I've had recurring foot problems for nearly two years. I recently had a gastroc recession (google it) done by my podiatrist, and a few weeks after I got out of my walking cast I noticed dramatic swelling in my ankle that caused decreased mobility and pain. I was told to get back in the boot for two weeks because my calf muscles weren't strong enough, but the swelling puzzled my doctor. I've had persistent minor swelling in my lower calves for a long time (at least a year), but this was swelling in the joint and around the heel, and occurred in both feet (not just the injured one).

I've had experience with acupuncture, but it didn't work very well. Icing didn't work at all. Elevating the foot works pretty well but I can't do that for eight hours at work. It also seems like the lower humidity on the other side of the mountains helps decrease swelling. Should I try something with my diet? Any other suggestions?