The dreaded varicose veins!!

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Latest post on 19 September 2013 - 15:58

I am only 19 weeks pregnant and already have quite a few varicose veins on my outer thighs and lower legs. I know I need to expect them with pregnancy ... however!! Does anyone have any recommendations or miracle creams that help reduce them? I look like spider legs!!! Thanks xx

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Latest post on 29 September 2013 - 20:57

oh do I hear you...!!! although I have them in my legs (thanks Mum!!! - yes hereditary and my Dr did tell me that when I was 17 - thanks Doc!) I had them "down stairs" when pregnant with my 2nd. Yep... in the "woohoo" area and it was not the nicest feeling at all - felt like I was a tennis ball down there from about 20 weeks onwards! :( I think I was on the low dose of asprin for memory. Baby asprin or something I think it is called 75mg... but that is me just guessing. I must try this ACV though. But I think I am destined for surgery. <sigh> - Mum had to have it done and my legs are starting to look a lot like hers.

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Latest post on 25 September 2013 - 17:31

Hi TanyaR, thanks for the advice. I tried to sleep with my legs elevated last night but ended up kicking the pillows off the bed onto the floor in my sleep!! Think I will try hirudoid gel though. Hi Alismum - thanks for the apple cider vinegar remedy - def going to try that too. Right think I should have enough lotions and potions to zap these varicose veins away now!! xx

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Latest post on 22 September 2013 - 21:16

Try this, and let us know if it works, I have heard ACV used for many things including varicose veins. http://danieltownsend.hubpages.com/hub/Apple-Cider-Varicose-Veins http://voices.yahoo.com/homemade-varicose-vein-treatment-cream-11293496.html edited by Alismum on 22/09/2013 I will try it! Just need to find some apple cider vinegar (not a normal purchase for me!). I will report back! Tania, I think you have to get the ACV with the 'mother'. (i.e raw, unpasteurised) You get it from Geant or Carrefour for about 8Dirhams. I have a bottle. It can be used for gout and arthritis as well. This one http://images.iherb.com/l/DNH-10034-1.jpg edited by Alismum on 22/09/2013 Thanks so much Alismum - most appreciated!

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Latest post on 22 September 2013 - 21:05

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Latest post on 22 September 2013 - 21:01

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Latest post on 22 September 2013 - 20:56

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Latest post on 22 September 2013 - 20:50

I am on my 3rd pregnancy, so my veins (and leg swelling) are starting to get quite bad. My OB has recommend hirudoid gel to reduce the appearance, along with wearing compression tights, and I keep my leg elevated while I sleep at night. She has advised that trying to avoid them in the first place, is definitely better than the repair work afterwards. There are also some alternative natural dietary remedies you can look at as well - I can't remember them all, but red berries are supposed to strenghten the walls of your veins (garlic and Vitamin E are also mean't to help). Lots of water, not too many of the following: refined and processed foods, soda, tea - that is all I can remember diet wise. Regular exercise (low impact e.g. swimming) is also recommended. Hope that helps.

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