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Re: 27 weeks, pain, swelling

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 12 Jun 2000 11:01:26 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 12 Jun 2000, rochelle wrote: >
>I'm about 27 wks preg. For last 8-10 days I have had swelling in the
>vaginal area, also severe lower back pain shooting down both legs and
>causing lameness, and extreme bladder pain, frequent urination and pain
>with no urination. Yesterday I had two episodes of 'pink' when I wiped
>after urinating. I went to the hospital last night and there was
>protein in the urine, so they are doing a culture and suspect it may be
>a bladder infection, but can't explain the swelling and back pain, other
>than as normal pregnancy problems.
>I don't feel they are, this is my 3rd and I've never had anything like
>this. I delivered one at 32 wks, other at 38. I was told I have a low
>lying placenta but don't know where it is. Until now this pregnancy has
>been uneventful except for tons of long braxton hicks, and lots of
>mucous coming out, which was the same as my two prior pregs.I do have a
>"irritable uterus" which showed as BHicks every 2-3 mins on the monitor
>last night.
>
>1. My cervix was long and closed at exam, and "the os was in an
>anterior position" What does this mean?
>
>2. Can any of these symptoms be related to each other or to prem
>labour?

Rochelle

The back pain can. But I would be worried about toxemia with the swelling this early. Mention it to your ob and let him evaluate you appropriately. Good Luck

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

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*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
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