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Loss of Circulation
My hands and arms never "looked swollen" but the swelling is on the inside compressing ... This is a very common complaint for women during pregnancy. ...
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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 ...
Preeclampsia
The Dr said this is very common during pregnancy but I did not get it or my ..... hospital a week or so before he was due with a very, very swollen ankle. ...
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- It looks like the other responses have pretty much covered the bases but I thought I would add my friend's story as well. She had preeclampsia and she had to deliver e...
- I had preeclampsia with both of my girls. The first time, I had no idea until I went in to the doctor for my usual 36 week checkup, they found my protein levels in my ...
- Preclampsia can be prevent by eating a good diet. I had it with my first pregnancy, then I learned how to eat better and didn't have any problems with my 4 other pregn...
39 Weeks Pregnant and Falling Apart!
I had the swollen ankles and all at the end of my pregnancy as well. Also, my baby did not want to get in ..... Please remember drugs are o.k. during labor. ...
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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...
LARGER Hands & Feet After Birth
I may be just a bit swollen, but not much. It seems that my knuckles are larger. ... I couldn't wear my rings by 5 months and my feet and ankles were very swollen. .... I guess somethings just expand during pregnancy and don't return to ...
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- Hi B., I laughed when I read this post. When I became pregnant with my first child ( 21 years ago) I weighed 98 lbs and my feet were a dainty 5 1/2 narrow. By the time...
- Hi B., I experience the same problem after the birth of my son 13 years ago. I went from a size 8 med shoe to a size 9 med. All my rings were too small as well. I was...
- Hi, well I cannot speak from experience with the feet, but as far as your hands go, I couldn't get my wedding bands back on till my son was likpose 6 months! I had to ...
8 Months Pregnant and Hands Are Hurting Really Bad like I Have Arthritis
Oct 30, 2009 ... Other common problems include ankles and knees. Good luck. ... you have on your feet and some therapist can reduce any swollen ankles.) ... Some advice I got that helped a lot during pregnancy - sleep with your arms on ...
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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'...
Has Anyone Used a Bio Band for Nausea?
During my pregnancy, I had horrible nausea (no vomiting). .... Fluid Retention/ Swollen Ankles - Alfalfa (natural diuretic), Performance Drink (without ...
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- Hi N., I bought a Sea-Band in CVS for my morning sickness when I was pregnant with my youngest son. It worked ok, but I still had to suck on hard candy and eat cra...
- The sea bands do work and can be purchased at most drug stores. But there are also some natural remedies that you might consider and it will promote better health for...
- Yes and I can't say enough about how great it is. It is not a cure all but I was flying from Pennsylvania to New Mexico when I was pregnat with our thrid child and I g...
Out of Control Fluid Retention
Swollen Ankles After Pregnancy ... Swollen Extremeties 8 Month of Pregnancy ... water retention pregnancy · water retention during pregnancy ...
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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 ...
Vaginal Vericose Veins and Delivery
Varicose Veins During Pregnancy - Know How I Can Stop Them? 9 · Swollen Ankles After C-section? 19 · Need Advice on Swollen Feet ...
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- I had them with both pregnancies and they did go back to normal after delivery. I have not heard of any particular concern about them bursting during delivery. As lo...
- Hi A., I had the exact same thing. I was so freaked out because I did not have them with my first son. I had my baby on April 29th and I am happy to report that they...
- I had them with my 3rd child, mine did rupture. It was a quick response with my doctor and he got them burned back together and they went away shortly after he was bor...
Leg Swelling After C-section
I didn't have any swelling during the first CSec. ... I had a lot of swelling at the end of the pregnancy, and after the c-section, I found that my feet and ... My feet and ankles are really swollen too. I hope it doesn't last too long. ...
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- After reading some of the replys I guess it is common. I have had 2 c-sections and didn't have any swelling in my feet or legs with either of them. Hugs M.
- try taking some motrin it ususally helps with swelling, i had the same thing i couldnt stand for more then ten minutes bc my WHOLE body was so swollen the tops of my f...
- My feet looked like loaves of bread after I came home from my c-sections with both of my kids. Unfortunately the only thing you can do is elevate them, make sure you g...
Flying While Pregnant
Your biggest risks are swollen ankles - so get up and move a lot, .... I had a similar concern during the end of my last pregnancy - my best friend was ...
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- I am still pregnant, but can tell you that I flew to Italy and back to Massachusetts during my 24/25 th week and then flew to Bermuda during my 26/27th week. It was a...
- i flew while being pregnant. Double check with your doctors office as to what they expect when flying. Mine had me get support hose from CVS for my legs and circulat...
- You will be fine! Have fun!
