# What, for you, were the most unexpected things about aging? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [October 10, 2020, 8:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-for-you-were-the-most-unexpected-things-about-aging/922620 "2020-10-10T08:12:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 246
**Author:** ![Die\_Capacitrix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/die_capacitrix/32/9_2.png) [@Die\_Capacitrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Die_Capacitrix)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2020, 6:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-for-you-were-the-most-unexpected-things-about-aging/922620/246 "2020-11-30T06:35:28Z")
Found it! > [@Tell me about compression socks for edema](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-compression-socks-for-edema/833332/26): > > I’ve never used them but have seen many people who have. My ramblings: Some people say they are helpful. It would be reasonable to try the thiazide and wear a slightly small, long pair of cheap socks and see if they help. If not, designated over the counters. If not, prescription. Elevating the legs at night time or when possible may be helpful. Walking more may be helpful as the calves help squeeze fluid from the lower leg. Anti-inflammatories for pain may be indicated. It shou… --- _[View the full topic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-for-you-were-the-most-unexpected-things-about-aging/922620)._