Preeclampsia without high protein

amwoodard08 · September 2012

Just wondering if it's possible to have preeclampsia without having high protein in your urine? I have high bp and i'm on meds for it 100 mg Lebatalol x4 a day, I get episodes from day to day where it spikes and stays higher for several hours, blurry vision, massive headaches, even one time my right side of face & body went numb. I have had traces of protein in my urine but never any high reading of protein. I'm concerned it may still cause issues for my baby regardless of the protein being present. Can anyone give me some advice as to what I should expect or what their experience is? Thank you!!

lwmooney87 · September 2012

I'm not a doctor, but I don't think it's possible to have pre-e without the protein. You can, however, have HELLP syndrome. Until you have the protein, I think it's just considered PIH. Be sure to have your doctors check your platelets and liver enzymes. HELLP can get bad- fast. Good luck!

amwoodard08 · September 2012

Thank you!!

Kadyra · September 2012

This is a complex situation. What you're describing is called gestational hypertension. It can do anything chronic hypertension can do in a pregnancy, including oligohydramions, iugr, placental abruption. It can convert to what we call superimposed pre-eclampsia at any time if your bp's start to go out of control, you have symptoms that don't go away, or if you develop proteinuria. Because the transition can be quick, you don't always see proteinuria. if you have concerns, talk to your ob and develop a plan.

frogluver54 · September 2012

Depending on the doctor depends on what they call it. You can have high blood pressure and it be considered pre-e, it just depends on the doctor and situation.

amwoodard08 · September 2012

When I called and told her what I was experiencing she didn't seem too concerned, just changed my bp med prescription from 100 mg x2 a day to x4 a day. I think I get more worried because on top of this bp problem, my son was premature, and I have a history of miscarriages. I'm so afraid something will go wrong and I want to do everything possible to keep my baby as healthy as possible.

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