PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for July, 2001: Re: preeclampsia concern, but normal bp

Re: preeclampsia concern, but normal bp

From: kristie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 31 Jul 2001 14:34:01 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 30 Jul 2001, Heather wrote: >
>I am 29 years old, 33 weeks pregnant. At last checkup I had gained 8
>lbs in 2 weeks (11 lbs total weight gain prior to this appt.)
>My blood pressure stays very close to 120/70 and no protein in urine
>throughout pregnancy. I have been retaining water recently, but without
>"pitting" as I have seen discussed in the archives. My main concern
>other than sudden weight gain is right upper quadrant pain. I have had
>it for a couple months... more severe in the last 2-3 weeks. It is a
>very sore ache in a specific place that I assumed was rib pain (directly
>under my right breast). My baby concentrates her activity on the right
>side and there is really no room between my uterus and ribs at this
>point. Obviously it hurts when the baby is more active. Laying down on
>either side is worse. Sitting or especially standing straight up helps.
>Should I be concerned about preeclampsia, liver problems? In my hormonal
>state of mind, I have latched onto this and worry constantly. My ob has
>decided to see me weekly just to make sure, but seems to feel "rib pain"
>is an accurate diagnosis. I would feel better with another opinion
>either way. I would rather be safe than sorry!
>
>Thank you,
>Heather EDD 9/19/01

heather..i had pre eclampsia with all 3 preg.my b/p stayed pretty normal until 37 weeks (when i delivered) i had that right upper quad pain and my doc did 24 hour urine and blood tests to rule out"h.e.l.p"my weight gain was like yours but the moment i started swelling in my face i had my 3rd c-section they worry about liver prob.with right upper quad.my only clue i was really getting in trouble was i started seeing black/silvery flury like things and with in 2 days i was having him ,also i was having nst 2 times a week.good luck 20 more to go:>!!!kristie

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kristie carroll

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