pitting edema
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Pregnancy Question
Asked by J. from Chicago
on December 22, 2009
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I am 34 weeks pregnant with my third baby. This one of course has been the hardest on me and my body. I have the usual swelling in my feet and ankles. Recently my o...
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- Yep same thing with my 3rd. Compression socks work GREAT! I wore them almost my whole pregnancy with my 3rd. Also drink as much water as you can stand!!!!
- I am 35 weeks pregnant right now and currently going through the same thing. I have really bad edema all over, my hands and feet are the worse. When I get out of bed i...
- Here are some tips on coping with edema: * Lying on your side helps reduce fluid retention by allowing gravity to pull fluid from your tissues back into your bl...
Severe Swelling in Feet and Legs
Asked by F.W. from Dallas
on May 6, 2010
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In October 2009 I had a rapid heartbeat and went by ambulance to the hospital and stayed for 5 days. They never did any diagnostic testing to find out why my heartbeat...
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- F., I am sorry this has been going on, I think you should try some other alternative such as nutritional supplements. I know of so many who had gotten great results. ...
- I see that another response suggest you go to Parkland or somewhere in FW. I am going to suggest Presby of Rockwall. I went there last fall for a car wreck w/no insure...
- Go ASAP to Parkland Hospital in Dallas or John Peter Smith in Ft. Worth. They are state funded teaching hospitals and have the best updated diagnostic equipment, excel...
Seeking Help from Other Moms Who Had C-section
Asked by H.B. from Evansville
on May 30, 2008
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Okay, so I just gave birth to my 2nd child, a healthy baby girl 10 days ago. This was a repeat c-section. My first section was perfect, no complaints...this time arou...
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- hi H., i am a perinatal nurse and just had some suggestions. the water retention can be normal but usually goes away within the first few weeks at most. i do not kn...
- I agree with the moms that said, go back to the doctor! This does not sound normal at all! You need to get help immediately, this sounds like a serious condition. I wo...
- This does NOT sound normal to me. I would get second opinion IMMEDIATELY! Do NOT take any chances.
What Would Cause This?
Asked by C.O. from Washington DC
on October 10, 2011
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I woke up this morning and my legs and feet are swollen...not like the time I was pregnant and they literally "swished" - but swollen - NOT RED - from the knee down?
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- This is called "edema" and it can be a serious concern, based on the etiology (reason it arose) of the condition. I advise that you contact your medical provider and ...
- I would be concerned about plaque building up in your veins that could cause blood flow problems. Please call you Dr and have it checked. PS: you are not old, but ou...
- My mom who is 88 sometimes retains water which results in swollen feet. Her doctor gives her diuretics which make her pee more to get rid of fluids. It could also be...
Swelling
Asked by N.R. from Corpus Christi
on December 13, 2006
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I was wondering if anyone can help me with swelling problems. Ever since I had my last baby I have stayed swollen from the legs. So bad that I can kneel down and the...
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- N., It's only in your legs? Well, I am 28 and got very swollen at the end of my pregnancy with my first child (ankles were so swollen I could only wear thong flip-flop...
- N.~ I am not a Dr. or nurse, but I do know about this condition, and my husband is a Respitory Therapist and knows a bit about it as well. It is called "pitting ed...
- GO TO THE DOCTOR...a Cardiologist. Swelling in the legs is serious. I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure 4 days after giving birth. The most prominent symp...
I'm Swollen Especially My Feet and Ankles
Asked by L.M. from Cleveland
on June 14, 2008
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I have noticed that my feet and ankles have been very swollen lately. I then noticed that my whole body looks swollen. I went to a new doctor and told him about this a...
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- I am extremely concerned with the Dr's lack of response to that! When this happened to my dad, he was diagnosed with Cirrhosis. Granted, he was an alcoholic, but the...
- The first question I would ask is "are you drinking enough water?" If you're not, your body will store and retain it thus making you swollen. So, make sure you are g...
- I would recommend MonaVie, a juice that gives you the fruit you need in your diet for optimal health. When your body gets what it needs, it will function the way it is...
Blood Pressue in Pregnancy
Asked by V.S. from Lima
on December 24, 2010
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I am pregnant with my 3rd child (Child #1 is almost 3 and child #2 is 7 months). I am under some stress because of my toddler more than anything. She has quite the att...
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- I had high blood pressure with my first 2 pregnancies; always in the 130/90 range. Then for my third pregnancy I bought an at home tester and checked my blood pressur...
- I am a midwife and former Respiratory Therapist. Your top number, also called the systolic pressure is normal and not that much higher than your normal baseline. The b...
- I too, had preelamsia with my second child. So, I too, was very nervous about getting it again with my third pregnancy. You don't want your blood pressure to go over...
Swollen Ankles Are an Understatement
Asked by C.E. from Provo
on September 3, 2008
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i thought swollen ankles/feet were just uncomfortable. no one told me it could be painful! my feet, legs, arms, hands, and more hurt. i'm drinking lots of water lik...
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- I do not see where you have discussed this with your doctor? This really is a serious condition-you must talk to your doctor quickly-even if you have already had the b...
- sleep with your feet on pillows. this was only way i had time to put my feet up and releive my massive cankles. if you do have downtime, stay with those feet elevate...
- C., I didn't have a baby/toddler to watch - I have a husband who wants/ed the house clean! My only relief was at night, when I folded up a blanket and lay it across t...
11 Weeks Pregnant with Terrible Headaches
Asked by D.C. from Birmingham
on October 21, 2007
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I am 11 weeks preg and I have had a headache for almost an entire week. Twice I have had blurred vision. I have never had headaches before now. I went to the doctor fr...
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- D.: First I would like to say congratulations. But if you keep the headache all the time, have you had your blood pressure really checked? Keep a log of your blood ...
- Hi D.. When I was pregnant with my last child (my son Bronsyn) I was having horrible headaches. Because I was worried about what medications I should and shouldn't ...
- Hi D.! I just went through the same thing. I stressed to my OB that i was miserable and he offered safe medicines during my pregnancy. He offered Ezol and Midrin. Th...
Foot Pain
Asked by M.R. from San Francisco
on June 18, 2010
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About 5 or 6 days ago, I notice a pain in the arch of my foot while walking. Since then, the pain has not gone away. The arch of my foot (reaaly) hurts when touched (w...
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- You might have something out of whack. I have very high arches and if I don't wear shoes with good arch supports, I can be in real trouble. And yes, it hurts. There a...
- You may have a hairline fracture and if that is it i'm pretty sure it will only get worse and take longer to heal unless you get to a doc and get a boot. You may not ...
- It could be a number of things, like plantar fascitis or tendonosis, and needs the attention of a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment. I suffered with arch pain...
