Ankle swells after being on it majority of day

[allyeast]

If I haven't truly exercised (even walked around the neighborhood in walking shoes, but chase after my 3 yr old daughter and my right ankle swells a little whenever I am on my feet more than 10 minutes. What is this?  Granted, I could feel my heart skip a few beats tonight and it freaked me out (I supposedly grew up with tachycardia). So, I think my worries have the best of me. I am so tired most of the time (I am 32 yrs old being 5'3" and 115 lbs). I do drink a cup of coffee throughout the entire day (just keep reheating it, etc). I have been a little better lately on drinking some water (a few sips here and there). Blood not circulating properly?

[MandieNunez]

I am nursing my 11 day old baby boy, and it is killing my back. Can I use Tiger Balm while nursing?

[Cathleen Zoretic, RN]

Thanks for using the forum.

First off, you need to drink more water that a few sips here and there. Elevated heart rate can be a sign of dehydration.  I cannot say what is making your right ankle swell. It could be do to injury, poor circulation...I recommend that you get checked out if you are feeling your heart skip beats. It could be due to caffeine and dehydration, but you want to get it checked in case it is a signal of something more serious.

Cathy