What Causes This & What Can I Do? Posted: 11-23-03 20:23pm
First of all, i'm 25 with and had my first
child 16 months ago. But every since I
was in my last trimester, till this day, I
still have alot of swelling. Mostly in
my hands and feet. Sometimes it feels
like I can't even move my hands when I
first wake up. And usually when i'm hot,
which is alot now. Is this normal? I am
still carrying a little extra weight is
this the cause? Also, I my occasionally
hands become tingly. I feel my blood
pressure is up sometimes too. I am on
medication as well for depression and so I
can sleep- this is all I can think of that
would be important to my culprit. But
like I said I ve been experiencing this
stuff during my pregnancy-no meds.Does
anyone experience this too?
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redrose
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 19 Nov 2003 Posts: 47
Posted: 11-23-03 21:13pm
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purple333
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Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 1420 Location: Sydney
Posted: 12-20-03 10:52am
I agree it could be diabetes &
regardless you need to see a dr & have
a thorough check up (don't let the dr get
away with just a chat & quick once
over have blood & urine tests done
including kidney & liver function
tests, cholesterol & blood sugar).
However you could also do some things that
might help relieve some of your problems:
take a gentle 30 minute walk between 6
& 7 am (at this hour even if overcast
the sun has a positive affect on stress -
so will the time out - you can always put
the baby in a stroller). This might also
help reduce your weight & with that in
mind do not diet just be sensible, maybe
have 5 small meals spread throughout the
day instead of 3 large plus snacks.
