Swollen back and thighs 16+4

[Cally222]

Hi ladies im 16 + 4 days and today my lower back is so swollen and both my thighs. Anyone else experienced this is slightly sore to. I am plus size so I'm sure this no doubt plays a part to. Should I be concerned just seems early to be experiencing swelling?

I've never heard of that tbh. Might be best asking your midwife.

When I google it does say its uncommon but some women get it like others do swollen ankles and feet etc... im wondering if any ladies have had any type of swelling this early

I've never had any kind of swelling that early in either of my pregnancies.

With my first, he was a summer baby and it was hot so I had swelling in my hands and feet for maybe the last 6 weeks.
With this one I'm a few days away from due date and only noticed some swelling maybe a week ago.

It seems to have gone on my back over night and legs are about same. Will try and ring midwife later

Drink lots of water and see if that helps

Will do! Seems to be not to bad and better than yesterday and Internet says only a big worry if only one leg is swollen as can be blood clots. As both are im not too worried now im just going to keep an eye on it my midwife day at my local gp on Tuesday so will give her a ring then if not gone away.