Week of 8/03 Symptoms

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Aug 7, 2015 9:26:31 GMT -5 peachesncream said:

Aug 7, 2015 9:17:33 GMT -5 @pugsandwine said:

SO. My feet are super swollen, to the point of almost not getting my shoes on today (and now that they are on, they hurt!).

Dr. Google has told me two things:

1) Totally fine, will go away.
2) OMG MISCARRIAGE CALL YOUR DOCTOR NOW.

Guys? Any thoughts that aren't on either extreme? Heh

Drink more water?  Avoid salty foods?  Do you ever have blood pressure issues?

It does seem pretty early for swelling so it might be worth a call to your doctor but I think it's more of a "huh, that's weird" than an emergency.  I wouldn't worry and I always say err on the side of calling if you're worried!

So - I already drink (what I think is) a ton of water... I usually drink like 5 16oz bottles during the day and three-to-four large glasses at night.

I did have miso soup last night, which is sodium city - so maybe that's playing a part?

I think I'm going to give it a few hours and if it doesn't change and/or gets worse, I'll call doc.

Thanks for the thoughts!

ETA: No history of blood pressure issues for me personally.

[cinnamonsmiles]

Aug 7, 2015 9:17:33 GMT -5 @pugsandwine said:

SO. My feet are super swollen, to the point of almost not getting my shoes on today (and now that they are on, they hurt!).

Dr. Google has told me two things:

1) Totally fine, will go away.
2) OMG MISCARRIAGE CALL YOUR DOCTOR NOW.

Guys? Any thoughts that aren't on either extreme? Heh

I wouldn't think in any way that it would be #2.

Fascinatingly enough, The Brewer's Diet would tell you to add more protein and salt for swelling (though if you're getting a ton, just don't decrease).
I've had friends with swelling issues and generally that diet has really helped. Also, how often are you sitting/on your feet for your job? If there is any way for you to prop your feet up, it might help with swelling.

Just a suggestion

[awkwardturtle]

@pugsandwine, I would call your doctor and see what they say.

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Aug 7, 2015 9:32:30 GMT -5 cinnamonsmiles said:

Aug 7, 2015 9:17:33 GMT -5 @pugsandwine said:

SO. My feet are super swollen, to the point of almost not getting my shoes on today (and now that they are on, they hurt!).

Dr. Google has told me two things:

1) Totally fine, will go away.
2) OMG MISCARRIAGE CALL YOUR DOCTOR NOW.

Guys? Any thoughts that aren't on either extreme? Heh

I wouldn't think in any way that it would be #2.

Fascinatingly enough, The Brewer's Diet would tell you to add more protein and salt for swelling (though if you're getting a ton, just don't decrease).
I've had friends with swelling issues and generally that diet has really helped. Also, how often are you sitting/on your feet for your job? If there is any way for you to prop your feet up, it might help with swelling.

Just a suggestion

I sit all day but don't have my feet up ever. Looking for something to prop them up on now...

[jewel441]

@pugsandwine we I would drink some water and try and put your feet up and see if it goes down. Last week we went for a walk outside and it was a little too hot. My fingers swelled so much I couldn't bend them all the way. But it went down when I got inside and relaxed and had some water. It never hurts to call your doc though, it's business hours and everything

[isolemnlyswear]

Aug 7, 2015 9:40:47 GMT -5 @pugsandwine said:

Aug 7, 2015 9:32:30 GMT -5 cinnamonsmiles said:

I wouldn't think in any way that it would be #2.

Fascinatingly enough, The Brewer's Diet would tell you to add more protein and salt for swelling (though if you're getting a ton, just don't decrease).
I've had friends with swelling issues and generally that diet has really helped. Also, how often are you sitting/on your feet for your job? If there is any way for you to prop your feet up, it might help with swelling.

Just a suggestion

I sit all day but don't have my feet up ever. Looking for something to prop them up on now...

You doing okay? Did the swelling go down?

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Aug 7, 2015 19:47:31 GMT -5 isolemnlyswear said:

Aug 7, 2015 9:40:47 GMT -5 @pugsandwine said:

I sit all day but don't have my feet up ever. Looking for something to prop them up on now...

You doing okay? Did the swelling go down?

Hey! Thanks so much for asking! I feel better today and am much less swollen. If it happens again I'll definitely call the doc.