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[|Human|] my ankles are swollen and get worse as I work or set. And they are very painful and electricity comes from the ankle and really hurts if one foot touches the other one. I have what is called Colophony Allergy and it is very serious. My legs are finally healing from that. Also I just got my veins lasered both legs. I also have neuropathy in feet;; What can I do to heal my body. I am 76 years old been ill for 30 years with no able to help to tell what was wrong with my body until 5 months ago. I am doing the best I can with not much help from dr.s. They do not know what to do hear in this area. thanks
[|AI|]  Hi, Your problems in the ankle and feet are due to affection of the nerves of the feet and poor blood flow from the varicose veins and possibly from arteriosclerosis (hardening of the blood vessels). If you have diabetes then this situation explains itself. Firstly avoid swelling by using elastic socks, elevation of the legs while sleeping and sitting down. If diabetic then this should be well controlled. Medications like Neurontin, a course of B1B6 B12 vitamin injections, and medication to improve blood flow in the feet can be used.