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Pregnancy Leg and Foot Pain
While morning sickness, fatigue, and back pain are frequent complaints during pregnancy, leg and foot problems are just as common, particularly during the last trimester. Fortunately, chances are these ailments will disappear after you deliver. In the meantime, there are some things you can do to alleviate discomfort.
Beginning early in your pregnancy, alternate circulation-boosting exercise with the proper amount of rest (prop those feet and legs up!). This can prevent foot and leg problems from developing in the first place. But if those aches have already begun, here's the scoop on what's causing them and what you can do about it.
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Hi, as you have mentioned, there are good resources to help mitigate the effects of or minimize pregnancy foot pain. Big brands (think scholls, orthera) offer shoe inserts that support the arch. I've recommended those to our patients and for the most part, they do help. Links to orthotics that can help: Dr. Scholls (drscholls.com/drscholls/forher/insolesandinserts.asp) Orthera (shop.orthera.com/orthotics-active-women/)
1/27/2012 05:56:14 PM Report Abusethankyou soo much for answering this for me, i got a horribel the worse i have ever had, charly horse 2 nights ago, i have had troubles before i got pregnant and ran out of bananas. that was horribel, it lasted for a while, i have never feelt pain like that and i forgot to ask my nurse practioner about this. so thankyou so much for answering my questions on what i can do to help with this problem :)
10/6/2011 08:05:01 AM Report AbuseI have a question also that's not mentioned in the mani-pedi section. I have had pedicure professionals warn me about having the soles of my feet massaged, saying it interferes with normal uterine activity and may cause pre-term labor. Has anyone ever heard of this or had experience with this? I'm a little nervous to have my feet massaged now.....
6/10/2010 12:06:41 PM Report AbuseHi blueridgbuterfly I am having swelling in both my feet; when I discussed it with my Doctor she was explained that it was normal and that she would have been more concerned if it were just the one leg/foot. I'd say mention it to your doctor, just to be on the safe side.
4/29/2010 08:05:28 PM Report Abusei am have some awelling issues in one leg and would like to know if its common
2/22/2010 11:07:19 PM Report AbuseI'm disappointed that this article doesn't mention anything about the signs and symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in the legs during pregnancy. Women are naturally at higher risk during pregnancy and many of us are prone to them with blood clotting disorders and are unaware of it. Mine was discovered at 28 weeks during my first pregnancy when my leg hurt and was swollen. Ladies, don't take these symptoms lightly.
2/22/2010 11:27:28 AM Report AbuseMy question is that i have cronic pain already in my back both rt. and left siatica, both knees, & my rt. foot. Due to a car wreak i had several years ago. I am wondering @ this point if my methadone medicine that i take for my cronic pain management is going to be a problem for my baby, now or when i deliver also???? Has anone ever been thru this same thing?? I would love to hear some input on how it turned out for baby & mommy? Thanks alot Krissysue
2/10/2010 02:13:04 PM Report Abuse