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Re: Spotts in vision and headaches

From: kerry (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 27 Mar 2002 06:23:51 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 26 Mar 2002, Ann wrote: >
>I am 33 weeks along and have developed new symptoms. I am now having
>frequent (mild) headaches. I have also had 3 or 4 episodes of seeing
>black spots in my vision over the last week and a half. It looks like
>lots of large gnats are flying in front of my eyes. It doesn't seem to
>occur at any predictable time or with any particular activity. One
>moment my vision is fine - the next it's spotty. I suppose I should
>call the doctor, but I haven't had much luck getting satisfactory
>service from her. In fact, even though I have regularly had prenatal
>checkups, I think I've seen my actual doctor twice so far.
>Any thoughts about the spots and headaches?

Hello Ann,

I am a RN, but I work in Cardiology as opposed to OB. I am 30 weeks pregnant myself so that is why I frequent this board. I just thought that I should mention that 'floaters' in the eyes and headaches can be associated with high Blood Pressure. I would reccomend that you see your dr, especially as this is persisting, drink plenty of fluids and lay on your left side. Dehydration can also cause headaches etc.. I don't mean to worry you, but BP can rise in the third trimester and I feel that your dr would want you to ring him/her with these symptoms, as I ask my cardiac patients to do so...and they for the large part aren't pregnant!! Even if it turns out that all is well and it is an annoying symptom of pregnancy, I am sure that your dr wiould appreciate knbowing what is going on with you... Best wishes...

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kerry RN (Cardiology)

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