Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
Pregnancy (Expert Forum)
Still having abnormal symptoms 8weeks PP
Answered by
Keith Downing, MD - Obstetrics, Gynecology
MA
This forum is for questions and support regarding pregnancy issues such as: Alcohol/Drugs, Bleeding, Caesarean Section, Childbirth, Diabetes, Depression, Fetal Monitoring, Genetic Testing, Hormonal Changes, Labor, Lamaze, Morning Sickness, Nutrition, Parenting, Prenatal Care, Weight gain.
Still having abnormal symptoms 8weeks PP
by Jessica3001, May 21, 2008 02:26PM
I gave birth 8 weeks ago. Normal vaginal delivery. However, I was induced at 37 weeks due to PIH which progressed to HELLP syndrome within hours after giving birth. I had to be sent home on BP meds due to continuing high BP readings, and was on for 3 weeks. Since then My BP has been better, but still experiencing high Diastolic readings (in the 80's and 90's). Since this whole thing I have had a chronic feeling of pressure in my head, with daily mild headaches. It feels as though I have a bad head cold that won't go away. I also have been experiencing eye floaters along with the feeling that I haven't slept in days. Blood work came back normal as well as CT scan. Had both done 2 weeks ago. Can you explain what could be the continuing cause of these symptoms?
Doctor's Answer
by Keith Downing, MD, May 21, 2008 05:31PM
, May 21, 2008 05:31PM
Hello,
Probably the same process: vascular endothelial damage (damage to the lining of blood vessels) as a result of the PIH/HELLP. I can only tell you what I'd tell one of my own patients. If you have a headache that doesn't improve with tylenol or rest, present for an evaluation. It sounds like you have had a thorough work up, but sometimes blood pressure complications of pregnancy last well into the postpartum period, so close follow up and presenting for unrelenting or return of symptoms is critical. l hope you begin to feel better soon.
And congrats on the birth.
Best regards,
Dr. Downing
Probably the same process: vascular endothelial damage (damage to the lining of blood vessels) as a result of the PIH/HELLP. I can only tell you what I'd tell one of my own patients. If you have a headache that doesn't improve with tylenol or rest, present for an evaluation. It sounds like you have had a thorough work up, but sometimes blood pressure complications of pregnancy last well into the postpartum period, so close follow up and presenting for unrelenting or return of symptoms is critical. l hope you begin to feel better soon.
And congrats on the birth.
Best regards,
Dr. Downing
