Weeks ago a knot appeared on my arch of my foot that really hurt. Went to the chiropractor because I figured my balance was changing. He worked on me and said put ice on it. Went to the massage therapist. She worked on my feet a little but said she couldn't do more because of some foot reflexology pressure points doing harm to pregnancy. Now I am 6 months pregnant and vacationing in Hawaii where the weather is warm. My knot is still there and my foot has really swollen up and it is painful to walk. I've had ice on it and have had it elevated for long hours at a time. Is this pregnancy related--just ONE foot? Or do you think my balance is just way off? It feels like my tendons are very swollen. I think I will see a doctor when I get back but I don't know what he could do for me. Any advice? Thanks.
2007-12-30 18:25:38 · 4 answers · asked by ashanabu 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Okay, first of all, I just have to say, I am SO glad I'm not the only one who experienced this LOL I thought I was weird!
Anyway, I got the SAME thing when I was probably about 7 months pregnant this second time. (My son is 10 days old, so..) and I was shopping, we sat down to eat, and when I stood back up, i could hardly walk! The inside of my foot, the arch part, was swollen and BLUE!! I never did figure out why...
If you do, let me know! (It was only my left foot, too..)
2007-12-30 18:36:23 · answer #1 · answered by His Lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are doing everything you can for now, until you can see a doctor. I would say it is not a pregnancy thing, but it could have been caused by some other factor due to the pregnancy... if that makes ANY sense, lol. It sucks your vacation is being ruined by it. The warm weather is probably just compounding things. If it gets much worse you may need to cut things short and get to your doctor.
2007-12-30 18:30:58 · answer #2 · answered by JenMommyMom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's odd. I had a swollen foot (just one) right before I went into labor and my doctor ran tests to rule out preeclampsia (sp?). Since you have internet access - go to WebMD or babycenter.com or even call your GYN tomorrow just to make sure.
2007-12-30 18:33:52 · answer #3 · answered by Precious 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like its not pregnancy - pregnant feet both swell.
2007-12-30 18:42:23 · answer #4 · answered by mumontherun 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋