Swelling and numbness

So my right foot, ankle and part of my leg is swollen. My doctor has seen this and said being it's only the right side it is due to the baby leaning on a nerve. Now I am starting to feel a little numbness in my knee and thinking it's because of the swelling.

Should I be concerned? It's not completely numb, just as if it was falling asleep.

Re: Swelling and numbness

This has been happening to me. My dr. said the swelling is causing compression and that is why I feel numb. They said not to be concerned unless I get a headache or start having vision problems. They said to drink lots of water with lemon added and to keep my feet elevated as much as possible. They said with the warmer weather coming it may even get worse.

Re: Swelling and numbness

Julie is 100% correct. You can also try eating cantaloupe, it has a natural diratic.

Re: Swelling and numbness

That's what I thought it was related too but wasn't 100% sure. What a relief after reading both responses!

Thanks girls

Message edited 5/6/2008 9:13:39 AM.