So sick of swelling

KelseyRose05 · Apr 5th, 2012, 04:08 AM

I swear to god my feet look like sasquachs. (spelling? lol). I usually have really big arches in my feet, but they're so swollen I'm flat footed. It hurts to walk. Hell it hurts just to stand up. My toes look like damn sausages.

Any of you girls know any ways to help reduce swelling?

stacy1991 · Apr 5th, 2012, 06:44 AM

Hi there,

A bit of swelling is common in pregnancy but if it excessive swelling you may want to talk to your midwife about it, it may be a condtition called Pre-eclampsia. As for any advice i dont really have any didnt want to read and run.

amygwen · Apr 5th, 2012, 07:45 AM

I had a lot of swelling, just keep your feet elevated as much as you can.

But as the PP said, swelling can be caused by a condition called pre-eclampsia. I would explain your concern about your swelling the next time you visit your doc.

blamesydney · Apr 5th, 2012, 08:11 AM

I've got HORRENDOUS swelling, it's so bad it's gotten to the "pitting edema" point, which means that if you push down on it with your thumb for a second, it leaves an indention.

As the others have said, it is common with preeclampsia. In fact, my doctor thinks I might have it as well.

x__amour · Apr 6th, 2012, 22:01 PM

Drink loads of water and watch your sodium intake, this is crucial. As someone who suffered from preeclampsia, you should speak to your doctor about your swelling. Preeclampsia can be life threatening so always good to monitor it.

eager.4.U · Apr 6th, 2012, 22:39 PM

I've heard foods like Pineapple, Blueberries, Brocoli and Sweet Potatoes have anti-inflammatories in them... Pineapple being a good source!

Also, Omega-3 supplements help alot too! They are fish oils, which really help swelling!

^^ water is really important too, keeps your body hydrated and gets rid of toxins... try to do little exercises, it might hurt at first, but itll get your blood circulating!

Mummy1995 · Apr 7th, 2012, 21:34 PM

I've do what the other girls have said, keep hydrated, and get checked out for pre-eclampsia just in case, as it can be life threatening to you and LO if not picked up/it gets into the later stages. Hope it's nothing though! Let us know!

xx

Apr 5th, 2012, 04:08 AM	#1
KelseyRose05 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 441	So sick of swelling I swear to god my feet look like sasquachs. (spelling? lol). I usually have really big arches in my feet, but they're so swollen I'm flat footed. It hurts to walk. Hell it hurts just to stand up. My toes look like damn sausages. Any of you girls know any ways to help reduce swelling?

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Apr 5th, 2012, 06:44 AM	#2
stacy1991 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 267	Hi there, A bit of swelling is common in pregnancy but if it excessive swelling you may want to talk to your midwife about it, it may be a condtition called Pre-eclampsia. As for any advice i dont really have any didnt want to read and run.

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Apr 5th, 2012, 07:45 AM	#3
amygwen Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 9,583	I had a lot of swelling, just keep your feet elevated as much as you can. But as the PP said, swelling can be caused by a condition called pre-eclampsia. I would explain your concern about your swelling the next time you visit your doc.

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Apr 5th, 2012, 08:11 AM	#4
blamesydney Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 950	I've got HORRENDOUS swelling, it's so bad it's gotten to the "pitting edema" point, which means that if you push down on it with your thumb for a second, it leaves an indention. As the others have said, it is common with preeclampsia. In fact, my doctor thinks I might have it as well.

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Apr 6th, 2012, 22:01 PM	#5
x__amour Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 16,653	Drink loads of water and watch your sodium intake, this is crucial. As someone who suffered from preeclampsia, you should speak to your doctor about your swelling. Preeclampsia can be life threatening so always good to monitor it.

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Apr 6th, 2012, 22:39 PM	#6
eager.4.U Waiting To Try (WTT) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 678	I've heard foods like Pineapple, Blueberries, Brocoli and Sweet Potatoes have anti-inflammatories in them... Pineapple being a good source! Also, Omega-3 supplements help alot too! They are fish oils, which really help swelling! ^^ water is really important too, keeps your body hydrated and gets rid of toxins... try to do little exercises, it might hurt at first, but itll get your blood circulating!

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Apr 7th, 2012, 21:34 PM	#7
Mummy1995 Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Kent, England Posts: 2,198	I've do what the other girls have said, keep hydrated, and get checked out for pre-eclampsia just in case, as it can be life threatening to you and LO if not picked up/it gets into the later stages. Hope it's nothing though! Let us know! xx

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