3rd Trimester

Sciatica and Swelling?

Hi ladies.  I'm usually just a lurker here, but I have a quick question.  I have an OB appt this afternoon, so I'm really just looking for opinions to ease my mind before I can see the Dr.

I've had some major swelling in my feet and hands for the last month or so due to the high heat and humidity where I live.  My Dr. advised that I stay indoors and drink plenty of water and I have complied.  However, I just noticed that this morning my right foot is easily twice the size of my left.  I've also been having some stabbing pain in the right side of my butt for the last two days when walking or bending that I am attributing to pressure on the sciatic nerve.  Have any of you noticed increased swelling with this type of sciatic pain?  Or is it probably just a coincidence that it is on the same side?

Thanks for your help!

Re: Sciatica and Swelling?

  • i have actually had that but nothing that seems so extreme.  i find that one side is always worse including my hands that have been totally numb for months !! good luck definitely ask the ob. 
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  • The same exact thing is happening here, except on my left side.  My OB also said to cut down on salt, which is funny because I rarely use salt unless it is in a dish that someone else is serving.  Being in the pool completely takes away the swelling and the sciatic pain.  Also read a few posts down about the sciatica, they did have a few good opinions on how to relieve it.  Good luck to you, and I hope you get some relief soon!
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