swollen ankles not pregnant

I was a waitress when I was pregnant with my son, and was constantly swollen from the knee down. PLUS I ended up having to quit at 25 weeks because I was having a lot of braxton hicks contractions, and I had a jerk for a assistant manager, that's a whole other story. BUT at least make sure you're drinking enough water!

I'm currently 15w and Saturday evening, my boyfriend and I went to an outdoor wedding. While we were waiting for the services to begin, I glanced down and noticed that both of my ankles had swollen to the size of softballs. I figured that it's nothing to be concerned over, I started propping them up when I noticed they were getting puffy yesterday, but I was still wondering if swollen feet were common this early in pregnancy or if I should be concerned? Thanks!

usually when my feet and ankles swell its from retaining water.

what may cause my ankles and feet to swell i am a 48 year old female good heart and not pregnant

17 weeks pregnant and I'm having swollen ankles. In the mornings they are normal,but by the evening they are a little swollen. Just wonder if that's normal this soon in my pregnancy.

I've heard nothing but bad things about swollen legs/ankles.. that was one of the first signs that my cousin had when she went in to the hospital around 4/5 months pregnant & found out her blood pressure was way too high.. like unreal.. she used to get horrible headaches, swollen legs/ankles, and before it could be controlled it was too late.. not trying to scare you, but I would see my doctor about it.. praying for you!

Last two days my ankles have swollen to twice thier size at work besides drinking lots of water through out the day and resting when I get home. What else should I do? Im 25 weeks, and sit in an office for work.

m a waitress and 21 weeks pregnant.. My feet and ankles swell up and start tingling and feel like their going to pop!

Instead of swollen ankles that all of my pregnant friends have complained about I get swollen feet. I couldn't even wear my normal shoes today! Anyone else have this?

i dont know if i am pregnant yet and no its not af.i thought i had it on the 23rd but it was only two days.so i dont know what it is and joy i started drinking a lot of water.lol. i mean a lot and nothing has changed.

I'm 29 weeks now and I feel like I'm the only one who is not miserable. Aside from how sick I was in the beginning and having incredibly swollen feet and ankles now, I've been awesome. No constipation, sleeping is always comfortable, good energy, my back actually feels better than before I was pregnant. I feel like everyone else just keeps talking about how they wish this was all over or how miserable they are. Am I weirdo, or is anyone else not hating this...?

I know swollen ankles happen when your pregnant but the skin on my ankles that swell are like a purplish/blue tint. Is that cause for alarm? I'm 28 weeks and just got off of a 10 hour shift waiting tables. Anything I can do for the swelling besides elevation?

I'm 32 weeks also and really struggling with swollen feet, ankles and hands. I have read up on it and plenty of rest, drinking plenty of water, and bending and stretching ankles and toes to improve circulation is just a few things you can do. I am not having much success myself. It is much worse to be pregnant in the summer and swelling. Only advice I have is those things I have listed and ask you doctor. If sweeping starts in other places like you face etc, it could be preeclampsia.

m not pregnant (that I know of?) I am trying to fall pregnant so I just wanted to know what it meant but having swollen ankles. Thanks for your reply.

I'm 33 weeks and 4 days pregnant and for the last 2 days my feet/ankles have been swollen is this normal or should I call my doctor? Thanks in advance!

Anyway, very swollen ankles are NOT good. Also you unsteadiness should not be taken too lightly. Call your doctor asap.

I already have cut dowm just the table salt I use entirely too much of. My ankles are not as swollen or as tender to the touch but they are still not normal. I smoke way tooooo much, just don't know how to quit. I want to quit for obvious health reasons but honestly, I love my cigarettes. I guess I need to love life more than those damn cigs. My mother died of lung cancer at the age of 40! We, as human beings are so stupid sometimes!

is there anyway way to help swollen ankles. My ankles have been swollen for a couple of days. Not much but the can sometimes be sore.

so ladies they say during pregnancy your ankles swell up but not mine I have noticed that only my toes have been swelling up and not my ankles is that suppose to happen I mean my toes look like balloons compared to how small my feet and ankles are right now plz help mommy in desperate need of answers t

ive heard about swollen hands being normal, just like swollen feet and ankles are, god knows my ankles and feet.... espiecilly one foot have been swollen since the 34 week mark... unless they hurt, are red, you have spots in your vision, headaches or a fever then you should be ok. just dont eat anything salty and drink tons and tons of fluids and elevate your hands as much as you can and the swelling should go down. this is exacxtly what my doc told me good luck!

About a week ago I was hospitlaized for chest pains and swollen ankles. I had an echo and a cardio cath done to see if there were any blockages. To my surprise there was no blockages. the doctors placed me on meds for hypertention and gave me a water pill, I do not have the pain in my chest anymore but I still have the swelling in my ankles and it seems to be getting worse what could be going on?

Ok so I'm supposed to keep an eye out if my ankles get swollen. And I think they are but I'm not sure. I also have a weird feeling in.both my legs and I'm not sure why. My doctor thinks I might be developing high blood pressure due to my high levels of protein so im supposed to keep an eye out for the symptoms. So please any advice will be helpful.

My feet, ankles and lower legs tend to swell most days, especially if I'm up on my feet all day (at work for example). But the doctor isn't concerned. I puff up all day and piddle all night. Perhaps it's just my old blood vessels aren't working as well as they used to. Don't have varicose veins so who knows? I follow a low sodium diet just because it's the smart thing to do. Also learned more about it when my Dad was diagnosed with heart failure. Wanted to support him.

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