Swelling

**june78** · October 9th, 2007, 04:15 PM

I have a quick question. I have been getting a bit of swelling of my ankles over the last few weeks. I have poor circulation normally which is probably what has been causing it. My blood pressure has been fine so its not been a concern. However in the last couple of days I have noticed that my right ankle and foot is much more swollen than my left. Should I be worried, or is this just another one of those quirky things in pregnancy?

**MummyNelly** · October 9th, 2007, 05:18 PM

U should probably get it checked out by ur ob or midwife just to be on the safe side...
Good luck!

SueB · October 10th, 2007, 06:59 AM

IGet it checked but it's probably just a qurkey pregnancy thing.

I also have swelling in my right foot and ankle only it gets quite large and it's also the only leg i get cramps in ... go figure.

I have a circulation issue along with low blood oresure (normally) but my DR is not overly concerned.

**Dragonbub** · October 10th, 2007, 06:49 PM

Hun - get it checked out. It could be nothing, or signs of early pre-eclampsia (as I am sure you already know). I have had SEVERE oedema for the last couple of weeks, I mean, even my knees and upper legs are swollen. Only have just now been diagnosed with mild pre-e as BP is up and showing some protein in wees.

Just keep your eye on it and note any sudden changes.

Good luck!

PS my right foot and ankle is about 20% more swollen than my left, I think this is fairly normal.

Amelia · October 10th, 2007, 07:16 PM

PS my right foot and ankle is about 20% more swollen than my left, I think this is fairly normal.

Ditto!!!

**hannahfroodoo** · October 10th, 2007, 08:05 PM

I also had a more swollen right foot than left foot in the last weeks. Bizarre. It sounds like it's pretty common! I asked the midwife and he just told me not to be concerned but to keep an eye on it.

**Alan** · October 10th, 2007, 09:44 PM

Hi girls
It is a pregnancy thing. Often caused by rosing your feet/legs or sitting at a slight angle and putting a little more weigh on one buttock/leg than the other. Sleeping on your side can also cause this. If you have no other symptoms then it is not a problem. To help to reduce the swelling try not to sit for too long without going for a short walk. If you do need to sit for long periods then doing some foot/leg exercises may help. Don not cut back on your fluid intake thinking this will help. It wont, but it will cause other problems.

SueB · October 10th, 2007, 09:50 PM

Alan are you saying our swelling more on the right side is normal ?

How odd is that

**june78** · October 10th, 2007, 09:58 PM

Thanks for all the responses. Its good to know I'm not alone. I have spoken to my Ob and he has told me not to worry. Everything seems to be fine and I am due to see him on Monday anyway. Still wierd that all the responses so far have said their right side is more swollen than the left. I wonder if we are all sleeping more on our right side or something?