okay yesterday i asked about preeclamsia, and i am about to call my doctor... but i was wonder if you stay swelled all the time or if it can sort of taper off and come back, this morning my eye lids were a little swollen like i had been crying all night or something, and my right foot is only a little swollen while my left one is pretty bad swollen, my face is just a little, and my hands are slightly swollen also, i guess my question is..do you swell really bad and can it fade and then get worse, i have a drs appt friday and am wondering if i should try to go in today or just wait it out.
2007-03-07 03:20:48 · 8 answers · asked by deceptions 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
i am 35 weeks
2007-03-07 03:38:30 · update #1
Yes, levels of swelling can change with the temperature in your home, the time of day, your activity level, etc.
I would NOT wait until Friday to see the doctor. Go to the Emergency Room, IMMEDIATELY. Pre-eclampsia is NOT somehting to paly around with. It could mean losing your baby, or even your death if not treated in time.
2007-03-07 03:32:45 · answer #1 · answered by Paula S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could just be retaining a lot of water like me. They did tests on me multiple times for preeclamsia and toxemia. Ask them to do tests on both. With me sometimes the swelling was really bad and then others the swelling wasnt so bad. It was usually really bad late at night or when i would first wake up. So i could be preeclamsia or toxemia but it could also just be retaining fluids. If you are really concernd then tell them that you would like them to keep an eye on the swelling and your blood pressure. Your BP should be taken at every appointment but ask them to check the swelling in your hands, feet, legs and face. They will probably run a few extra blood tests threw the rest of your pregnancy just to make sure everything is fine.
how far along are you?
2007-03-07 11:28:45 · answer #2 · answered by Jenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not wait! A huge sign of preeclamsia is swelling in hands and face.
2007-03-07 11:31:09 · answer #3 · answered by Shealynn B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the doctor now; it's not worth taking the chance and waiting until Friday. I had preeclampsia and the swelling was pretty consistent, but it is too dangerous to wait!
2007-03-07 11:30:20 · answer #4 · answered by Sabrina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the doctor NOW! That is TOTALLY a sign of preeclampsia... Don't wait for your doctors appointment... CALL NOW! If your face is swollen or your hands that is a bad sign. It can fade away a little but if you wake up swollen at all... CALL! Let me know.. here is my email.. mle32005@yahoo.com
2007-03-07 11:26:37 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs. Always Right 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The swelling can go up and down through the day and from day to day. It is important to get it checked as soon as possible. Your Dr will check your blood pressure and your urine for other signs but rushing in on Wednesday or Friday isn't going to change the outcome. Get in as soon as you can but don't panic. You need rest and you need WATER.
Take care.
2007-03-07 11:28:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anytime you swell in your face and hands call your doctor it may be nothing but don't take the chance your feet are ok the swelling in feet are completely normal
2007-03-07 11:26:35 · answer #7 · answered by what gives 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
today no waiting.
2007-03-07 11:24:48 · answer #8 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋