natural remedy for swollen feet and ankles

<sub>Hello this is my first post on here and I hope others can help. I have UC (Ulcerative Colitis) now for about 7 months and am receiving natural treatment for it at a clinic. I have had good results on it and have one symptom that is the most annoying and causing pain on a daily basis. That is feet and ankle swelling to the point that it very painful to walk and the swelling gets worse the longer I do not elevate my legs to let them reduce the swelling.

My Dr. treating my UC (with ozone therapy and supplements) told me my liver does not produce enough serum albumin so this is why my feet get swollen. He has me taking milk thistle for the symptom for about 3 weeks now and I have not noticed any change in the swelling or relief. I was using medical support stockings for about 2 months prior to the ozone therapy so some of the swelling was kept in check for that time but now the feet hurt wearing any kind of support hose also. So the symptoms do not seem to be resolving as far as I can see.

I have read on here that some people raised their protein levels to reverse the symptoms.

Has anyone on here had similar symptoms or so other solution to relieving the swelling and pain?

Thanks and hope I can help others on here too.
Bobby</sub>

Thanks for your suggestion. The swollen feet are a side effect of the UC not the treatment for it. I had extensive blood tests done and it was determined my liver is low in producing serum albumin, which causes the body to collect water in the lower extremities when not addressed.

I also have deep chills for quite a while, which started back in Dec last year. Even during summer weather, I get chills in my legs and chest indoors. I have to wear extra clothing at home to compensate for the chills. I have read online that a lot of UC sufferers have these chills too.

Does anyone have any suggestions on getting rid of the chills, or at least reducing them?

These could be symptoms of heart failure. Hopefully not, but you need to see a medical doctor to rule this out. Kidney problems can also cause this swelling. Blood pressure medications will do this too in some people.

I've never heard of this as being part of UC or Crohn's list of symptoms except when there is something else such as drug side effects or organ problems. It's something that needs to be addressed by your medical doctor. -Joy