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Protein deficiency? Anyone?

mnbmonroemnbmonroe member
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Hey mamas,

I am 28 weeks preggers and for almost two months straight every time I would eat it would be like someone turned out the lights. Within 15 minutes of eating I would pass out. Not that I simply was tired and needed a nap, or even like when you eat too much and get sleepy. This was full on incapable of  controlling myself falling asleep. This is scary for many reasons but mostly because I have two little boys 1 and 2 and it isn't safe to let them run around while mommy is passed out on the couch.

I called my doctor and explained what was going on and she said it was a protein deficiency. All she said was to eat almost no carbs and all protein. O.K........so since she gave me no more information I went and did some research on my own, (I know I know, the internet diagnosis..) anyways, I found nothing but very negative things related to this problem. The most connected thing I could find was called papp-a which is the protein associated with pregnant women. From what I could read there is nothing I can do to make this problem better. Even eating all the protein in the world I won't be able to fix the issue. 

Everything is telling me that by eliminating carbs and increasing protein it can cause all kinds of issues for baby. Developmental problems, low birth weight, pre-term labor, etc.. I was wondering if anyone else had this problem and what you did about it. I have a dr. appointment tomorrow but I wanted to see if anyone had any input to give me?

This is crazy scary for me since this is my third baby and the first time I have had any problems or concerns. I am doing as much as I can to avoid any carbs since even a few cause me to almost go into a coma. This is really strenuous and means I haven't gained any weight in more than a month. Obviously that is not good and great at the same time :) *laughs*. But seriously, anyone have any info? The internet has very little to offer and my doctor hasn't been much help. 

Thanks everyone!
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  • frogluver54frogluver54
    Do they have any supplements that can help this issue? I would bring up what you found to your doctor and let them know of your concerns of avoiding carbs. Sorry this isn't much help, but I wish you the best!!! Thoughts and prayers!
    -Donna Married 11/19/09 Pregnancy #1: Son born March 22, 2011 after 3+ long months on bed rest due to PIH Pregnancy #2: Early miscarriage Pregnancy #3: Are we crazy for 2 under 2? Due 11/9/2012, diagnosed as Chronic HBP for this pregnancy along with gestational diabetes BabyFetus Ticker Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
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  • heie0008heie0008 member
    Ok, I think this is a circumstance when googling things is NOT helpful. I think what your doctor likely meant is that you could be anemic. I suppose it is possible you could be "protein deficient" as in not getting enough protein in your diet. Either way, there is no way your doctor could tell you that without lab work. I have no idea why your doctor would tell you not to eat carbs. That makes no sense at all. You need to speak your doctor again to have this clarified and if they expect you to be on what is to be an unhealthy diet then you should insist on seeing a dietitian.

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