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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Fort Worth TX
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Ah... cankles. The bane of my existence. I get these even when I'm not flying sometimes (usually after a lot of walking on hard pavement, on really hot or humid days, and sometimes after flying). I always have to watch to make sure I'm not retaining fluid so I eat less salt, push the hydrating fluids (lots and lots of water), and sometimes will take a diuretic to help when needed.
Dr. Oz suggests rubbing Preparation H (or another anti-hemorrhoid cream) into them to help reduce the swelling somewhat and I've found this to be helpful when I have obvious swelling and need to do something quickly!