Compression Socks for Swollen Ankles/Feet?

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I'm 28+3 right now, and my body decided to welcome me to 3rd trimester with some very swollen feet and ankles... currently I'm at my wits end trying to get the swelling to a level that I can wear even my loosest fitting work shoes. Has anyone tried compression socks to reduce swelling?  Any other tips to help with swelling? I elevate every night, and have been drinking about an extra liter of water per day per my OB's recommendation. Trying to walk more too.

...and before anyone suggests "admit defeat and go buy bigger shoes", I will say that isn't an option for me since I'm already a women's size 13! 😖

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Someone I know of wears compression sucks and she said they do wonders! I notice I'm also 28 weeks 3 days! When is your due date?

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I'm wearing my sons soccer socks. They do the same thing as compression socks. I wear them all the time because I work at a school and ALWAYS on my feet. My ankles are a little swollen but my nurse can't tell. She thinks they look great.

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I wore them while flying and could tell them really helped. My fingers turned to sausages but toes were fine. Found a 2 pack at Walmart

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I wear compression hose every day to work! I swear by them! Also helps with muscle fatigue!

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I wore them when I worked and they definitely helped me!! And wore them anytime I was gonna be on my feet very long!! Some womens ones seemed tight on my calves though (I'm a size 9, and about 12 jeans) so I'd suggest even looking at men's if you're my size or larger! I'd get indents from the sock pattern LOL but I still wore them regardless cause it was better than nothing!

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I only have an issue with one leg, but the compression sleeve I've been wearing really works wonders!

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Soaking ur feet in epsom salt. That helped me a lot. Try it out.

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I right there with you. My feet don't even look like my feet anymore. My Cavs are 3x the size of my normal ones.  I'm 37weeks 1day and it's just getting worse. Unfortunately those compression socks do  absolutely nothing for me. I sleep with my legs and feet up on pillows I wake up and.I see no change I drink a lot of water daily. But I do work on my feet. But even the days I don't work I'm still as big as ever.

Compression Socks for Swollen Ankles/Feet?

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