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is this normal?

im a ftm and currently 29+4.. throughout my pregnancy i havent really had any trouble with swelling. we today ive noticed that my hands are swelling a little, alog with my toes and i think maybes my arms too.. its not like crazy big, just can kinda tell. but its happening like all at once.. does anyone know what this might be, or if its just normal??
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8628831 tn?1407267564
I woke up one morning and one of my feet was swollen and huge and the other was normal! I normally have small feet so me and my fiance had a huge laugh. Haha. As long as it doesnt bother you (put your feet up if they hurt) & it doesnt get outrageous and i remember reading that if your face and neck get swollen then it can be a red flag for preclampsia and should go get checked out! Also i read that swelling is reduced when you drink more water!
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Could be high blood pressure. Go get it checked.  Reduce your salt intake and drink more water n elevate your legs. Rest
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8489354 tn?1405627762
If it's minor swelling it is probably just normal pregnancy swelling. If it is severe or accompanied by severe headaches, nausea, blurred vision, or high blood pressure I would be concerned and talk to your doctor right away. If you're just having minor swelling I would just mention it at your next appointment.  
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Just my feet, ankles and toes.  
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I had swelling in my hands which caused carpal tunnel, since I was working at a desk. Try to move around, limit salt, drink water blah blah blah. I put.on 20 lbs in 2 weeks because of toxemia, it's crazy, let your doctor know if it bothers you. But it's normal.
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It could be a sign of pre eclampsia, have you got any swelling in your face? I'm 26&5days and the only swelling I get is in my feet and ankles
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