Any exercise to help swelling?

mrskadams

My feet look terrible and it's sread to my calves too.  I'm trying to drink tons of water and feel like I'm floating.  I also know I need to cut down on any salt and have been keeping my feet up.  I still wake up swollen.  I haven't been doing any exercise lately as I've been sick for the last 2 weeks.  Will walking help or just make it worse?  Help!

Traba

I don't know any exercises to reduce swelling but keep drinking water and keep your legs elevated as much as possible.?

ncbelle

I think walking will help - my OB told me to stay as active as possible since it helps keep all your systems moving along.  And of course keep pounding the water!

LucyPevensie

We do legs up the wall in my yoga class.  You do lay on your back but only for 10 - 15 minutes.  Basically - you're on your back on a mat with pillow under lower back or mid-back if you need it - scooch your butt as close to the wall as feels comfortable - and put your legs straight up the wall.  It feels great.  I'd say try that twice a day and see if it helps. 

janinekrause

i am going to get compression stockings. i have been getting dizzy and definitely retaining water and doctor said it could help. it helps circulation....

megs042107

walking should definitely help. ?and with all the nice weather we've been having, it's a great excuse to get outdoors! ?

Luzesmeralda

Walking is good. Elevating legs - yes, if you can't be on your back, you can do one leg at a time on your side (i.e. on the top of the couch).

 Also, try to eat more protein if possible.  "Dr. Brewer's diet" with 80-100 grams of protein (doesn't have to be meat).  There's suggestions in the Dr. Bradley book Husband-Coached Childbirth, but probably on-line as well.  My midwife agrees that it helps.
 

KateVA

Walkng and  swimming will help