I was wondering if anyone could offer me any other advice beyond the norm of a reduced salt diet, warm foot soaks, Epsom salt soaks, and elevation. I have and am trying/doing all of those things... its just painful and annoying.
Any suggestions, especially of trail and error would greatly be appreciated!
2007-03-12 16:01:00 · 7 answers · asked by Miss. Persephone 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
While all of those things already mentioned are good, one odd one that worked for me was actually walking for like 30 mins at a time sometimes resting too much causes pain...other suggestions, drinking black tea and eating things like watermelon and cucumbers which have a natural diuretic effect will help w/ swelling and wear good supportive flat shoes try to avoid high heels and barefeet.
2007-03-12 16:08:04 · answer #1 · answered by Heavenly Advocate 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Throbbing Ankles
2016-12-12 09:52:46 · answer #2 · answered by vaibahv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lay on your left side while sleeping or watching tv.
Stand 6 to 9 inches from the wall and do a push up. With feet staying flat. If you do not feel a slight pull in your calves go back a few inches. Hold for 30 seconds and do this for 5 to 15 minutes. This also helps back stress and lower foot stress.
Try ankle rotation while sitting. anywhere. Even when your doing the dishes or cooking. Just hold something and raise your foot a little and rotate your ankle. Doing this all day once in a while helps.
pregnancy massage is wonderful. There are great books on it. I got one at Waldon books on clearance for $2.99
2007-03-12 16:57:56 · answer #3 · answered by charontheloose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had throbbing ankles in this pregnancy too - thing is i haven't had any swelling at all - just soreness.
The only thing that brings me relief is having my ankles massaged - i make the daddy-to-be do it every night! LOL and if he isn't around and i really need relief i rotate my ankles around in circles - may sound stupid but for me it works!
Good luck to you - i hope you find some relief!!
2007-03-12 16:36:38 · answer #4 · answered by Smiley One 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hardly had any swelling of my ankles and it is attributed to the amount of water i drank each day. If you drink 1 quart for every 50lbs of body weight and if you do move around enough to get circulation you will be doing good! If you don't drink enough water your body retains it for use, if you drink enough then you will not retain water because your body knows it will have a continuous supply! And yes, do elevate in the evening.
Oh, also put lemon in your water it helps flush water retention.
You learn all these things when you go to a midwife!
2007-03-12 16:09:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What has worked for me is a maternity belt. Not the 3 inch one either. Mine is like a back brace that supports and lifts the belly. What is happening is that the belly is allowing the blood and water in your system to go down your legs, but it's fighting weight, pressure, gravity...everything to get back up. GL!
2007-03-12 16:23:07 · answer #6 · answered by Silver B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all of that is good and when you elavat your feet you suposed to have them higher than your heart and try a heating pad while elavating.. i drank lots and lots of water and walked alot. my ankles didn`t swell hardly any but my sisters did and she siad standing on her tip toes helped ease the pain try having somone rub your feet and ankles but be carful cuz to much rubbing on your achilles tendon is proven to induce labor..
good luck and cogrates
2007-03-12 16:27:02 · answer #7 · answered by hannah h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋