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Should I call the doc?

mrsfireman19mrsfireman19
in 3rd Trimester

Christmas day my feet got really swollen for the first time but I figured that was because I ate crappy all day (lots of salt).  Yesterday and today my bp has been high 140/83 and I have always been 120/80 on the dot before this.  I dont really feel different other than being really tired today with a slight headache.  Should I be concerned?  I have been drinking lots of water today and I am going to check my bp again tonight.  Do you think I should call the doctor tomorrow?

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Re: Should I call the doc?

  • starz4him08starz4him08
    Remember this, it never hurts to call, better safe than sorry.
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  • aggielaurenaggielauren member

    If it would make you feel better to call, then call. Mine is almost always 120/68 but last week when I went, I was more swollen and mine was 130/80. The doctor said that was still low and it was nothing to worry about without more symptoms because swelling is normal in pregnancy.

    But, if you think something is wrong, then just go ahead and call - that's why they have on-call nurses/doctors.

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  • sarahmae8sarahmae8 member
    I always say that if you feel worried then make a call. I know if it were me, I would call as I have been very normal the entire time as well. Good luck.
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  • aocain02@yahoo.comaocain02@yahoo.com member
    If you have a headache that won't go away and your BP is high then I'd call, especially if you got really swollen out of the blue. 
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  • rodgersonmummarodgersonmumma

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    If you have a headache that won't go away and your BP is high then I'd call, especially if you got really swollen out of the blue. 

    This. I have read that headache +suddenly swollen + sudden jump in bp = problem

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  • BBachmannBBachmann
    My theory is if you have to ask the bump if you should call the Dr., then you probably should.
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  • JayhawkBeccaJayhawkBecca

    imageALG29:
    If you have a headache that won't go away and your BP is high then I'd call, especially if you got really swollen out of the blue. 

    ITA with this; my doc said if i ever get a bad headache or begin swelling to go into the hospital or at a minimum call. i would definitely call!!

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  • amt1586amt1586 member
    Those are signs of preeclampsyia(sp?)...not saying it is that, but I would def call the dr if I were you...better safe than sorry! Good luck though!
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