Could it be the start of preeclampsia?

[xktxcx]

I had a routine clinic appointment Monday morning and according to the doctor everything was fine however later that day I started feeling unwell and had a headache/migraine that wouldn't go with paracetamol. My partner called 111 that evening and they saw me within half an hour but when the doctor checked my blood pressure it was 160/91 which he said was high and a urine sample showed protein. He rang the hospital and they wanted to see me straight away and when they checked my notes from the appointment I'd had that morning they couldn't believe the consultant hadn't referred me to them ad had high bp and protein then as well.  I ended up spending most of the night on delivery suite and my blood pressure had gone down to 110/70 by the morning. Does this mean I definitely don't have preeclampsia or does your blood pressure go up and down with it? This is my third child and I've never had blood pressure issues with my other 2?

[xktxcx]

Back in hospital again blood pressure went up to 169/109 they've given me medication to bring it down and steroids to mature babies lungs. Guess it's just a waiting game now to see what they decide to do.

[5Nov]

Blood pressure shouldn't go higher than 140/90, then you need to be on meds. Ideally it should be around 110/70 as you are pregnant.
And yes food wise, low sodium high protein.

[Mommy12soon]

And don't eat anything with sodium it will make it worse for you

[Mommy12soon]

I had preclamsia with my son I had high blood pressure and towards the end I ended up very swollen headaches and blurry vision I spend 2 weeks at the hospital and had a csection at 37 week my son spent 2 weeks in the nicu but now he's 5 yrs old smart and healthy don't take any chance if you feel a little headache or something not right go to labor and dilivery preaclemsia is something very bad could cuase death to you and your baby your blood pressure is way to high don't wait...

[xktxcx]

Blood pressure was 140/82 when I had it checked today. Not really sure if this is high or not as they never said anything.

[xktxcx]

I'm 28 weeks and resting with 2 children already and a full time job is not really going to happen. They didn't tell me I shouldn't be working but I have an appointment this afternoon so will ask them then.

[5Nov]

I have pre-eclampsia. I am in the hospital for the fourth time now since I was about 21weeks, I will be 33weeks tomorrow. I drink 6 tablets daily at this stage. Dr is trying to get me to go as long as possible without having to deliver baby.
How far along are you?

[fagi4ka]

Keep checking your BP regularly. Also, I'd have a doctor do US to check on baby growth. But take it EASY, try to stay relaxed and rest rest rest..
I've never had BP issues before, but had a headache 2 weeks ago, then sudden BP spike the next day - to 180/110. Plus my protein was high so got diagnozed with severe preemclampsia. Stayed in hospital for 2 days, they were not able to control my BP. Plus, baby wasnt growing since high BP reduces blood flow through placenta.
Do I ended up having a CSection and delivered my baby girl at 28 weeks. She is 30 weeks today and, thank God, she is making progress..
So definitely be careful, BP is no joke. Rest and stay in bed in a dimmed room as much as possible.

[aallen39]

I was just in the hospital earlier for the billionth time to be monitored with preeclampsia. Within an hour my bp ranged from 120/77 to 158/92. My 24 urine tests and blood tests look great but my daily urine samples are getting worse and I'm putting on a lot of weight. It's completely normal to have some tests show definite preclampsia and some tests look like you're fine or getting better. BP ranges for all kinds of reasons. I've been going back and forth since 35 weeks with it (I'm 39+4 now). My old doc refused to induce me, saying it wasn't that bad. My new doc was appalled to hear that and wants to induce me on thursday.

[xktxcx]

I've got to have my bp checked every couple of days and if it goes over 150/100 they want me straight back in. Fingers crossed it stays down.

[mags242001]

Sounds like u are getting preeclamsia. . ***** that the doc office knowing u bp was high n u had protien un ur urine didn't get u tested. But hopefully they will be able to treat u n control it til baby is born.