Hi all - I know that swelling of the hands, feet and legs is very common but the last few days, my swelling hasn't been going away! I wake up in the morning with hot swollen, tingly hands and my feet don't feel like my own when I walk (hobble) on them. Basically none of my shoes fit either.......... Is this normal and should I be getting used to this for the next 9 (potentially 11!!!) weeks?
It could just be absolutely normal, but swelling can also be a sign of pre-eclampsia - in which case it is usually accompanied by raised bp and protein in the urine. I had borderline p/e while I was pg and it was the swelling that wasn't going down overnight which made me get it checked out. I'd had low bp all along but then it suddenly shot up between appointments. A friend of mine had lots of swelling but was fine otherwise though.
I'd get it checked out if I were you, just to be sure.
I used accupunture and massage (feet 3 times a day by the end!) to relieve it.
ETA: sorry, I was distracted by small whinging child! I means to say good luck too
If it's changed, if it's a lot more than what is usual for you, then it can't hurt to get it checked.
It's probably normal swelling but better to be safe, you know?
Thanks Balmaingal - I have an Ob appt next Friday so I will try and hold out until then being with the long weekend and all. I am just hoping that the cooler weather today will help me out.
aww hun, the Drs & midwives would always rather you come in if in doubt
If you get a headache, blurry vision, pain in your upper abdomen, go in to hospital.
Oh & in the meantime - put your feet up & rest! Get your DH to wait on you hehe
It's great to see you in the 3rd tri! I too have had lots of swelling this pregnancy, i have had it checked out a few times but it seems everything is ok, i just swell.
If you have any acute swelling, or it changes dramatically get it checked out asap.
I have only one pair of shoes that fit, and bought another pair that are 4 sizes bigger than my usual size! i sure hope they go back to normal later.
If you are having pain, a physio can help. My hands get really sore, because the nerves going through the wrist are being compressed by the swelling. The physio showed me, and my partner, how to gently massage the fluid away from the hands. Also wearing tubigrip on your hands and forearms can help, as well as keeping your arms high when you can- rest them on your belly or a pillow over night.
When the shops open back up tomorrow just pop into a Chemist and get your BP tested hunny, just be on the safe side, it's free and there are no Dr's to worry about. Always good to be safe sweets although I'm sure things are just fine. I know I like to be reassured!
Take care hun and do your best to keep your feet up over the long weekend.
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