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Swollen Ball on the Side of the Heal!
Then I vaguely remembered hitting my ankle on the leg of a chair the friday ... Ice may help it to slow or reduce swelling, but he does need to be seen by a ...
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- As a cancer survivor i urge you to have it checked out. I had a bump on my neck that everyone thought was nothing, then was diagnosed with cancer. Please see your doct...
- It could be an infection such as staph. I would have it checked out soon.
- Is it like a spider bite? If he develops a fever, or if it becomes an open sore (or if more inflamed areas appear) have him get checked immediately for a staph infect...
Red Bumps on Arms & Legs?
Suddenly I have this bizarre rash like thing on my hands and legs. .... Benydryl cream helps itching and swelling. Its over the counter. Helpful? ...
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- It could be keratosis pilaris. My son has it, and they recommmend Eucerin or Cetaphil lotion for it.
- I have had keratosis polaris since a young age. I don't think this is it. You would have had this before adulthood. Around age 35 is when it is supposed to get somew...
- eczema?? those are common places for that
Swelling/joint Pain Post Pregnancy
Has anyone else had swelling and the falling asleep of extremities this far ... Also, I had the legs going numb/tingly with my last pregnancy and my yoga ...
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- After both children, I had what they called pregnancy carpal tunnel in my wrists (one wrist with the first child and the other wrist with the second.) I also had a lo...
- C., I would consult with a chiropractor. I just went yesterday and he did x-rays of my spine and hips and my spine and hips are out of alignment and he also exp...
- I also swelled tremendously... more so with my second child than with my first. By the end of the 2nd pregnancy the little and ring fingers on both hands were numb mo...
3 Days Post C-section and Retaining Water & Engorged!!!! AGH!!!
I also found this helpful site which states, "It is normal to see an increase in swelling in your legs during the first week or longer after delivery. ...
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- Hi K., First off, call your OB-GYN right now, about all three issues, but especially the water retention. I had the same problem with the water retention after...
- CALL YOUR OBGYN!!!!! And make sure you tell them how you're feeling mentally.. They can give you some zolof or something to make you feel better!!!!
- K., my advice is to call your doctor asap. Good luck
Cellulitis
Aug 18, 2009 ... [The] skin on lower legs is most commonly affected, ... would be ideal since you might not be able to see the full extent of the swelling. ...
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- Go back to the ER. This is your face!! You most likely need another type of antibiotic - a cephalosporin like Keflex (Ancef is the IV form) is typically the drug of...
- I would go see a dermatologist. I had the same thing after a serious sunburn on my upper thigh. My dermatologist was great and it cleared up quickly.
- I also had cellulitis in my face after getting my wisdom teeth removed. I ended up needing to have surgery and have drains put in for a few days to drain out the infe...
Hard Second Pregnancy
My feet, ankles and legs are swelling. My right hip keeps going numb as well as my wrist starting to ache. I feel like i have arthritis or something and I"m ...
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- I remember my hips falling asleep during my first pregnancy (I'm in my second now). Drink lots of water and limit the salt (it adds to the swelling). You need to kee...
- Hey A., short and simple answer....Limit your salt and watch you weight. Swelling is normal, but excess swelling can lead to toxcemia...which i contracted with my fir...
- Eat a healthy diet. No junk food. Tofu and pineapples are good for aches and pains. Tofu is good in lasagna, you can use it instead of the cheese. Make sure yo...
Out of Control Fluid Retention
Also, try panty hose to try to reduce the amount if swelling in your legs and feet.I was extremely swollen with my baby- I struggled to put my poor swollen ...
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- They have these panty hose type things that older people wear to keep their legs from retaining too much fluid. You can also wear them on the airplane. Look them up, t...
- Hi S., Right now, call your doctor and go in today! Get your BP and urine checked. It is important to keep a tight watch now on potentially having preeclampsia. Ev...
- Hi, S.- You've gotten a lot of good advice, and I'm glad that you're staying in touch with your doc about this. One of the very best things you can do is to take deep ...
39 Weeks Pregnant and Falling Apart!
It is not uncommon to have leg cramps or some swelling. But If propping your legs and still having leg cramps, you need to see your Ob/Gyn. It could also be ...
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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...
Maternity Leave???
Regarding the pain and swelling in my legs all my doctor has done is said to rest relax lay down and put my feet up. My husband is threatening that at our ...
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- Congratulations on the new baby! Get some rest! You've gotten some really good advice here so I don't want to go on and repeat what has already been said. The fac...
- What do you want to do?? You may need to sit down and think more about that. Are you hoping that we give you vindication to take off work or a pep talk to keep you mot...
- I took 2 weeks off before, a girlfriend of mine took a month, cuz her dr threatened to put her on bedrest if she didn't show down...
Seeking Help from Other Moms Who Had C-section
Have any of you have severe abdomnial swelling? I had severe edema when I was pregnant, my legs and feet and hands and face were horrible. ...
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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.
