swollen

so im standing in my kitchen and my mom tells me that im swolen. i look down and my thighs and legs dont even look like mine! theyr hudge! she told me to prop my legs up and im sitting here with them up but my legs are restless. they always are. ive always had a problem  with putting me lets up. i feel like pins are in them. they are soo uncomfortable. what else can i do?

[Van73]

Drink lots and lots of water, lie down,keep your feet elevated and cut out the salt.  Sorry!!!  I know all that water will make you pee a lot but that's the only way to help get rid of the fluids!!!

[Kim1989]

lol ive had i dont know how many things of water ive had today n thats the sad part.  ive had like 4 bottles of water in the past 3 hours and i would think that helps. but it hasnt so far.

[Van73]

awwww...yeah I know its uncomfortable. I was terribly swollen with DD#1.  All you can really do at this point is put your feet up and try to relax. Definitely watch your salt intake. Even things like sodas, etc have a lot of sodium in them.

[Kim1989]

yeah i guess im stuck swollen for awhile. ive been relaxing all day too. ill try and limit my salt, even tho i dont use a lot of salt i think. but ill be more aware. thanks!

[kammyb]

It looks like from your picture that you are pregnate, is your blood presure normally high?

[WhatYouMakeMe]

the water is a good idea, just becareful.   you said you had like 4 bottles of water in a few hours...if you drink to much at one time (like over a gallon) it can actually have adverse reactions and actually be toxic... drink it just pace yourself and keep it steady, not large spirts.  hope you feel better soon.

[Van73]

Hope you are feelin better today.  If the swelling has not gone down or keeps getting worse,  please call your dr because that is a sign of pre-eclampsia.  I dont want to worry you but at the same time I want you to be safe!