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Hi,
I've been having some problem with swollen feet (well, the swelling goes up to my knees now). Today I officially couldn't put on any of my shoes except slipper types - wearing crocs now. The swelling doesn't go down significantly even over night. (Oh, my Ob apparently not too concerned but I just have to do regular urinalysis and monitor BP, except with the rapid weight gain - 10 lbs per month for the past 2 months....).
I tried to wear my sports shoes today, but my feet started cramping so bad I had to take them off. And they burn. guess it's the stretching of things from the swelling. This ain't good. I used to have shapely ankles and calves and now there's no definition, only pudge!
I've found compression stocking which help temporarily but end up with huge lumps anywhere the compression is not even - like the top of my feet, and it's so hot and gets smelly.... (I live in the tropics)..... plus got to wash them every day...
I know we can't use diuretics, but any advice on how I could try to deflate my feet and legs. Definitely a water retention problem. I'm drinking heaps to try to flush it and as a result end up about 3-5 lbs heavier at night than in the morning.... seems it's all going in and not significantly coming out. Any teas that may help and are safe.... trying to put them up as much as possible, and keep exercising....
I've been having some problem with swollen feet (well, the swelling goes up to my knees now). Today I officially couldn't put on any of my shoes except slipper types - wearing crocs now. The swelling doesn't go down significantly even over night. (Oh, my Ob apparently not too concerned but I just have to do regular urinalysis and monitor BP, except with the rapid weight gain - 10 lbs per month for the past 2 months....).
I tried to wear my sports shoes today, but my feet started cramping so bad I had to take them off. And they burn. guess it's the stretching of things from the swelling. This ain't good. I used to have shapely ankles and calves and now there's no definition, only pudge!
I've found compression stocking which help temporarily but end up with huge lumps anywhere the compression is not even - like the top of my feet, and it's so hot and gets smelly.... (I live in the tropics)..... plus got to wash them every day...
I know we can't use diuretics, but any advice on how I could try to deflate my feet and legs. Definitely a water retention problem. I'm drinking heaps to try to flush it and as a result end up about 3-5 lbs heavier at night than in the morning.... seems it's all going in and not significantly coming out. Any teas that may help and are safe.... trying to put them up as much as possible, and keep exercising....
From what I can tell (from talking to other mums), some pregnant women just swell up. Hate to be the bearer of bad news (and desperately hoping that someone corrects me) but if the things that you are doing aren't helping, then it might just stck around until you have had the baby... Which is why the doctor is not concerned and will just continue to check your urine and BP and brush of any concerns you might have.
If by any chance you come up with any answers, please make sure you share them with me! I also have a large amount of swelling and would like to deflate any part of my body that I can. (I feel a bit like a water balloon at the moment!)
Good luck!
If by any chance you come up with any answers, please make sure you share them with me! I also have a large amount of swelling and would like to deflate any part of my body that I can. (I feel a bit like a water balloon at the moment!)
Good luck!
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