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Pregnant. Severe Back Pain, Leg Cramps, Swollen Feet And Hand, Low Hemoglobin Level With Below Normal BP. Have Low Lying Placenta. Advice
Hi,
i have just entered into my 7th month of pregnancy.
i have severe back pain accompanied with leg cramps and swollen feets and hands.my hemoglobin level is 8.3 and some time my blood pleasure level is below normal.my doctor told me in my 5 th month that my placenta is low lying (IInd grade).
i generally feel very dizzy and weak..and not able to walk for,mor than 15 minutes..
kindly advice what should i do?what kind of food i should take and avoid.?how to get relieved from back pain and leg,cramps?
Thank you
i have just entered into my 7th month of pregnancy.
i have severe back pain accompanied with leg cramps and swollen feets and hands.my hemoglobin level is 8.3 and some time my blood pleasure level is below normal.my doctor told me in my 5 th month that my placenta is low lying (IInd grade).
i generally feel very dizzy and weak..and not able to walk for,mor than 15 minutes..
kindly advice what should i do?what kind of food i should take and avoid.?how to get relieved from back pain and leg,cramps?
Thank you
Tue, 19 Nov 2013
Hello,
Your symptoms can be related to the anemia you have and moreover, the demands of the pregnancy are more during the second trimester and this could be adding to everything. In the current scenario, you would need iron and calcium supplements, plenty of fresh fruits and fresh vegetables and milk products, regular follow up and adequate rest. A repeat sonogram will help to locate the position of the placenta; usually it moves upward. Try to rest with foot end elevation; along with calcium, this will help to relieve the pain and cramps. Wish you safe motherhood.
Your symptoms can be related to the anemia you have and moreover, the demands of the pregnancy are more during the second trimester and this could be adding to everything. In the current scenario, you would need iron and calcium supplements, plenty of fresh fruits and fresh vegetables and milk products, regular follow up and adequate rest. A repeat sonogram will help to locate the position of the placenta; usually it moves upward. Try to rest with foot end elevation; along with calcium, this will help to relieve the pain and cramps. Wish you safe motherhood.
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