Normal?

nina&matt · October 2010

The last few days I've noticed I've been having dizzy spells at least once if not twice a day, and lingering dull headaches for a week. I kinda just figured the headaches were due to my bad allergies. I mentioned it to the MFM's nurse last wed. but my bp was like 98/65 so they didn't think much of it. Is it normal to be having dizzy spells this far into 2nd tri?

Mrs.EmmaLouise · October 2010

I still get them occasionally if I haven't eaten enough and am moving around a lot at work.

sevenonesix · October 2010

I really only got dizzy spells & headaches when my BP was high. (most of 2nd tri it was really high, its still high - but on the high side of "normal" i guess). It got to the point where I could tell my BP was high without even taking it because of the symptoms that came with it.

You're drinking an adequate amt of water and eating enough?

PS: today, one of my antibiotic pills for the BI got stuck at the back of my throat (told you i suck at taking pills)... YUCK I could taste that crap for an hour! This was the first time I've tasted it though. blech!

EmKo0210 · November 2010

I had some dizzy spells into 2nd tri and my doctor said it was fairly "normal". If they get worse or if you are still concerned I don't think a call to the dr's office would hurt.

Mrs.Brink · November 2010

I still get dizzy occasinally from not eating enough. I'll think I've had a big enough lunch or snack but then out of no where I feel like I got hit by a truck. Maybe check your snacks or (as I like to call it) your purse stash. I have to eat about every 2.5-3hrs just took keep from feeling gross...forget fluids...I keep a bottle of water on me at all times to sip on

. I don't get out too much anymore (except for work) so most of this doesn't bother me anymore.

My feet/ankles did start puffing up this week...they look bizzare at night.

eta: How much weight did your doc say to gain for twins? I was told 30at least but aim for 40. I hadn't gained anything by 22wks so he put me on the High Protein Boost shakes once a day until I gained 12lb in 4wks...then I just have to eat as much as i can and drink a shake when I just can't manage that much food.

grr_aargh · November 2010

I have them throughout my pregnancy. . . they get significantly worse toward the end because I'm not resting enough.

nina&matt · November 2010

natoshacooke:
I really only got dizzy spells & headaches when my BP was high. (most of 2nd tri it was really high, its still high - but on the high side of "normal" i guess). It got to the point where I could tell my BP was high without even taking it because of the symptoms that came with it.
You're drinking an adequate amt of water and eating enough?

PS: today, one of my antibiotic pills for the BI got stuck at the back of my throat (told you i suck at taking pills)... YUCK I could taste that crap for an hour! This was the first time I've tasted it though. blech!

:-( suxx about the pill! I HATE them! Mine would immediately start to dissolve in my mouth, and the taste would linger for a good while. They switched me to Metrogel suppositories(really just gel with an applicator) because I kept complaining about taste to my MFM. I thought it was my bp at first too but I haven't had anything over 125/68 the whole pregnancy... But then again that's taken at the Drs. Maybe I should invest in my own little monitor..

nina&matt · November 2010

natoshacooke:
I really only got dizzy spells & headaches when my BP was high. (most of 2nd tri it was really high, its still high - but on the high side of "normal" i guess). It got to the point where I could tell my BP was high without even taking it because of the symptoms that came with it.
You're drinking an adequate amt of water and eating enough?

PS: today, one of my antibiotic pills for the BI got stuck at the back of my throat (told you i suck at taking pills)... YUCK I could taste that crap for an hour! This was the first time I've tasted it though. blech!

:-( suxx about the pill! I HATE them! Mine would immediately start to dissolve in my mouth, and the taste would linger for a good while. They switched me to Metrogel suppositories(really just gel with an applicator) because I kept complaining about taste to my MFM. I thought it was my bp at first too but I haven't had anything over 125/68 the whole pregnancy... But then again that's taken at the Drs. Maybe I should invest in my own little monitor..

nina&matt · November 2010

Mrs.Brink:
I still get dizzy occasinally from not eating enough. I'll think I've had a big enough lunch or snack but then out of no where I feel like I got hit by a truck. Maybe check your snacks or (as I like to call it) your purse stash. I have to eat about every 2.5-3hrs just took keep from feeling gross...forget fluids...I keep a bottle of water on me at all times to sip on

. I don't get out too much anymore (except for work) so most of this doesn't bother me anymore.

My feet/ankles did start puffing up this week...they look bizzare at night.

eta: How much weight did your doc say to gain for twins? I was told 30at least but aim for 40. I hadn't gained anything by 22wks so he put me on the High Protein Boost shakes once a day until I gained 12lb in 4wks...then I just have to eat as much as i can and drink a shake when I just can't manage that much food.

I think I'm eating enough, maybe it's what I'm eating? I'm going to bring it up to both Drs on Wed, see what they say. My mfm said at the very least I should gain 25-30lbs and at the most 40lbs, but I'm overweight. I lost about 7lbs in the first tri, and by 22w (last) appt I was finally 1.5pounds over pre-pregnancy weight. I asked the dr if it was ok, and she said it was fine because the babies are right at a lb. ea, and I've gained back some of the weight so she wasn't too concerned. I have GD so it's been hard for me to eat a lot of carbs or milk. :-(

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