Re: blood pressure question
From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 Oct 2002 13:22:00 -0600 (CST)
High B.P in preg. can be a problem ,anything at 140/90 or more should
be taken care.
At Thu, 31 Oct 2002, Victoria wrote:
>
>When I went to the doctor Monday for my 30 week check-up my blood
>pressure was high for me, but the PA said not to worry just yet. She
>took it again right before I left and it was higher than the first time,
>but she still said not to worry. I am not good at remembering the
>numbers because I really don't understand blood pressure readings, but
>my high reading she said was normal for most people. Last night I went
>to bed very early with a bad headache and when I was vaccuuming earlier
>I suddenly got very hot and starting seeing stars. Should I tell my
>doctor these things? My pregnancy has been very normal so far and I'm
>hoping it stays that way. I guess what I am asking is that if there was
>a problem with my blood pressure being high, would I know about it? They
>didn't do a urine screening last appt because I couldn't go and they
>sent me home, so I don't know about protein and I have no unusual
>swelling. Thank you:o).
>
>--
>Victoria
>
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Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University
Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy
Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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