2nd Trimester

Swollen feet and traveling

So, my feet have always swollen a little when flying. I'm 20 weeks and have a business trip in one week. When I asked my doctor about it last week, he okayed me to go and said said I keep my feet elevated as much as possible. Well today I woke up and my feet are now swollen for no reason. Should I call my doctor and see if he thinks it's still okay for me to go on my trip?

Re: Swollen feet and traveling

  • You can always call... Buy yourself a pair of compression socks and wear to bed or when you're lounging around and def wear them on a plane
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  • I think if you are feeling uneasy call the dr or nurse can reassure you and offer suggestions but I second the compression socks they can be really helpful! 
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  • You may also be able to get a prescription for compression socks, get properly fitted and have them covered by your insurance. I have both. I had a prescription when I was pregnant. Those ones that I picked are nylon-y looking (so they look like dress socks, I would wear them all day). I also have varying levels of fancy ones that I bought at sport stores for running. Some of them are nice enough that I wear them to work even now, PP. 
  • Agreed with the compression socks.  I also used cold wraps to help.  I bought them for my wrist but used for my ankles when they flared up.
  • Thanks for the suggestions everyone!!
  • You can get great compression hose on Amazon too. I like the toeless thigh highs better than the socks. If you can't elevate your feet, look up dvt plane exercises on google for good tricks. 
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