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Swelling questions

JPW2006JPW2006
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When do you cross the line from "normal pg swelling" and "not normal, something is wrong swelling?" 

My swelling has at least doubled (maybe even tripled) this week.  Was in the hospital Mon-Wed for pre-term labor.  Got steroids and did get my Procardia dose increased from 10mg to 20mg every 4 hours.  But, I'm swollen now from my hips all the way down to my toes.  I can barely walk right now (not that I'm walking much anyway-on bed rest).  I cannot move my feet, only can shuffle.  I kept showing my swelling to my docs and nurses in the hospital this week, but they didn't seem to think much about it.  I have another appt tomorrow morning.  Any thoughts?

Did have some pre-e concerns a few weeks ago, but only having trace amts of protein in urine.  Bp is elevated for me (normally 100/60) and is now around 125/85 (keep in mind that I'm on A LOT of bp med with the Procardia 20mg).  Some vision disturbances (black spots)...

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Re: Swelling questions

  • clberry6492clberry6492
    so, i just got home from my second visit in the hospital with preterm labor. i have had the most swelling i have had throughout my pregnancy from these hospital visits. i swear its something they give you-- like to pump you full of liquids. thats all i was on this time because they wont stop my labor anymore. anyhow, this is just my uneducated guess between both of my visits. i have been on bedrest, so it cant be from that! you know, it could be the procardia too? i cant remember my first visit so clearly because of all the drugs i was on. anyhow, i am barely able to walk as well. as i remember, this is what happened to me last time as well. i think it got better within a few days. definitely point it out to your dr though because i am just guessing based on my experiences!
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  • JPW2006JPW2006
    Thanks for responding to me.  I really appreciate it.  I agree-I got a lot of IV fluids on my admission this week, but the swelling has not been relieved.  And I think it could be the Procardia too.  I just weighed myself this morning though and I've gained 10 lbs in less than a week.  I was on track with a normal twin weight gain pregnancy of around 40 lbs until this morning.  Kinda freaked out now.  I think it's pre-eclampsia and they aren't diagnosing it because my bp is within normal limits.  Of course it is!  I'm on a big dose of Procardia which has it's primary purpose to reduce your bp.  I'm so frustrated with my OB office this week.  Hoping my appt sheds some light (going in here at 9:45am).
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