*Odema* in ankles....restless legs... signs of pre eclampsia?

**Shanti** · October 29th, 2008, 06:47 PM

Hi,

I'm 27 weeks pregnant and since Sunday have had swelling in my ankles. It goes down a little when i rest and elevate my feet up however the swelling has still been there since Sunday. So that's 4 days now. It's uncomfortable and my legs also feel 'restless' probably because of the swelling. I'm trying to drink more water to help get rid of the fluid retention. Perhaps I'm not drinking enough?

Should I make a trip to the GP this week to get my blood pressure checked? Or should I wait til my appointment with GP next Tuesday that's already booked (for GD test results).

Is this just a normal pregnancy symptom for the third trimester or could it possibly be a sign of pre eclampsia?

**Arimeh** · October 29th, 2008, 07:40 PM

Hey Ren

One of the signs for PE is swollen parts - but I was swollen with DS - and not DD - and I didn't have PE.

I also had restless legs, but its more a deficiency of magnesium that makes them go like that - not PE.

They'll check your BP at your next appointment anyway, but if you are concerned (or get other symptoms of PE) go to your GP to get checked out.

**Alan** · October 29th, 2008, 08:48 PM

Hi Renstar
Sounds like normal pregnancy symptoms to me. Swelling of the ankles is very common. It would be more of a concern if your face was swollen as well. I dint think that you need to make a special trip to your GP you will be OK to wait until Tuesday

**Junglemum** · October 29th, 2008, 08:55 PM

If you were concerned you can alwasy pop into a pharmacy and ask them to take your BP, then if it was elevated you go to Dr. Alot of pharmacies offer this service.

**Shanti** · October 30th, 2008, 07:13 AM

Thanks Alan & everyone. I don't have swelling of the face (phew!).... might wait til Tues appointment then.

Legs feel good this morning and my ankles have gone down a bit more as they were elevated last night. Seems to help.... i'll just keep putting a pillow under my feet every night aswell as under my belly lol

Was a bit worried as I've had some nausea (mild) and read that could be a sign of pre eclampsia along with swelling.