Re: blood pressure question

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I'm not a doctor, just someone who has been followed for borderline high BP. I would suggest that, with your symptoms (seeing stars, headache, which *can* be signs of pre-eclampsia) you call your doctor and, at the very least, go in and have them check for protein in your urine. If it is there, you really need to be closely monitored, and the sooner the better. I'm not trying to alarm you - these symptoms do not necessarily mean anything is wrong. In fact, I have had BP in the borderline-high range (130s/90s), seen spots off an on, and had headaches -- but never had protein in my urine, swelling, or other signs of pre-eclampsia. Nonetheless, my doctor has monitored me very closely because of the high readings. It may be nothing; it may not be -- but please do call your obstetrician. If you are developing pre-eclampsia, there are medications they can give you to help control it -- but the sooner you start, the better, for both you and the baby.

Good luck.

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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