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Pre-eclampsia

taylorkelley44taylorkelley44
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So, I'm officially on bed rest now at. 37 weeks. My blood pressure has been elevated for the last week. They tested my urine twice and had protein in it both times. Now I have to start the 24 hour urine collection in the AM. Then they will determine whether I have Pre-eclampsia or not. Is anyone else experiencing this or have any experience with it. I'm kinda freakin out, especially when you read stuff online about pre-eclampsia. Last thing I wanna read about it maternal and infant mortality right now.
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  • HyfagalHyfagal member

    Don't use the internet for your medical information.

    Bahaha now listen to me because this doesn't count as internet medical information. I was diagnosed a few weeks ago after showing elevated protien levels and BPs. I'm on Procardia twice a day and my BPs have gone down and the protien is no longer present. I have weekly u/s and NST now to make sure the baby is still getting adequate blood flow through the placenta but everything looks perfect right now.

    It's scary but it doesn't mean that you or the baby are in immediate danger. Luckily when they catch it early it is easily controlled and more babies are born healthy than not.

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  • olliehoopsolliehoops member
    I have it.  I was transferred to a new doctor who is the head of a level 3 nicu at 27 weeks because my BP was so high and my 24hour urine catch had a really high number.  I now have been on bed rest since then, I see the new doctor twice a week for ultrasounds and I am on BP medicine.  Agree with PP, dont look all over the internet and scare yourself, trust your doctor and be glad they found it when you are this far along and you only have a few weeks left!  Good luck momma!
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  • bootsnbananasbootsnbananas member
    You are full term worst case is they induce you ASAP.  It can be scary and it can go bad fast so make sure you pay close attention to any warning signs but I am sure both you and baby will be totally fine.
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  • CAkellyCAkelly
    I developed severe pre-e and HELLP with dd at 39 weeks so they just induced me then. Luckily I didn't get it sooner because it came on so fast and furious that they would have had to induce me anyway. Luckily for you, you are term so if things get bad, they will probably induce or prform a c/s to get the baby out. My drs told me that the only cure is to have the baby. Pre-e is a very scary thing, but don't scare yourself by reading horror stories. There are also a lot of happy ending stories! Good luck!!
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  • missrekaeaglemissrekaeagle member
    I'm in the same exact boat as you. I went to my weekly appointment today and my blood pressure was elevated, so I have to start my 24 hour urine collection tomorrow. I'm trying not to freak out, but it's easier said than done. Many T&Ps your way!
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  • stacey86stacey86

    Last night at work ( I work in an ER) I got a headache, nausea, vomiting, and swelling in my hands and feet so I was seen. Protein in my urine and my BP was high.....so I was put on bed rest and told to see my doctor today.

    My appointment is at 2, Im also feeling  very overwhelmed and anxious!!!! 

    Keep me updated on how you are, if you wanna chat let me know :) I  understand what you are feeling.

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