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  1. #1
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    Nov 2009
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    Definately keep you legs elevated as much as possible. Usually, with fluid retention, part of the treatment is fluid restriction but certainly not applicable during pregnancy so I really don't know what to suggest. Are you going to get the TEDS?

    I all sounds very difficult at the moment for you DD Big BIG 's

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    Jul 2008
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    i know it's no consolation but i have no idea how you manage with your work - the timing of it & the physical side.

    please keep an eye on those headaches & swelling though hun - the combination of the two is definitely worth watching.

    can your DH help massage the swelling in your feet & legs upwards (does that make sense?)? you know - long strokes up your legs towards your heart. and keep them elevated when possible. and def the hospital physio with any luck. i found an osteo fantastic when i was PG last time - could you ask for vouchers as an early xmas present from anyone?

    hope the salt bath brings some temp relief tonight

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    I think my grandmother has brand new TEDS, and she hasn't used them yet cause they're too small for her, so I might see if they'll be the right size for me.
    It is very difficult for me, but atm I'm just getting through it. Thanks for the hugs though delphmoon

    lol Sarah, I have no idea how I do it either. I ended up giving away one of my shifts (last night) because I couldn't handle it (It would have been the 5th night in a row of work) and really wanna give tonight a miss with the hip pain, but we need the cash right now.
    My MIL said to me on FB today that if it comes to it, then they'll help us financially where possible if I do need to stop work now, which is wonderful, but I would feel bad.
    I was thinking bout asking my dad for money for christmas instead of a gift so I can go to a chiro or something

    She's been kinda quiet today too, not worrying too much bout that cause I have already had a day where she was like that, but gonna keep an eye out on that too
    Last edited by ElleJay; November 25th, 2011 at 02:50 PM.

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    DD, I have a pelvic support band that you can have if you'd like.

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    No ideas to help, but sending you a hug, Im only 22 weeks and can't believe how much worse I feel this pregnancy, than with DD, guess everything is stretched and loose, but am dreading end of pregnancy as some days my back feels like it is breaking