Swollen ankles/feet

[jewmeg1]

My feet and ankles swell up real bad every now and then. Is there something specific that causes it? Or anything I can do to help? I'm almost 29 weeks...

[journeesmom]

Please make sure it is not a blood pressure problem. I am 33 wks and on bed rest due to blood pressure. My feet were swollen a wk ago but i ignored it. My pressure has been all over the map but i didnt know until i was in the hospital.

[LindseyLeigh]

I am 36w5d and all of a sudden these past couple days my ankles and feer are huge. I think as pregnancy comes to an end, this happens. I can barely bend my toes bc they are swollen and my ankle bones are gone. It looks like I broke both ankles.....grrrrrrr. Its frustrating but Im almost done and cant wait.

[marajean21]

Yeah, usually from laying on them, even if I just have a hand under my head. Blood just doesn't flow like it used to lol but it's normal and as long as it goes away then there's no need for concern

[jewmeg1]

Thanks guys, one more question- have you ver woken up from sleeping and your hand(s) are numb?

[marajean21]

Mine have been crazy these past days. It helps me to soak them in cool water but I didn't wanna sit there staring at a wall so I have em propped up with ice packs as I type:)

[lpewitt44]

It just happens...its only a problem when acconpanied by high blood pressure....try elevating your legs for a while and ive heard cranberry juice helps