ANY ADVICE ?? FTM

[JanelleApril10]

Lately I been feeling down... Idk what to do ... My feets started getting swollen maybe seens I was 30 weeks but it was nothing that concerned me seens mostly everybody said that was normal and seens im a Ftm .. But as the weeks pass by it has gotten worse and ALOT WORSE .. to the point where my doc told me to stay away completely from salt and drink ALOT OF WATER ...I been trying to do what she said but ... Im 35 weeks now and now my legs are swollen as well is no longer just my feets and ankles but my whole leg both of them and it hurts my skin is really tight and it also burns because of how streched out my skin is ... It just makes me want to cry everytime I look at my self and I know this cant be normal ... Also my hands get swollen and it had gotten worse as well they go numb.. The fall asleep all the time to the point that wakes me up at night and nobody seems to understand what im going trough ... I have a doctors app. On thursday .. But I want some opinios what can I do whats causing this ???!! :'(

[ddarrah]

Has your doctor mentioned your blood pressure? Those symptoms could be preeclampsia, a very dangerous condition. It is toxic to you and the baby. I suggest not waiting for your appointment and calling your doctor right away to let them know how severe the swelling is. They will most likely have you come in right away or go to the ER.

[tyimia]

I would try soaking in a hot bath and elevate your feet above your heart try to stay off your feet it should help a lil.

[bkiddo35]

A month to go then...  talk to ur doc, I am sure there must be a better way to make u more comfortable...

[JanelleApril10]

Im due April 10th... I guess thats all I can do drink alot of water :-\

[bkiddo35]

You. are certainly retaining a lot of liquid...  unfortunately, drinking loads of water is the only healthy solution I can give u,  since no medication I know is allowed.  Mint tea is also really good... hope u get better! when r u due?

[katiij81]

My girlfriend had really swollen feet/ankels towards the end. We called them 'Fswankle' Fat Swollen Ankels. I think it's quite common so don't panic. My girlfriend used to soak her feet in really icy cold water & it helped but I think you need to see the doc asap if you are that uncomfortable.