swelling ?

diego299

My feet get swollen everyday and they have for several months, espcially with the Texas heat or if I walk to much. Yesterday I noticed my calves felt tight by last night my legs and feet were really swollen. This morning my legs still feel tight but aren't as swollen but my feet and ankles still are. They don't hurt but hardly any shoes fit and it's like walking on water balloons. I know some swelling is normal but at what point do you call and talk with the doc? Or do you, I mean what can she do?

Eriksgal

Unless you are having any pre e symptoms like high bp, pain in upper quadrant, protein in urine I would say the swelling is totally normal. Drink a lot of water and put your feet up as much as you can.

sterpstra10

My feet and ankles are huge at the end of every day, and I have them propped up at work all day   My doc is not worried at all since my blood pressure is normal.  She said that even though it seems like it wouldn't help, go for a walk once a day.  It's the just standing on your feet all day or sitting at a desk all day (like me) that the fluid just kind of sits there.  And make sure you drink more water and cut down on salt intake.  Today is the first day I could put shoes on instead of flip flops in a week

FabulousMrs.P

Like PP said, my doctor told me that unless I am having some other pre-e symptoms (headache, high BP, protein in my urine, etc) then the swelling is annoying, but normal. If you are unsure, just give your doctor a call...they can always check you out and let you know if it is something to worry about.