Swollen (and a bit itchy) legs?!

MamaK · Feb 5th, 2009, 13:35 PM

Another day another symptom haha

I felt it last night but now really feel like my legs are swollen, I even have marks where my socks were.

Its in both legs so I dont think its a blood clot.

Also my ankles are a bit itchy.

Anyone else had this???

I Googled and see that it is pretty normal but can be a symptom of some nasty things too.

I am now in bed with my legs up trying to relieve the pressure but it still feels swollen

xxx

joeyjo · Feb 5th, 2009, 15:23 PM

Hi there,

Sounds uncomfy. My legs aren't swollen but they have been really itchy ovr my calves and ankles the last few days. I have recently started swimming though so I put it down to that.

Hope it settles soon.

PeanutButter · Feb 5th, 2009, 15:35 PM

No itchiness on my legs, but for some reason on my back and bum. My ankles and legs do seem a bit larger than normal though, especially in the last couple of days.

Plumfairy · Feb 5th, 2009, 15:39 PM

I had this a few weeks back so went to MW for a checkup where she took bloods etc. All turned out fine so its probably nothing to worry about. Its pretty common to get swollen ankles in pregnany, especially later on... If you're worried phone MW and ask her what she thinks... She may want to see you if she thinks theres something to worry about. Try not to google toooo much... It can sometimes scare you for no reason. x x x x x

Pux · Feb 5th, 2009, 18:49 PM

I had this 3 weeks ago and it progressed to HUGE pain in my ankle and shin. The doctors have mixed ideas (it's not a clot, I went for an ultrasound and bloods, they ruled this out)Thrombophlebitis or a musco-skeletal prob. The only thing I can do for it is take Tylenol and put heat on it for 15 mins at a time. Hope yours goes away!

Miss Lisa · Feb 5th, 2009, 20:43 PM

i was scratching my leg when i read this thread !

i have been havin the exact same problem, and i asked MW and she said it could well be water retention, and that the itching is probably skin streching
x x x

Ravelyn · Feb 5th, 2009, 23:07 PM

I have my prenatal on Thursday the 12th, so I'll be asking my doctor about these exact same symptoms.

I originally was wearing socks that went up my calf... and found that my calf swelled to twice its normal size. I switched to ankle socks, which helped for a while, but I noticed tonight that the swelling was back and my socks had also left an indent ring around my ankle. Ichy, oh yes. My entire body gets it bad. But ankles, heels of my feet and between my toes.

As someone else pointed out, water retention? Possibility. Guess I'll find out and will let you know.

dizzy duck · Feb 6th, 2009, 02:34 AM

Its normal to get swelling in your legs and ankles in pregnancy without it being serious, if you have no headaches then try not to worry, just rest as much as possible. If you are really worried then give your MW a call, she won't mind, I hope it settles down soon, take care

XX

MamaK · Feb 6th, 2009, 04:47 AM

Thanks alot everyone!!!!!

Really appreciate it

Today it is much better, however in bed they were still quite swollen.... lets se how they are after a day's work.

Big

xxx

Feb 5th, 2009, 13:35 PM	#1
MamaK Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Netherlands (Born and bred in Scotland) Posts: 1,675	Swollen (and a bit itchy) legs?! Another day another symptom haha I felt it last night but now really feel like my legs are swollen, I even have marks where my socks were. Its in both legs so I dont think its a blood clot. Also my ankles are a bit itchy. Anyone else had this??? I Googled and see that it is pretty normal but can be a symptom of some nasty things too. I am now in bed with my legs up trying to relieve the pressure but it still feels swollen xxx

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Feb 5th, 2009, 15:23 PM	#2
joeyjo Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Herts Posts: 4,461	Hi there, Sounds uncomfy. My legs aren't swollen but they have been really itchy ovr my calves and ankles the last few days. I have recently started swimming though so I put it down to that. Hope it settles soon.

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Feb 5th, 2009, 15:35 PM	#3
PeanutButter Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 95	No itchiness on my legs, but for some reason on my back and bum. My ankles and legs do seem a bit larger than normal though, especially in the last couple of days.

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Feb 5th, 2009, 15:39 PM	#4
Plumfairy Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wales Posts: 3,382	I had this a few weeks back so went to MW for a checkup where she took bloods etc. All turned out fine so its probably nothing to worry about. Its pretty common to get swollen ankles in pregnany, especially later on... If you're worried phone MW and ask her what she thinks... She may want to see you if she thinks theres something to worry about. Try not to google toooo much... It can sometimes scare you for no reason. x x x x x

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Feb 5th, 2009, 18:49 PM	#5
Pux Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 1,420	I had this 3 weeks ago and it progressed to HUGE pain in my ankle and shin. The doctors have mixed ideas (it's not a clot, I went for an ultrasound and bloods, they ruled this out)Thrombophlebitis or a musco-skeletal prob. The only thing I can do for it is take Tylenol and put heat on it for 15 mins at a time. Hope yours goes away!

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Feb 5th, 2009, 20:43 PM	#6
Miss Lisa Pregnant (Expecting) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ayr, Scotland Posts: 86	i was scratching my leg when i read this thread ! i have been havin the exact same problem, and i asked MW and she said it could well be water retention, and that the itching is probably skin streching x x x

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Feb 5th, 2009, 23:07 PM	#7
Ravelyn Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Canada Posts: 891	I have my prenatal on Thursday the 12th, so I'll be asking my doctor about these exact same symptoms. I originally was wearing socks that went up my calf... and found that my calf swelled to twice its normal size. I switched to ankle socks, which helped for a while, but I noticed tonight that the swelling was back and my socks had also left an indent ring around my ankle. Ichy, oh yes. My entire body gets it bad. But ankles, heels of my feet and between my toes. As someone else pointed out, water retention? Possibility. Guess I'll find out and will let you know.

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Feb 6th, 2009, 02:34 AM	#8
dizzy duck Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 5,199	Its normal to get swelling in your legs and ankles in pregnancy without it being serious, if you have no headaches then try not to worry, just rest as much as possible. If you are really worried then give your MW a call, she won't mind, I hope it settles down soon, take care XX

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Feb 6th, 2009, 04:47 AM	#9
MamaK Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Netherlands (Born and bred in Scotland) Posts: 1,675	Thanks alot everyone!!!!! Really appreciate it Today it is much better, however in bed they were still quite swollen.... lets se how they are after a day's work. Big xxx

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