Any Tips?

[Singin4Him]

Lately my feet and ankles have become swollen, I usually notice this at the end of the day or after doing some walking for a bit. Does anyone have any tips on how to reduce the swelling? What do you do?

 

[newcreature]

Elevate your feet slightly above your heart.

 

[newcreature]

http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/symptoms/a/swelling.htm

 

[GolfingMom]

http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/symptoms/a/swelling.htm

 

[rainbowbright]

get in bed, don't get out and elevate your feet. Also drink your water!!!!!!!!!

 

[Naomi4Christ]

As others have said, put your feet up whenever you can. Don't think this is a sign of weakness!

Also, you can wear support tights.

 

[jessesgirl]

cut back on salt (if you eat any) and drink lots of water. Prop your feet up and stay off of em

 

[CrystalBrooke]

also you may try putting a cold wash cloth on them...my feet didnt swell very much but when they did i would prop them up and hubby would put a cold rag on them

 

[RoseofLima]

cut back on salt (if you eat any) and drink lots of water. Prop your feet up and stay off of em

Actually- it is dangerous for a woman to limit her intake of salt too much (especially iodozed salt)--some studies have linked it to toxemia. Salt is an essential electrolyte...be wary of going crazy cutting oput salt- it will actually make the swelling worse.

But lots and lots of water really does help-- as does the feet elevating thing. As does being really lazy

 

[SabrinaFair]

Actually- it is dangerous for a woman to limit her intake of salt too much (especially iodozed salt)--some studies have linked it to toxemia. Salt is an essential electrolyte...be wary of going crazy cutting oput salt- it will actually make the swelling worse.

But lots and lots of water really does help-- as does the feet elevating thing. As does being really lazy

The electrolyte connection is important, salt to taste.

Agree with leg raising, and drinking about a gallon of water a day. Also, cucumbers and watermelon act like natural diuretics. And immersion in water, especially deep water, can help move interstitial fluid out of the tissues into the kidneys to be excreted, so deep tubs and swimming pools are good that- or hot tubs set at 101F or lower are okay too.

Hope that helps.

 

[dews]

Try support stockings. They are like tight knee socks. You can get them in the drug store. I have not tried them but they have helped my step-father when his legs and ankles would swell when he was driving for long periods of time.

 

[Singin4Him]

Try support stockings. They are like tight knee socks. You can get them in the drug store. I have not tried them but they have helped my step-father when his legs and ankles would swell when he was driving for long periods of time.

haha well they're not that bad yet. I think in this Texas heat I would probably just melt into a puddle if I put those on! Thanks for the advice though .

I've been cutting back a little on sodium and it's seemed to help. I've finally decided it's mostly the heat that's causing my problem.

 

[dews]

I don't think that anyone will call you "Grandma" if you wore them. Women understand pregnancy is the most uncomfortable time in a womans life. Stay cool!