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Vulval variscosities - anyone else?

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littlefrenchonion · 06/02/2017 20:40

Sorry if TMI... Since about 20 weeks, downstairs has felt very 'full' and heavy, especially after her waking up or if I really need the loo.

Went out with some friends today (am now 27 weeks) and during the meal went to the loo and felt a weird sensation, almost like a pop, and a subtle stinging sensation. To my horror there is a big, fluidy swelling on one er... side (outer). I never had this at all with DC1!

Dr. Google and his disturbing slideshow of fanny photos has diagnosed a vulval varicose vein.

Anyone else had/have this? Please tell me it'll go Shock It looks horrendous and it feels very odd!

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Mustbeinsane1984 · 08/02/2017 16:37

I sympathize with you! I have it :( I had it with my first son and it disappeared a week or two after the birth. This time round I have had it from around 12 weeks. I am still pretty active but if I don't wear the compression tights it becomes sore if I am on my feet too long. They say these things get worse the more pregnancies you have. Let your mid wife know and she might take a look as I know it can possibly cause complications if far back during the birth. Hold on in there, won't be long until your baby arrives and it will probably be gone :)

otherstories · 08/02/2017 16:42

Waaaah! YES! Awful varicose veins all up my left side from ankle to pelvis. I was told no issue apart from discomfort and it'll go. Sucks though...

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littlefrenchonion · 08/02/2017 17:18

Thank you :) I saw my consultant today (for another issue) and he said... "it doesn't look pretty (Blush)but it will go, don't worry about it"

Feel a bit better today, have found stuffing a rolled up flannel in between two pairs of pants seems to help and I look like I have a prosthetic penis in the wrong trousers but at least I can walk comfortably. Oh the glamour!

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Mustbeinsane1984 · 08/02/2017 18:23

Oops I bet no woman looks pretty down there in pregnancy :)

Pressure to hold it 'up' does make it feel better. Glad you have found a solution for the meantime.

I have consultant next week as on top of this I have a suspect lump :(

I'm really feeling sorry for myself this week and find chocolate is helping me get through at this point :)

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