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

[Alan]

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]

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]

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.

[~Raven~]

I have swelling and restless legs but my BP and urine is fine

[Sophia73]

I had really bad restless legs during pregnancy - apparently quite common and not a sign of anything serious. It went away after the birth.

I also had "kankles" - funnily the welling in the ankles got worse for a few days after birth and then subsided really quickly. Again just normal pregnancy stuff.

[Pretty Butterfly]

I had massive swelling at the end of my last 2 pregnancies, and I expect it again soon...

Putting them up did help, but I was actually told a gentle stroll each night would help, as it helps move the fluid. And it did!! The swelling was non existant overnight, and definatly less through the day after a good night time walk...

Hope it settles hon....

[Shanti]

Thanks Jodie, I might try the gentle walking thing... I do need to walk more often after all bit slack lately.