Balloon feet!!

[bunnymom1980]

My feet have really swelled up quite bad today. I've got my Birkenstocks on the loosest strap setting and they're still a bit tight.

I haven't done much today except sit down. I can't tolerate laying on my back with my feet up for more than a few minutes because I've got a bad back anyway.

Any suggestions? Do you think it's anything to worry about? I saw my midwife 2 weeks ago and my blood pressure was fine but I'm not due to see her again for another 2 weeks.

 

[aramintalovegrove]

This heat doesnt help, no advice other than keep em up as much as possible, we are lucky its flipflop weather really!!!

 

[MissSara]

My feet are the same, they are HUGE and swollen, i look like a freak.
I filled the bath with cold water and soaked them in there for a little while and it seemed to take the swelling down a little bit. It must be the heat as my fingers are the same ( had to take my engagement ring off ) but my bp is fine.

 

[handbagqueen]

Mine have been the same over the last few days. I just have a constant bowl of cold water near me and keep dipping them in and out- also keep them elevated (when they're not in the water!) Looks set to continue with this sodding hot weather too

 

[Hazel]

Mine are huge. Even sitting normally with feet on floor is making them worse. You've just got to keep them up.

 

[mum2soon4]

make sure you drink plenty of water too

 

[HideiLu]

Mine have been huge for ages and the heat makes them worse.

The only way they slightly go down is staying in and cooling off!

 

[bunnymom1980]

Thanks,

They're a bit better this morning but it took me ages to get to sleep because they were sore last night.

My only reason for worrying was because I had pre-eclampsia with my son and I've been told I'm high risk to develop it again.

 

[x Naomi x]

yes had swollen feet for weeks now and my BP is always around 110/60, i dont think the fact i am pretty immobile helps but in this heat, i think quite alot of people will have the same problems

 

[sparky]

i soak mine in cold water with a few drops of lemon essential oil, perfectly safe to use and takes the swelling down nicely