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Swollen ankles!
I KNOW this is a very common thing in pregnancy, particularly towards the end, but having had a practically trouble- and symptom-free time of it so far I am HORRIFIED to discover that in the space of the past 7 hours my ankles have disappeared and there are tennis balls in their place!
I know that it's probably just water retention (normal) but I also know that it could be a sign of pre-eclampsia (bad). Do you think it's worth getting an emergency appointment with the midwife so she can check my wee, BP etc? My next scheduled appt is a week away, which seems like quite a long time.
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I know that it's probably just water retention (normal) but I also know that it could be a sign of pre-eclampsia (bad). Do you think it's worth getting an emergency appointment with the midwife so she can check my wee, BP etc? My next scheduled appt is a week away, which seems like quite a long time.
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yeah i would check with MW if you are concered - that's what they are there for.
i have not possessed a pair of ankles for months now and same as you not really suffered in any other ways. my BP is always fine but get my MW to check at each appointment.
xx
however if your not experiencing any other symptoms... i wouldnt worry too much...
BUT.. if your not sure.. you should always get checked for piece of mind....
my feet were so big that if i painted them green id have looked like SHREK!!!!
I would deffo get them checked just to be on the safe side,and for piece of mind really.
Let us know how you get on hun!
Carrie 36+3
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