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Re: Problems in pregnancy

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 Mar 2001 20:46:42 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 29 Mar 2001, Amy wrote: >
>I found out I was pregnant at 9 weeks. I had severe abdominal pain and
>doctor told me I had a cyst on my uterus. Every since I have had one
>problem after another. This is second pregnancy, first was perfect.
>
>I am currently in my 36th week and on bedrest. I went in to premature
>labor at 32 weeks, then again at the beginning of 35th week. Dr. gave
>me Breathane and now I am having severe asthma attacks and difficulty
>breathing due to drug. At or around 30 weeks I was diagnosed with
>pelvic seperation and given Vicodin for the pain. About 2 weeks later I
>was hospitalized because the baby's heartrate was below 90
>Beats-Per-Minute and it felt like he was having seizures inside me.
>Could this have been from the Vicodin? After 2nd premature labor, I
>started bleeding, like a period at first, then just heavy spotting. My
>doctor didn't seem concerned, he said that because my cervix was under
>so much stress it could have caused the bleeding. After 4 days of the
>bleeding, he finally sent me for a sonogram to check for tearing in
>uterus. The baby and everything was fine, but what could be causing the
>bleeding? I have been dialated 3cm since 34 weeks, 70% effaced, but my
>cervix is still very high. My doctor said that he will not stop my
>labor if I should go into labor again. I am still bleeding and can
>hardly move, even the prescribed Breathane doesn't stop the
>contractions. Any idea on how long until this is over? and is all of
>this normal? I am very concerned. Should I seek a second opinion? Do
>you think the meds that I am on are causing some of the problems?
>
>--
>Help!!! Amy
>

Call your Doctor and let him know you are having trouble breathing. Brethine(Terbutaline) is used to treat asthma, so whatever you have is not asthma. It could be pulmonary edema. If it is, that needs to be treated right away.

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R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG  FOG

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