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Swelling
... weeks) and I am starting to experience swelling in The legs. I never had swelling with the other two boys (born Sep, January. ... Postpartum Swelling? ...
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- Make sure your water intake is adequate- your body will retain water if it is not getting enough water. Also, make sure your salt intake is adequate- not too much and...
- I would definitely bring it up to your doctor and get your blood pressure checked. With my first I had swelling in my feet towards 30 weeks - I didn't have many other...
- I am at 34 weeks with my second and I never experienced it last time either but I am having it something fierce this time...in both my arms/hands and legs/feet. My mi...
Ouch...C Section
Aug 26, 2009 ... Maybe there is some swelling that is part of the healing process? .... I am certified to work with prenatal and post partum moms and you ...
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- Yeah, the c-sections hurt...so does a vaginal birth...but you may not be getting proper rest to recover due to the fact you have another child to chase after. Persona...
- Any surgery is a trauma to our energy field/biofield. To help foster optimal healing it's good to receive energy healing sessions with therapies like healing touch, r...
- I feel your pain! This is my second c-section. THe first is the worst. I am in not so much pain this time around but still feel bruised and sharp pains periodically...
Loss of Circulation
My hands and arms never "looked swollen" but the swelling is on the inside ... Postpartum Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? 21 · Numbness and Swelling in Fingers ...
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- I agree that it is likely a pinched nerve problem. Dr. Michaela Walter, at Bee Well in Birmingham, is a chiropractor specializing in pregnant women and children. I w...
- keep counting the babies kicks.... around this time i had to take ###-###-#### acetomenophin tablets to reduce the pain. u may have to sleep in a recliner. place ...
- Hi C., Congratulations on your pregnancy! I am a certified prenatal massage therapist and doula, and mom to 2 boys. This is a very common complaint for women ...
Pulled Muscle
It will remove a lot of the soreness and swelling if it is just a pulled ..... Postpartum Backache? 5 · Pulled Muscle in back(?)...what Worked for You? ...
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- Also, use an ice pack. When you pull a muscle it also inflames it. Ice versus heat will help and do it for no more than 20 minutes. You can buy the packs that are g...
- Hi K., How about a Chiropractor. Dr Eric is good. ###-###-####. I go to him. D.
- Hi K., Use Ice and Motrin on a regular basis. To me (as a personal trainer) it sounds like a muscle pull. If it doesn't get better after a few days of ice and mot...
Retaining Water
I found that if I drink bottled water it helps keep the swelling down when it's an issue. It could also be a health ... Next question: Postpartum Swelling? ...
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- alfalfa is good for this check out this link and maybe a little b vitamins may help alfalfa helps with so many other issues too in case you have more things wrong go t...
- Cranberry juice is a natural dieuretic (can't spell that one-sorry) and you can have cran-grape or cran-apple or any variety. Try a glass and see if anything happens. ...
- if you have been up on your feet alot this will cause this. how are you feeling? if you feel great then just take one of those diuretic pills to try and get some of th...
Worried...
I am 21 weeks now and I have been having some swelling in my left foot, ... I should see a chiropractor who specialized in pregnant and post-partum women. ...
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- It sounds like your doctor is being careful and that is good. If he was telling you that it is no big deal I would be more concerned. They have lots of ways to deal ...
- I would go see a chiropracter who deals with pregnancy. They may be able to make a small adjustment to easy the swelling.
- I had this with my second pregnancy towards the end of the eighth month and all through my third pregnancy. First it was only on my right side, and later it was on bot...
39 Weeks Pregnant and Falling Apart!
My blood pressure problems even came back 2 weeks post partum and I my 4rh .... I'm swelling up already at 31 weeks this time (argh) and I'm supposed to ...
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- Call your doctor now! You may have to go into the ER. At the very least you need lots of fluids and get your pressure checked. Please don't wait.
- When I started to feel the way you described...I swelled up, although I had no blood pressure issues, etc...pretty easy pregnency-no problems, and everything just got ...
- I would call the dr. good luck w/your delivery. I don't know you but I hope everything goes well for ya'll. Please remember drugs are o.k. during labor. The brave ones...
Weird Problem
Of course run it by your dr, please post us an update and let us know how you made out. Best of luck on your new baby!! Helpful? ... Postpartum Swelling? ...
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- It's probably pregnancy induced carpal tunnel. I'm a hairdresser, and had it in my fingers when I was pregnant. It disappears after you have the baby.
- Definately run it by your doctor and try to elevate your feet at night and during your lunch break if possible, your doctor may even want you to take short breaks ever...
- I would think what ever it is perhaps is made worse by standing on your feet for a long day. Of course run it by your dr, please post us an update and let us know how...
8 Months Pregnant and Hands Are Hurting Really Bad like I Have Arthritis
Oct 30, 2009 ... You will sweat like a crazy woman for about 2 weeks post partum, and part of it will be .... I guess brought on by the swelling in my hands. ...
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- T. - Don't feel bad, I'm 38wks preg with #2 and I'm going through it too. My OB says it's pregnancy-induced Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, thanks to the retention of flui...
- T., I went through that when I was pregnant with my daughter, and it was so painful! I cried when I got ready for work in the morning because both of my hands hurt...
- I had that problem while I was pregnant too. My Dr. said it was carpel tunnel and had something to do with the swelling we all have. Some people get it and some don'...
Losing Feeling in Fingers
I had a lot of swelling in both my hands and feet. I also had a friend that had the ... I did get the feeling back in my hand about 8-10 weeks post partum. ...
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- it looks like you are getting some really good answers. You can also try sleeping on your side and hanging one hand off the bed. Gravity will help the swelling basical...
- I had the same feeling and in my pinkie . If it the same thing i had, It is swelling in your wrist , pinching a nerve. It goes away. Mine took a few weeks after i del...
- I lost feeling and had numbness in my fingers when I was pregnant last summer. I had a lot of swelling in both my hands and feet. I also had a friend that had the sa...
