What are some tips,
Is anyone here that can help me understand why and what I should do about my feet/ankles swelling up
Has anyone had lung transplant that can help me go through mine more info4med
we have a few great articles on lung transplants here: https://copd.net/living/lung-transplant-considerations and https://copd.net/living/lung-transplant. If you'd like you can also start a forum on this topic specifically here: COPD.net/forums where more members can see and respond if they have a share experience! All the best, Sam S. (COPD.net, team member). 
Hi again, CM4df991, thanks for your post about lung transplantation. I see my good colleague, , has already responded and shared the links to several pertinent articles on this very topic.
Are you being considered for lung transplantation? Please know you are always welcome to access our community as often and, for as long as you like. We will be more than happy to converse with you about your expressed concerns.
Wishing you well,
Leon (site moderator COPD.net)
Swelling in the feet and ankles is nothing to mess with. I am not a doctor or such, this is just my personal experience chatting and what I have been advised to do.
get those feet raised, preferred above your heart. Recliner is nice if you have one, but if you do not here is a couple ideas. Lay on sofa, slight pillow under head for comfort. Then stack pillows / folded blankets etc... near the end of the couch so you can comfortably lay your legs up on to the arm of the sofa. If you wish to be in bed, well pretty much the same, build up the "foot end" of the bed to get those feet up in the air.
Is any part of your feet or legs feeling feverish or ice cold achy? Is any then turning blue, toes, ankle, knees? Your cough is worse, having chess tightness or pain, if any of this is happening, go to the Emergency Room.
Lastly there is so many reason this could be happening that you truly should call your doctor ASAP let them know what is happening and get in to see them. This way you will be treating the problem properly.
Wish you much luck, hope you are able to get this settled quickly. Let us know!Hi CM4df991, and thanks for your post. I see our fellow community member , has already responded and I agree with her suggestions and comments. Most importantly, the swelling of one's lower extremities can be caused by any number of medical conditions. If this is something you have been experiencing on a regular basis, you will probably want to reach out to your physician. The physician will be able to provide you with an assessment and guide you accordingly.
What do you think?
Leon (site moderator COPD.net)see a cardiologist asap. circulation and water retention could be a cause
