Rayna,

You may also be told to wear compression stockings as they will help with
circulation and water retention.  I know my high-risk OB wants me to wear
them starting very soon.  At least since it is getting colder, the stockings
may actually feel good and help keep my legs warmer.

Linda
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From: "Rayna" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, November 11, 2005 1:40 AM
Subject: Water Retention


> I'm resending this *with* a subject line....  :-)
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> R
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> Rayna wrote:
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>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> Popping in from Lurkdom to ask:  Has anyone had problems with water
>> retention in the feet/legs and what have they done about it that works?
>> (Carla: any brilliant suggestions from you would be great!)  I've just
>> started having probs with this in the last week or so, have upped my
>> water intake, am trying to reduce salt, move my feet and legs as much as
>> I can, and have made an appt to see my GP to check for kidney damage or
>> other things.  It's making it difficult to walk and get my shoes on -
>> and these weren't particularly easy to do in the first place... ;-)
>>
>> Any suggestions?
>>
>> Rayna
>>
>> PS It's finally spring here in Perth, Yipeeeeeee!!!! Byebye winter
>> depression!!! :-D
>>
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