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Water Retention in Fingers - HELP!

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At first it was just kinda creepy but would subside as the day progressed. It's a pregnancy symptom I was rather surprised by when it was confirmed by my MW. Now it's incredibly painful and lasts the entire day. It feels hot and like I need to ice them or something.

Anyone else experiencing this and have advice? I already have some super sexy ted hose for water retention in my legs but this is a whole other story.

 Thanks!

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  • Augustmama1113Augustmama1113 member
    Yes! Same thing just started happening to me today. It's kind of painful. I thought maybe I hurt yesteday but it turns out to be water retention. I did ice and it felt better, but still looks the same. Glad to hear I'm not the only one.
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  • StefaniePaceStefaniePace
    I just asked my doctor about this and she said to drink as much ice cold water as possible. She said the cold water helps swelling.. also soaking in cold water.
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  • Karen1998Karen1998 member
    You probably need to increase your water intake.  You can also clench and unclench your hands to help increase blood flow.  That'll help the blood to move more and should reduce at least some of the swelling.  Since it's painful and hot, you should also give your doctor a call tomorrow and let him/her know that you're experiencing those symptoms. 
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  • SarahPLizSarahPLiz member
    Mine get painful like that during our evening walks. It really helps for me to put my hands above my head for a few minutes and clench and unclench my fingers. Yes, strangers think i am waving at them, but it allows the fluid to drain easier. 
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  • babybchbumbabybchbum member

    My OB advised if I was beginning to get painful water retention to be looking for other signs of preclampsia.While that is not always the case it is often the 1st noticeable sign.

     

    Drink lots of ice water and stay away from sugary substances, like juice and soda.

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  • stargirl76stargirl76
    Yikes! I don't have any swelling anywhere (thank goodness), but I hope yours goes down soon! Do try downing a lot of cold water throughout the day...

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  • sreitmesreitme
    I've read in a few places that watermelon helps with swelling too. Good luck!
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