Swelling in leg(s)??

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I work on my feet as a server. It was a slow day and for the most part, I just stood around all day (very little walking), from 11:00 am-10:00 pm with about an hour and a half break in there. Well tonight, as I was getting into bed, I realized my left leg is really swollen. I understand edema is common in pregnancy, but my right leg looks normal. If I press down in the shin area, it stays indented for 15 or more seconds. I've had my feet elevated for about 45 minutes with no change.

I'm very hydrated and haven't had very much sodium today. I'm starting to panic a bit. Has this happened to anybody? What did you doctor say? I'm more concerned because it's one leg, not both. I'm also 29 weeks pregnant.

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Do you have a clotting issue? That doesn't sound normal. You should call your dr now

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Do you also have a headache? Does your swollen leg hurt or is it hot to the touch and tender? If yes to any of this I would call your doctor now and see what they suggest you do. If no to both questions then I would see how it looks in the morning.

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I'm on my feet all day at my job too, I got a doctors note so they let me take short sit down breaks when we're slow but most days that doesn't really happen. My legs and especially my ankles are always swollen when I get off work. By the time I wake up the next morning the swelling usually goes back down. I have it in both legs but If you're worried about the one leg just give your doctor a call or bring it up at the next appt. I'm sure it's prob not a big deal, it might just be the way you stand on that leg or something but it doesn't hurt to ask, right?

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Agree. Sleep on it. If you don't have any other symptoms, like backache, cramps, headache, etc, and the swelling goes down overnight, it's probably fine to just bring it up next time you see your OB.

I also took baths to help the swelling recede. The big point is that if it goes down, you're likely fine. But at your next appointment, they'll double check to make sure there's no protein in your urine to rule out preeclampsia.

Swelling in leg(s)??

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