Re: Increasing blood pressure? THANKS Dr. McIntosh!

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Thanks for your help - have a great day.

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Amanda

At Tue, 6 Nov 2001, William McIntosh, MD wrote:
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>At Tue, 6 Nov 2001, Amanda wrote:
>>
>>Hello,
>>
>>I am 15 weeks pregnant, so far everything has been great.  However, at
>>my routine visit last week, my blood pressure was about 130/80.  I know
>>this is not considered high (according to the american heart
>>association), but this is the highest reading I've ever had, including
>>when I was pg with my daughter.  In fact, earlier this summer when I was
>>hospitalized for gallstones, it was around 100/35 at one point! Normally
>>I'm around 95-110/55-65.  Just wanted to make sure this increase is ok.
>>I am under a lot of stress, and want to make sure I am not harming
>>myself or my baby.
>>
>>Thanks so much for your continued patience and generosity in
>>volunteering your time on this site.
>>
>>--
>>Amanda
>>
>It is almost certainly no big deal, but your doctor is going to want to
>keep on eye on it in case it starts to go higher still.
>
>--
>William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
>
>This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute
>for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.
>

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