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Following extensive back surgery 7 months ago, i woke up with bilateral swelling in the medial part of my instep and ankles (like wearing too tight half gaiters). it has worsened with compression stockings, and aquasizing and is now difficult to walk. th
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Call doctor ASAP: With back surgery, you would likely be more sedentary post-op. I am concerned that you may have develop a blood clot in your legs and you need to call your doctor ASAP since this may be a life-threatening issue. There may be other reasons for your problem, but this is likely the most urgent problem to be ruled out.
Answered 12/10/2015
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