should i be concerned about this?

[*pud01*]

my hands have swelled to a point where i have had to take my watch off, my rings didnt fit anymore anyway due to water retention but theres a big difference today my fingers are like chubby pork sausages and as i said earlier my wrists have swelled too.
Is this just due to heat or should I ring mat unit just to ask... I dont want to panic, but my knuckles are dimples in my hands.

please tell me if this is ab/normal

 

[daftscotslass]

It could be the heat or exertion but if it's come on suddenly it couldn't hurt to get checked.

 

[fran_23]

just found this for you...hope it helps

Swollen feet, ankles, legs and hands are common symptoms of pregnancy. You may notice the rings on your fingers feel tight. This swelling happens when the body retains water, which is caused by a couple of changes in the body during pregnancy.

As the uterus enlarges, it presses down on the main veins to the legs. This reduces the flow of blood returning to the heart, which pushes the water into the tissues into the legs and feet.

If you suffer from high blood pressure, as many women do during pregnancy, additional water can be pushed into the body tissues. If you have high blood pressure, your doctor will closely monitor your condition for signs of preeclampsia.

Contributing to your discomfort are increased levels of the hormoneA complex chemical substance created in a part or organ of the body. When released it initiates or regulates activity in an organ or group of cells in another part of the body.
Hormones secreted by endocrine glands are transported through the bloodstream to their target organ. The amount of hormone secreted is regulated either by other hormones, by neurotransmitters, or simply when an excess of the organ's activity indicates a need to reduce the amount of the hormone produced.
Other hormones are produced locally by the organs themselves and are common in the digestive tract.

 

[fran_23]

it also said on there call your doctor if you experience puffiness/swelling
on your face around your eyes or excessive swelling of the hands and feet as they are signs of pre eclampsia...maybe you should call your midwife just to be sure!!

 

[tinkerbell*]

i had really really swollen ankles and fingers last week. i asked my midwife and she said its totally normal, but to be concerned if you start getting:
- headache
- feeling sicky
- down fetal movements
- blurred vision

(unfortunatly i had these + high BP and Protien in Urine) but i was fine after many tests)...

sure its nothing to worry about, just gives you an excuse to rest lots, put ya feet up and let ya man wait on you hand and foot. hehe

keep an eye out for any other signs!

 

[abcd1234]

If its come on suddenly, and you have some of the other symptoms tinkerbell listed i would ring you're midwife and just get them to check you out.

I didnt get any swelling until i hit 33 weeks, and even then it was minimal, for the fast week i've had saugage fingers and feet so fat even my biggest shoes dont wanna fit them I know i'm fine cos they've taken my BP twice and i dont really have any of the other symptoms along with it.

I've just found that i'm too self-conscious to show my legs/ankles off so have difficulty finding cool long trousers

 

[DebbieM]

You should def contact your midwife about the swelling hun. Just to be on the safe side if nothing else xxx