>I'd be interested in the answer to that, too. I do a lot of sitting at
>the computer, too, and find that I have problems with swelling ankles
>and feet, which aggravates the peripheral neuropathy that I have in my
>ankles and feet. I am on Maxide for hypertension, which should pull some
>of the water out of my system, but I still have the swelling when I sit
>for long periods of time.
>
>My chiropracter told me a while back to get up about every 20 minutes
>and walk around to get the circulation going, but I must admit that I
>haven't been doing that. Maybe I need to put my kitchen timer in
>here...<gg>
>
I've heard that making sure one drinks plenty of water is one good way to
prevent water retention.>