with swollen legs so fingers crossed I shall follow them x

13 years ago

rae

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I have narrow feet, so I never notice swelling unless I've been walking for many, many hours -- like when we go on vacation and sight-see all day.

13 years ago

MNsara

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I can have swollen fingers in the morning, but don't think my feet are (another sock wearer on cold nights).
I haven't seen a pattern with my feet, so when I'm shoe shopping I must take shoes home and try them on many times over many days to see if they really fit.

13 years ago

Michelle

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Swelling is a problem for me, but morning is easily my best time. The swelling usually doesn't kick in until late afternoon or evening.

13 years ago

Kate

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Mine swell more later in the day, or when it's really hot outside (and I'm outside).

13 years ago

taylor

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My feet are very swollen in the morning. By evening I can literally walk out of some of my shoes! I wonder why that is...The rest of me doesn't swell or bloat! Hmmm:)

13 years ago

Scarlet

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Huh, interesting that responses are so different. I only have this problem on flights.

13 years ago

RoseandJoan

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Yes Angie, my feet always swell when I wear socks regardless of the time of day.

13 years ago

CocoLion

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I have ever so slight swelling in the a.m. of both my hands and feet. It doesn't bother me because I have changed from tight shoes to loose ones over the years, and my feet have spread a lot! I used to wear a 5.5, now I wear a 6.5-7!

My face can also be a little puffy in the a.m. -- does being in a little altitude have anything to do with this? (3000 ft)

13 years ago

DanaLynn

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You might check with your doctor and see if half an aspirin before bed would help. I have to take aspirin before flights and do ankle and foot exercises to prevent swelling. It generally is troublesome on international flights, 10 hours or more. Flying from Arizona to Michigan doesn't usually bother me.

I also find that my hands are larger- I don't know if swollen is appropriate- when it is warmer. I just have more blood getting to them. So after I get out of a cozy bed my wedding ring is normally tight. After I shower and my hands are back to a normal temp they get a little smaller. When my hands are cold my rings practically slip off.

13 years ago

medusa

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I notice swelling in the evening and after long flights. Sometimes it can be pretty noticeable - often there's enough fluid that the tops of my socks will cause a noticeable narrowing of the sides of my legs - there's pressure there, and so the fluid can't build up, so I get a little divot. It looks super weird and generally makes me feel like a freak.

Thanks for listening to my strange problem.

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