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Re: 'headrushes', dizziness and backaches....easing these symptoms???

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Tue, 19 Sep 2000 10:12:37 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 19 Sep 2000, Angela-concerned wrote: >
>HI again...i am 33 wks pregnant - and having bad bad backaches..i have
>to stand with my hands against the wall when i first get up for a few
>minutes (in the being frisked position) just so i can get moving in the
>a.m. and then it takes me about 1 hr to get "warmed up" so that i can
>walk relatively comfortably...as well as inthe night - i have to grab
>the headboard and rock back and forth so that i can get turned
>over.....because of the pain
>
>as well, i have been having dizziness and headrushes....is this due to
>the fact that my bloodpressure is low??
>what can i do to fix these?? if anything??
>
>thank you
>
>with 7 more wks to go i appreciate the advice
>
>Angela
>
>BTW good luck to all you moms to be

You might ask your OB about physical therapy. I have had very good results with this for my patients with severe back pain. The dizziness and head rushes are most likely do to momentarily insufficient blood flow to the brain. During pregnancy, the regulatory mechanisms that ensure that our brains have first dibs any blood (and oxygen) are altered to favor the uterus more than in the non pregnant state. This means that sometimes there is not enough to go around for a moment or two. You can limit this natural problem by making sure that you are well hydrated.

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