swelling

Zano

 I went for a scheduled Dr apt yesterday and was really swollen and my BP was border line high  ( 135/89). The Dr had the nurse check it again and then had her send me home. I have not had any problems with BP or swelling or too much weight gain thus far and i am 36 weeks. 

I still feel really swollen since yesterday, and my hands/ feet  hurt. 

1.) when /would you go back to the dr  

2.) other than drinking more water is there anything to do to decrease swelling ?  

staycee

with #1 I was swollen starting from 33w on.   At 35w, I started my maternity leave and the doc put me on modified bedrest.    I lost 7 lbs that first week of bedrest.  7 lbs of fluid.   I could finally see my feet again - my feet, not the Fred Flinstone ones I'd been having.

Also, my BP was high with my first pregnancy the entire time.   I was on meds 2x's a day.    I had to monitor it at home 2x's a day.    Laying on your left side helps lower your blood pressure

(surprisingly, my BP is fine (almost low) with #2, and I am not on the meds....also, so far no swelling yet)

orchid2007

1. I would call the doctor if the swelling suddenly gets drastically worse, like your feet wont fit into your loosest shoes or something.

2. I was going to suggest water. So no help there. I had some swelling a couple weeks ago, since then I upped my water intake and it seems to have gotten better. Maybe also cut back on salt, which can cause water retention.

Hope you feel better soon!

Zano

thank you very much for your help