I was already in the hospital last time when I started having adema.... but not this time. At a mere 5 weeks my feet already look like balloons attached to my legs! What do all of you think? Time for a call to the Dr yet or do I need to just buck up and stop whining yet?:blush:
JollyHolly
06-28-2008, 11:27 PM
Is it something in your diet causing this? Do you eat alot of processed food (from a box or bag) or restaurant food? I know I had really bad swelling/water weight when I would eat out at restaurant chains (Olive Garden, chinese food) since they tend to use MSG (monosodium glutamate)in their food. You should start looking at the labels, b/c Ive seen it in Doritos, whole wheat crackers, Old El Paso enchilada sauce, jsut to name a couple. It's commonplace in chinese food and also fast food. Just a thought... Does it help the swelling if you raise your feet? Walk? Drink alot of water? Is it just your feet or other body parts also? Other than that I have no idea what to say. I'd definately bring it up to your provider next visit!
alisha_roseleip
06-29-2008, 12:19 AM
I was out of town this weekend but tried to stay to salads. I did have a taco for lunch but it only had beans no meat, so unless the shells have some....
Do you know if Diet Coke has any??:headscratch: I have had one each day for the last few days:blush:; so, if that is the case... there goes Alishas' addiction for this pg:cry:
asteiner18
06-29-2008, 07:06 AM
i stay away from msg, lots of salt, sugar, no caffiene... just to name a few.... but to much salt will do it too!!! i have pre- e and i swell a TON also... do you have pre-e?
alisha_roseleip
06-29-2008, 07:34 AM
I did with dd:mrgreen:
asteiner18
06-29-2008, 08:24 AM
than be doubly careful.... my aunt had it so bad that she went into cardiac arrest, had kidney and liver failure, swelled SOOO BAD that she lots 5 layers of skin, she couldnt move, and went into a coma for 3 months.... she also lots 2 babies!!!! :cry: i also had it and i know how serious it can be... you MUST be careful.... she didnt limit her salt and i learned from her mistake!!! NO SALT, and she also didnt limit greasy food and caffeine... so i dont have any of that... i am super careful with everything i eat!!!! please be careful!!!
