Should I call my OB?

HeartsOnABand · July 2012

This morning I woke up for one of my normal potty breaks around 3am and when I went to grab the toilet paper I couldnt clasp my hand to grab it because it was so swollen. So I turned the light on and discovered my hands were majorly swollen and purple around my wedding rings. I called DH in there to help me get my rings off and that was a painful 15 min process (we ended up using veggie oil to slide them off). I had DH rub them with lotion, went back to bed for a couple of hours, and this may sound ridiculous but I elevated them on a couple of stacked pillows as I would do for my feet. I woke up to get ready for work and they are still really swollen and painful. They also have a purple-ish tint to them but I can actualy close them now.

A co-worker of mine came in my office to chat and I could tell she looked at my hands a couple of times. Finally she asked me if I am able to wear my wedding rings and I told her the story and she said she could actually tell and my hands and fingers look like they are gonna bust but she didnt want to "just come out and say it"

I am very comfortable with swelling at this point since my feet/ankles/calves have been since 2nd tri, but my hands are a different story - this is new to me. Is this something I should contact my OB about? Anyone else swelling really bad in their hands and fingers?

Nikko Blue · July 2012

That doesn't sound like normal swelling. I would call just to be on the safe side.

nrb4576 · July 2012

I had terrible swelling, numbness and carpal tunnel with my first pregnancy, but it came on gradually and stuck with me for the last couple of months. There was nothing I could do to make it feel better...just tried to avoid salty food and drink a ton of water.

I think if you experience any new sudden and extreme swelling that you haven't had before, it may be good to call your OB. May signal something is changing with your BP, pre-E or something?? Can't hurt to call.

ufmelissa · July 2012

Mine get swollen and stiff at night and I gave up wearing my wedding ring about a month ago but I would definitely call or go in or at the very least, go to a pharmacy and take your blood pressure because that can be a sign of pre-e.

chickenlittlenc · July 2012

Definitely call. Sudden onset of swelling in the hands/face is one of the things I was instructed to *definitely* call for, even after-hours.

VolFanRN · July 2012

Yes, please call. This was one of the things my OB instructed me to call if it ever happened. Especially since it was so sudden. Hopefully everything will be just fine, but please keep us posted!

JKS21 · July 2012

I would call to ease your mind, but I have had my wedding ring off for over a month already due to swollen hands (normal). Lately, my newest thing now is that it hurts to clasp my hands and a few of my finger tips actually feel numb and I get a lot of moments where my hands fall asleep lately, it's carpal tunnel, pregnancy related! Never thought that would happen! I think its from all the swelling and pressure on different things. If your BP is checking out OK (mine has been up and down so I have been monitered a few times and it was all OK), I am sure it's normal. But I am all about being safe and jsut asking, doesnt hurt.

HeartsOnABand · July 2012

Called my OB office and the head nurse or my OB will be calling me back sometime today. The swelling has gone down some and they arent burning and painful like they were so I am hoping its just a random swelling issue but I shall soon find out! Thanks ladies!

Sarendipity · July 2012

You did the right thing. That kind of swelling can be indicative of preeclampsia, which can come on suddenly and be very serious. Not trying to scare you, but you definitely should have called.

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