swelling Q's

cher kessler

Hoping some one can clarify for me . . . In my past two pregnancies I've had swelling (I don't think anyone gets away without it) but it was mostly in my hands and feet. 

Now I am swelling all the time but only in my calves, and it is so ridiculously painful all  I feel is throbbing and tingling . . . Is this normal or alarming that it's not really anywhere else? TIA

SouthernBellelovesaYankee

IDK, I was hoping someone would have answers. I'm having lots of abnormal swelling in my legs, ankles, and feet. But oddly enough, my fingers are fine.

Fish4Fun

Weird that it's only in your calves, but it's probably normal.  Still, since it's swelling, I'd mention it to your doctor at your next visit.  Meanwhile, I guess I'd just follow all the regular advice: put your legs up and drink lots of water.

I've had edema this entire last month and a half.  It's terrible from my waist down.  My blood pressure is completely normal though.  I did everything the doctor suggested but it's just constant.  I am so excited to see how much water weight I lose!

Roothie427

lots of swelling can be a very bad sign. I would mention it to the doc, especially since it seems to be causing you so much pain!

I have only ever had a little bit of swelling at the very end of my pregnancies. What your describing sounds nothing like what I have experienced.