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

[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.

[thepixie]

Ren I had this too when I was pregnant, and although they were REALLY swollen, BP and protein in urine remained fine throughout. (although initially I did worry about PE like you) One thing I found that really helped was reflexology massage. MMMMMMMMMMMM SOOOOO GOOD! Felt great at the time, and if done properly reduced the swelling for a day or so. Just wish I discovered it earlier in the pregnancy.

[visitor1]

I had it very bad with Chelsea....but my urine was fine..BP wasnt though...so my hospital kept a close eye on me. The swelling actually got alot worse after she was born (like where i thought my feet were going to explode and i couldnt touch them as they hurt so much!)

Cool foot baths help a bit too

Ive noticed my feet are beginning to get a little large now, but im putting it down to the weather temp along with normal pregnancy issues!

[mumrach]

Ren,
If you are concerned hun, ring the hossy. Just ask the midwives their opinion, it might put your mind at ease..