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left ankle/foot always more swollen then right?/?

casper26casper26
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I see my OB tomorrow but was curious if this is happening to anyone else?
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Re: left ankle/foot always more swollen then right?/?

  • Keena80Keena80 member
    That would worry me slightly because it could mean a blood clot. Is there heat or pain accompanying the swelling?
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  • Ready4VirgoBabyReady4VirgoBaby
    Yes, my left foot & ankle tends to be a little more swollen than my right foot & ankle. I have no idea why.
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  • grlmom16grlmom16 member
    Mine is...asked my OB and he said it could be the way I am sitting at work, usually my left leg is planted on the ground w/ my right crossd over or under it, or where the baby is laying too has something to do w/ it, they way she's pressing on my uterus? Either way he didn't seem concerned, only if it were my calf and it was painful did he say to call or come in, but the ankle/foot is usually ok. :) Just one of those weird things I guess!
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  • jlees2005jlees2005
    Happens to me too. 
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  • ilovetolaughilovetolaugh member
    Happens to me also.  Its not a ton more swollen or anything, just noticeably.

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  • kimswim26kimswim26 member
    My left ankle is always more swollen as well. 
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  • KJmashupKJmashup member

    Yes, my OB said that is common because the growing uterus is obstructing the vena cava, a major vein that runs down the right side of your body. If I understand correctly, the vena cava has that much more pressure on it, which results in fluid build-up in the left side of the body.

    Also, I think that's why they say it's best to lie on your left side instead of your right.

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  • gracelord121809gracelord121809 member
    right leg is actually swollen, whenever I prop up my legs normally i fall asleep wake up and my left leg is still propped up and my rights tucked under my right thigh... no mystery there
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  • MeghaJakeMeghaJake member
    Yep - never thought to ask why.
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  • The HousewifeThe Housewife member
    If it's only a slight difference, it's normal. I can't remember exactly why, but it has something to do with which side your heart pumps blood out of.
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  • delg23delg23 member
    I'm the opposite. My right side is more swollen.
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  • tmking173tmking173
    Happens to me everytime i swell.. left is always bigger than right
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  • lolclolc member

    YES!!! And I am happy you asked this - this was a concern of mine that I asked at the OB just today!!! I only saw the nurse practitioner though. She didn't seem too concerned, and said that it is normal for the left to swell a little more than the right.

    I am having some issues with my left foot/ankle right now. It feels like I broke my ankle (on the top!) But I can walk on it just fine. It just hurts a LOT to the touch. There is some swelling, but it's not severe or anything. She said it's just from lack of circulation. Great. And I still have 8 more weeks!

    I specifically asked if this means I could have DVT and she said no, not at all. So I'm a *little* comforted by that.

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