swollen ankles

hello everyone i am 38wks pregnant and noticed for the last like month my right ankle gets really really swollen. Now i kind of thought it would be caused from being on my feet walking around or what not. Well during the day i am not really on my feet. Now i have talked to my doctor about it and they all say its normal and OK which i know is normal.. i guess my question is, how do you get the swelling down? i have elevated my feet for hrs and hrs and it doesn't seem to work. And its gotten so bad i can't wear socks or shoes... and then sometimes i notice that when i walk my feet are tingley like my feet are starting to fall asleep. I know thats not good... is there any advice you can give me? i would really appreciate it. And i know i only have like 2wks left but anything would help!

Thank you and good luck to all of you TTC!

[cutiemama]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but not only will you have the swollen ankles until you have your baby, but often the swelling get worse after you deliver for a week or two post partum. Don't worry though as it's nothing at all to be concerned about- it's just not the most attractive sight in the world. My swelling was absolutely horrendous but it goes away.

[amy524]

I feel your pain!  I am also 38 weeks and have the same problem!  I have noticed that my feet swell more after I've eaten meals high in salt.  It doesn't stop me...but I have noticed a correlation with that.  :)  

My doctor also said that it's normal.  He said as long as your blood pressure is normal, it's just something that you'll have to deal with.  Good luck in your last few weeks!  I'm sure you're just as anxious as I am.  

Amy

[ni-ki]

Thank you all for your input and advice i appreciate it =)