Since you are having both kidney pain and swollen ankles, it is VERY important that you restrict (or reduce) your salt intake - and that you drink at least 6-8 8oz. glasses of water!!
When you sit or lay down, elevating your legs can be helpful too.
At Wed, 5 Sep 2001, Kelly Murray wrote:
Jo, How do you relax the muscles? I am interested in trying this. I have been doing the Kegals forever. Maybe I am doing the wrong ones. The last urine test I had showed no infection but I had a lot of "floaties." So, I will try and find out how to do the relaxation and try this. I do have kidney pain occasionally and my ankles swell alot. Thanks, Kel