Seeing tiny 'shooting stars' of light?

ethansbride2b

When I go to my doctors appointments, they usually ask me if there are any vision changes, blurry vision, etc.  I haven't experience any of it until today.  I was in the shower and saw very tiny bursts of light, almost like shooting stars or fireworks for about 15 seconds. 

Anyone experience this?  I see the peri on Monday.  I am going to wait until then to call the doctor unless this happens again over the weekend.  Thanks for any insight.  I'm worried about Pre-E.

LisaK2b

If you normally never seen those flutters before, then call your doctor to let them know.  They ask me that all the time ( I have pre-e), but I always answer no even though I do see small black flutters (but I always saw it before I even got pregnant occasionally).  Especially after rubbing my eyes, looking at something bright and then turning my eyes to something dark, etc...

krissyh21

My doctor said that if it only happens when I stand up or for a short time not to worry about it. If it happens and stays that way it is something to worry about.

Married2MrWright

I saw spots one afternoon in the beginning of the second tri.  I had to stop wearing my contacts for a while...apparently my eye shape had changed slightly.  I can finally wear them again, but wore glasses from about week 14-week 24.

Spots can also be due to blood pressure or blood sugar issues so you'll definitely want to check that out with your doctor.

jenny1980

Could be pre-e related, but it also could be you have low blood pressure.

 

*wicket*

I only see them after I throw up  (

kiki408

I see them sometimes, too. I have high BP due to gestational hypertension, but no pre-e yet. I have been to scared to say this out loud for fear someone will think I'm NUTS......I'm glad to hear someone else is seeing these "sparks" of light!!! I only see them once here and there & they are not associated with any blurred vision, so I dont mention it.

MAtoNC

*wicket*:

I only see them after I throw up  (

Me too!

MAtoNC

*wicket*:

I only see them after I throw up  (

Me too!

ethansbride2b

Well my blood pressure has been good so far, but at my last appointment on Thursday it was 110/82 for the second reading.  The first reading was a little higher.  I'm on Procardia, which is supposed to lower BP, so I fear that my BP is actually creeping up. 

I'm doing a 24 hour urine for Monday and getting some b/w done, so hopefully the results will be good.  Thanks for the responses.