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

[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.

[mumrach]

HI Ren,
Glad to see you are travelling along nicely. As for the swollen ankles and stuff, the heat and humidity up there would be playing a part in that I would say. From memory you live in my old neck of the woods and I can remember being hot and puffy with my second pg. Another lady mentioned lack of magnesium, and to combat this you could take a supplement called CALMAX (calcium and magnesium) I found it really good for blood pressure, swollen bits etc. I took it with my last pg and had no bp or anything. Mind you I haven't taken a thing with this pg and I am fine, so maybe it was just co-incidence Anyway, just wanted to pop in and say hi.

[Shanti]

Thanks Mumrach!! not long til you pop!! Glad to see you're doing well also!

I'll ask GP about magnesium when I see her next week. Until then I'll just put my feet up when possible. It has been very hot here lately....

[Shanti]

i just looked at my feet and my feet are so swollen!!!!

Should I ring hossy and ask midwives can i come in tomorrow to get BP checked?? Or am i being silly??

[Arimeh]

If you are concerned Ren just go to your hospital where you are booked in and get them to check it for you. Better than stressing about it

I got them all the time with DS but it didn't mean anything for me.

[Skyeblue]

Ive just been doing some reserch on this. Are you swollen anywhere else, like your hands or face? If not, it is probably normal.

But, if you are worried, you could get your bp checked for some reassurance.