So close to due date and resting up big time. Feet elevated, doing all the right things. No relief!! Go to bed swollen ankles, fingers, and wake up just the same.
2007-01-02 00:07:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Poor you! I hope it isn't summertime where you are...try swimming or a not-too-hot bath. No hot tub though. Nettle tea is a diuretic but be sure not to take it w/out asking your doctor first. Eating rice, watermelon. You can also ask your doctor about getting a lymph draining massage. Good luck - it will all be over soon!
2007-01-02 00:16:20 · answer #1 · answered by Lyn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does doing all the right things include watching your sodium intake and drinking plenty of water? Are you aware that there is a naturally high sodium level in many foods--celery, beef, etc.? Also most processed food contains high levels of salt. Sorry, I no longer recall the entire list of foods to avoid that my doctor had given me when I was pregnant.
2007-01-02 00:24:31 · answer #2 · answered by Patricia S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there probably isnt much you can do- other than resting... watching your salt intake (especially if you eat lots of fast food-STOP) and drinking PLENTY of water. Otherwise- its just one of the joys of being pregnant... =) As uncomfy as it is- enjoy your last few weeks of "alone" time- because pretty soon all the swelling will go away and you'll have a whole new ordeal of 'problems" to keep you uncomfy and without sleep! good luck
2007-01-02 00:18:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told by my doctor to watch my salt intake, and drink a lot of water, but that ain't doing anything for me. I even had to take off 2 of the 3 rings I wear. That sucks, but it's pregnancy for you!
2007-01-02 00:14:57 · answer #4 · answered by tinkerbell24 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check with your doctor,and swelling could mean a lot of different things, usually swellings of exertion go away once rested. but if your resting and the swelling continue it would be advisable to see your doc, may be your medication or diet needs to be changed heart high blood pressure enemia, etc cause swellings, dont delay as your date is near
2007-01-02 00:17:50 · answer #5 · answered by cluelesskat maria 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Water water water.
Which is hard since you're peeing every 10 minutes as is.
2007-01-02 07:30:41 · answer #6 · answered by barbiefreak518 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.blueribbonbaby.org need to increase protein and salt, preferably a good sea salt.
i have seen this work miracles
2007-01-02 00:16:33 · answer #7 · answered by jennifer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋