Should i be concerned about this??

Question

I'm 26 weeks 2 days and my feet have been swollen for 2 months now. They're getting bigger each day and I dont think it's normal for them to be getting bigger overnight. I cut back on my salt intake, I drink lots of water, I elevate my feet, I soak them in warm water, I massage them but nothing is helping. It really hurts to walk on them and they just feel like they're ready to bust. When I push down on them my finger leaves an indentation mark and then they start to tingle a little bit. Is that normal or should I call my doctor? My hands and legs are also swollen. My legs have been swollen for 2 months and my hands have been swollen for a month. My face is fatter but it's not swollen. What could be wrong?

I have a doctor appointment on thursday to take the sugar glucose test. Could I have preeclampsia? At each of my appointments my blood pressure is normal but it's always higher than the last. I've been gaining a lot of weight quickly and it's all in my belly. I have already gained 41 pounds. I was 124 pounds before pregnancy and now I'm 165. I get 2-3 headaches a day and tylenol doesnt help, it just makes me tired. Please help.

I'm going to call my doctor tomorrow.

Answer 1

It's not a big concern but you should still talk to your doctor at the appointment about these issues! there is a chance is could be preeclampsia but unlikely. A lot of women deal with these issues. I am 25 weeks and my feet and hands often get puffy but I also do not have preeclampsia yet! Keep doing what you have been doing and try to relax so that you don't add unneeded stress to your pregnancy! Good luck!

Answer 2

Call your doctor right away!!!  That is not normal!!!

Answer 3

no u shouldnt i know alot of people who face get fat when pregnant..u just gaining weight...nothing too big

Answer 4

I totally know how you feel!!  I had that with my 1st child so bad.  I was retaining the water.  And I ended up having preeclampsia, and they enduced me 10 days early.  Try going on small walks, and don't cut back on water.  Your baby needs that water!!  Try taking a nice warm bath (not hot) just to relax yourself during those times where you feel like your going to pop.  Good luck!!  :)

Answer 5

While some swelling is normal, severe swelling, especially in the face in not normal.  In fact, it is a symptoms of preeclampsia.  I am worried about you.  Other symptoms include, headaches, visual problems and sometimes pain on upper right side. Given the fact that your bp has been on the rise, I think you are at high risk for pre-e. Please call your doc in the morning and report these symptoms.  I would imagine he will want to see you right away and perhaps admit you for 24 hours to monitor blood and urine.  Better safe than sorry!!

Please call!!!

Answer 6

edema or swelling is normal in pregnancy i have the same thing i am 34wks pregnant...however if you blood pressure is not elevated and your not dizzy or have problems focusing on things an are not having bad headaches...then its not pre-eclampsia...also if you have no protein in your urine then its not pre-eclampsia...just normal swelling but definitly ask your doc...