Swollen legs while pregnant help

I never swelled until this pregnancy. It happened for a couple of days a few months ago, but then sat and yesterday I swelled a good amount. Ankles, felt, legs, hands. I woke up this morning and it's better, but not back to normal. Now I keep getting pins and needles in my legs, ankles, feet. Is this something I should be concerned about poor does it go along with the swelling?

Re: Swollen legs while pregnant help

I would call your doctor. The pins and needles and the swelling of the hands may be the start of pre eclampsia.

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How far along are you? Several things could be happening. It could be the humidity (drink a lot of water) causing you to swell. Pins and needles isn't really a sign of preeclampsia but you could be getting pregnancy induced carpal tunnel. If you feel more swollen than normal you must call your doctor. They can take a look at you and know in a second if you are just swollen or need to be monitored for another condition. Are you feeling otherwise well?

If you are over 20 weeks I would call the doctor and get in ASAP. That is when preeclampsia can start.

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Thanks ladies. I am 33 weeks. Now that the swelling is back, I don't really have the pins and needles. I am going to put my feet up and see if that helps. I see my dr tomorrow, so hopefullymimcan hold off!

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Hand/Face swelling is a sign of pre-eclampsia. Please call your dr asap. Better safe than sorry. If you have any headaches, blurred vision, or stomach issues go to the ER asap.

Re: Swollen legs while pregnant help

I don't know about the swelling, but I have had pins and needles and I was told it could be sciatica.