Ankles Swelling ....

Has anyone had this problem. I am trying to get into my doctor's office today! I am hoping that this isnt preeclampsia...has anyone had this problem before?

How far along are you?

Swelling feet & ankles is really common in pregnancy, especially in the 3rd trimester. It may or may not be a sign of preeclampsia. You have to have more than just swelling for it to be preeclampsia, like you have to have high blood pressure & protein in your urine.

music4grace617 wrote: How far along are you?

Swelling feet & ankles is really common in pregnancy, especially in the 3rd trimester. It may or may not be a sign of preeclampsia. You have to have more than just swelling for it to be preeclampsia, like you have to have high blood pressure & protein in your urine.

I am about 14 weeks pregnant - this is my first time that I have been able to go this long - and I am carrying multiples. I have called my doctor and I have an appointment tomm at 9 AM - but looking at all the symptoms to preeclampsia - I seem to have alot of them. I am just hoping it is some weird side effect to all the medication I am on....

SouthernLady wrote: Has anyone had this problem. I am trying to get into my doctor's office today! I am hoping that this isnt preeclampsia...has anyone had this problem before?

Dont worry....my ankles and feet look HUGE, but I dont have preclampsia. My doc said its usually because I have too much salt in my diet and I'm retaining a lot of water. Try to elevate your feet as much as possible

angelamarie701 wrote:

SouthernLady wrote: Has anyone had this problem. I am trying to get into my doctor's office today! I am hoping that this isnt preeclampsia...has anyone had this problem before?

Dont worry....my ankles and feet look HUGE, but I dont have preclampsia. My doc said its usually because I have too much salt in my diet and I'm retaining a lot of water. Try to elevate your feet as much as possible

Okay well if this is indeed the problem then this just SUCKS!!! I am so damn uncomfortable -I cant even walk my dog at night. I swear if its not one thing then its another! I am trying to really enjoy my pregnancy - but damn, damn, damn, if you only knew half of the issues I was having you would turn and run from me. I hope my doctor can give me something to relieve this pressure because this is getting painful.

I have had some swelling, but I pretty much cut out salt from my diet and I lost 5 pounds in 2 days (from retaining so much water)! It honestly helps. Another thing that helps is not wearing flip flops or sandals. I know they're comfy, but my midwife said since they give you no support, they also cause swelling (it's true...when I sneak and wear them, I blow up like a balloon). My good 'ole Nike running shoes seem to keep swelling at bay. Plus, they're the most comfortable anyway. With it being hot weather now, swelling is worse than it would be in the winter. Drink tons of water! That seems to help my swelling, too.

purplecurls27 wrote: I have had some swelling, but I pretty much cut out salt from my diet and I lost 5 pounds in 2 days (from retaining so much water)! It honestly helps. Another thing that helps is not wearing flip flops or sandals. I know they're comfy, but my midwife said since they give you no support, they also cause swelling (it's true...when I sneak and wear them, I blow up like a balloon). My good 'ole Nike running shoes seem to keep swelling at bay. Plus, they're the most comfortable anyway. With it being hot weather now, swelling is worse than it would be in the winter. Drink tons of water! That seems to help my swelling, too.

Thank you for the advice - I am going to start trying all of this and see if it makes a difference.

The other ladies are right, at my 36 week appt the doc told me to cut out the salt, continuing drinking water and eat more leafy vegetables. He did not like my weight gain and swelling in my feet. I went back this week and after making those changes I lost 4 lbs. Mind you I didn't cut out the salt just cut back......its so yummy!  

Mrsp wrote: The other ladies are right, at my 36 week appt the doc told me to cut out the salt, continuing drinking water and eat more leafy vegetables. He did not like my weight gain and swelling in my feet. I went back this week and after making those changes I lost 4 lbs. Mind you I didn't cut out the salt just cut back......its so yummy!  

You know I think if I was further along I wouldnt be so worried about the swelling but I am only about 14 weeks - and I have had two previous m/c - so you know I am ultra paranoid!!! Not to mention that I am on blood thinning medication - and prescription prenatal pills - and I have to take a baby aspirin everyday - UGH - you dont know my frustrations...but I will cut back on the salt - drink more water (if that is even possible) - eat more fruits / veggie / healthy stuff - and wear tennis shoes instead of flip flops - and put my feet up more and see how that works out.

Thanks for the support!