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Headaches - why call the doctor?

ChrissyDipiChrissyDipi
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I know that they say if you have a persistent headache to call the doctor or labor and delivery, but why? Is there risk to the baby if you have headache that goes too long? I am just a little confused on this one right now.

I have had a headache since Sunday night, it is all in my sinuses and isn't unusual for me to get these this time of year. I see the doctor today so I will talk to him about it, but I was just curious why they say to call the doctor for persistent headaches????

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    autumn283428@yahoo.comautumn283428@yahoo.com member
    My doctor just always asks me if I've had headaches, because it could mean high blood pressure.
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    wilsontl19191wilsontl19191 member

    It could mean there is the onset of Pre-E.  I have been having them as well and since DH is an EMT he checks my Blood Pressure every day.  But it has been perfect so I am thinking its allergies.  Call you DR.

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    sap05esap05e
    Mine never asks about headaches but sometimes it is an indicator of pre-e so that's why you should call about persistent ones. I occasionally get a sinus one that lasts for days then goes away. I've never bothered calling. You should still mention it to your doctor since you are going today. If it were a migraine type headache, I would call right away!
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    ChrissyDipiChrissyDipi
    Thanks for the info - that makes me feel better. My BP has been perfect so I am not so worried about pre-e, but I will definitely bring up the headache to the doc today.
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    NineTwentyOhEightNineTwentyOhEight

    imageChrissyDipi:
    Thanks for the info - that makes me feel better. My BP has been perfect so I am not so worried about pre-e, but I will definitely bring up the headache to the doc today.
    My BP had been perfect all pregnancy too, til my 36 week checkup last week when it was 146/96. This week I might have to do the urine capture. I've had a wicked headache but thought it was sinuses/allergies (common for me in Sept/Oct every year) so I didn't think anything of it. 

     

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    It could be a sign of pre-e which is dangerous to you and the baby.
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    I also had perfect BP until mt 37 week appointment so my doctor did bloodwork and has me monitor my BP from home. It turns out I am fine but I still check my BP if I have a headache.

    Basically, even if you have had perfect BP this whole pregnancy the onset of pre-e could be sudden so do not just go by your doctor checking your BP once a week.

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