Swollen Hands

Hi All,
I have a new two lead pacer (3 weeks) treating a complete bundle branch block.
Long story short, I have a otherwise healthy heart and am in great shape.
Here is my question.
After a long, 3-5 miles, fast pace walk my hands become
swollen. Within 30min after stopping they return to normal.
Any Ideas?
Cheers,
Ed

8 Comments

Mine do that even without a PM

by NiceNiecey - 2014-04-22 06:04:03

Especially in hotter weather (I live in a colder climate), my hands swell anytime my arms are swinging back and forth for any length of time. This has happened to me for years and long before I got a PM. Since I've only had the PM for 4 months, only time will tell if anything will be different when I walk this summer in hot weather. I definitely don't think it's anything to worry about.

Good luck on your journey in life!
Niecey

It's ok

by Bostonstrong - 2014-04-22 09:04:39

You can raise your hands above your head if it bothers you, this lets the blood drain and reduces swelling.

ROBO Pop caught me

by Troutfoot - 2014-04-23 01:04:15

ROBO Pop,
I know after my pacer my world turned upside down but...

From Livestrong.com

by gleesue - 2014-04-23 10:04:17

When performing an exercise such as walking or running, you may sometimes notice that your fingers and hands become swollen. Although this fluid retention may be bothersome and uncomfortable, under almost all circumstances it is a normal physiological response to exertion and is not cause for alarm. Some individuals are more susceptible than others to exercise-induced swelling of the hands.

Although there is no way to prevent edema from forming in your hands upon exertion, you can avoid discomfort by removing rings, watches or shirts with tight cuffs before exercising. Once you stop exercising, your circulation and the volume of fluid in your hands should soon return to normal.

Jerry

swelling

by Tracey_E - 2014-04-23 11:04:05

I get that, too, it's worse with hiking than running. Holding my arms over my head and wiggling my fingers helps, I shake them out to the side also. I prefer to hike with a stick so it keeps my hands higher.

Have You Ever...

by donr - 2014-04-23 12:04:01

.....looked at your feet after walking a long distance?

The feet, when you walk, are a natural PUMP. They force blood & fluid OUT of the feet & it goes UP the body,

Tends to flow to a low point, like Bossy says - your hands.

Any hikers will tell you that swollen hands result from a concentrated hiking or walking - especially if you do it at a fast rate.

Donr

Swollen hands

by Enrique - 2014-04-24 06:04:15

I can get poor circulation in the arms when hiking. It's worse if I am carrying a backpack with straps over the shoulders. Using hiking poles helps a lot as I have to move the arms.

I get it too

by Porkypig - 2014-04-26 07:04:25

I get this to in hands and feet but worse when I wake up in the mornings, it's driving me mad now.

You know you're wired when...

You have rhythm.

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