Re: Excessive Swelling in feet/ankles

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Toxemia *is* pre-eclampsia. Eclampsia is the condition that has developed when you are at the point of having seizures. Before that is pre-eclampsia. And before that (and maybe going nowhere but this) is Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension (PIH).

>My
>doctor, put me on total bed rest for the last 4 weeks of pregnancy with
>my son.

This has not been shown to help lower blood pressure, and can cause undue stress.

>I stay away from salt.

Actually, avoiding salt can *cause* swelling. Your body needs a certain amount of salt. You should salt your foods to taste, but don't pig-out on extra salty foods such as chips, pretzels, and pickles.

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Suzanne S. Powell
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