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Suggest Remedy For Pain And Swelling In Legs And Feet During Pregnancy

I am 24 weeks pregnant and was wondering if there s anything I can do to help relieve the pain and swelling in my legs and feet? I have scoliosis and sciatica as it is plus I have a history of four knee surgeries and also a right tibial plateau fracture...whenever I walk, the pain in my right knee is so unbearable that I can t bend it when I walk and have to sit down after walking less than a half block. Is there anything I can do to help alleviate any pic these symptoms?
Thu, 5 May 2016
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Swelling in lower limbs in pregnancy is common. Keep your legs slightly elevated while sleeping. You can keep 2-3 pillows under your feet while on bed. Take some rest as you have joints problems. Apply voltral gel over both knees three times daily and you can take Tab. paracetamol 500mg three times daily. Also consult orthopaedic surgeon & do not become a regular user of taking painkillers. As it can have adverse effects on the baby as well as your stomach. Thank you for contacting HCM. Take care
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Suggest Remedy For Pain And Swelling In Legs And Feet During Pregnancy

Hi Swelling in lower limbs in pregnancy is common. Keep your legs slightly elevated while sleeping. You can keep 2-3 pillows under your feet while on bed. Take some rest as you have joints problems. Apply voltral gel over both knees three times daily and you can take Tab. paracetamol 500mg three times daily. Also consult orthopaedic surgeon & do not become a regular user of taking painkillers. As it can have adverse effects on the baby as well as your stomach. Thank you for contacting HCM. Take care