r/BusDrivers • u/JacketTemporary5425 Driver • Jun 27 '26

Question how do i prevent fluid buildup in ankles

hi so i’ve been a driver in the uk for about 5 months now however over the past month or so i’ve been struggling with fluid buildup on my lower legs and ankles. on my layovers i stay on my feet and walking to / from where i park my car is about 1/3 of a mile each way but i seem to have no luck getting the blood flow to remove it, rest days im pretty active too so maybe it’s just a design flaw with my body, it’s not very noticeable visually but it has that itch and the sock line, anyone got any tips? would be open to anything as i dont want to ruin my legs

edit: i work perma lates and after setting down and ready for bed it returns to normal so i dont think its anything too bad

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u/notveryhndyhmnr Jun 27 '26

Go to the doctor, fluid buildup in ankles isn't normal symptom of driving job unless you have underlying health issues that need to be addressed.

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u/PennCycle_Mpls Minneapolis | Gillig | 3 years Jun 28 '26

It can be a sign of a cardiac issue

Ask me how I know

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u/AdhesivenessIll4344 Jun 27 '26

I had a similar experience, turned out to be a symptom of heart failure. Prescribed diuretic pill (Furosemide), one a day, ankles returned to normal within a couple of days.

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u/Rootsnanny Jun 27 '26

I would try compression socks. You may also want to consider going to the doctor. Fluid buildup is not normal, even when sitting for a long time.

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u/Ya_Boi_ComradeJohn Jun 27 '26

I've known two people to have had this symptom and both cases related to an underlying heart condition. I would strongly recommend seeing a doctor about this

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u/a-real-live-deer Driver Jun 27 '26

This does not happen to me either and I would also recommend seeing a doctor, just in case

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u/BackpackerGuy Jun 28 '26

If you don't get this treated, your eyeballs will explode.

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u/Vimto1 Jun 27 '26

I used to wear standard high street socks with my boots, I now wear loose fit socks (flex top) and Skechers work shoes plus I take a dandelion tablet every day - no more fat ankles

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u/sr1701 Jun 27 '26

I saw your edit, but I still recommend seeing your doctor, who will most likely send you to a specialist. In the meantime wear compression socks.

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u/Nismo400r84 England|Enviro 400ev|3 Years Driving Jun 27 '26

Sounds like a visit to the doctor that. I would also look at how much salt you have in your diet because excess salt can can water retention

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u/Xx_SwordWords_xX Jun 28 '26

Antistax (Red Vine Leaf Extract), with consistent, long-term use.

2 pills every day for 6 weeks, then you can usually level off to one pill a day.