swelling ☹ anyone else?

Question

I'm on day 2 of swelling on my ankles. 
I'm 35w4d. 
I had to leave work early because it hurts to walk on my feet. (sitting isnt an option.) 
my salt intake is very very low. and I have had preeclampsia in my last pregnancy, but my blood pressure has been fine. 
I am trying to work until I go into labor. I really want and need all the time off with the baby I can get. 
i did try sitting as much as I could today. and I have significantly upped my water intake. so I dont know what else I can do. 
😟 I have to wait until Wednesday to see what the dr says. unless I call tomorrow? but then I miss out on a day of work if they want me to come in. ☹☹

Answer

I’ve had a lot of swelling lately too. I feel like the more water I drink the worse the swelling is. I sit down all day at work (desk job) and I keep my feet elevated and that doesn’t even help. 
I get relief at night when I elevate them higher than where my heart is positioned. But trust me it sucks. My dr told me swelling at the end is normal as long as the blood pressure isn’t high too.

Answer

Can you try to sleep with your feet up?  I have had swelling of my feet and ankles throughout my entire pregnancy and sitting seems to make it worse.  The thing that helps the most is creating a pillow hill for my feet at night.  I usually wake up with some resemblance of ankles again before they turn into cankles again at work.  It gives me a little relief.

Answer

I have it slightly in my ankles for the last couple weeks. I’m currently wearing compression socks. My dr basically said, it’s normal, put your feet up when you can.

Answer

I never got the swellings until now..I got  GD and my numbers been high past few days and I noticed my ankles legs and hands are swollen.. I didnt noticed my face until this evening after shower I could tell my face is swollen too and I asked hubby and he said he noticed my face past 2 days but didn't mention... I am peeing alot less then before with some light headaches... I guess it's time to talk to my doctor about it 🙄

Answer

Have it checked out. I went to L&D because I was leaking fluids. I also was swollen and come to find out my water had broke and I had preeclampsia

Answer

I’ve had minimal swelling in my legs and feet, but the nerve pain in my feet has been unbearable! I went to an orthopedic because my OB said that while I do have some swelling, she was surprised I was in so much pain. Burning, tingling, sharp pains and numbness. The orthopedic recommended compression stockings, and sleeping with my feet elevated. I’m at 36.5 weeks now, hoping this goes away once baby boy is born! Good luck! 😊

Answer

I would have it checked. Just to be sure. I know you'll miss a day, but your life is literally more important than that! Be safe, not sorry 🙏

Answer

I have had it a bit in my legs, feet and hands, but nothing too crazy.  Here's a comparison I took last night. I have gestational hypertension, but more than likely had pre-eclampsia with my first (old doctor said GH, new doctor says it was almost definitely pre-eclampsia). Even if your blood pressure has been fine, I'd bring it up with your doctor just in case, since you have a history of pre-eclampsia.

swelling ☹ anyone else?

Let’s Glow

Glow is here for you on your path to pregnancy

25+ million

4.8 stars

20+

Getting Pregnant

Pregnancy

1st Year (Baby & You)

Baby Products