Swelling and elevated blood pressure

Re: Swelling and elevated blood pressure

• Geeps2 member

  July 2013

  I wanted to respond first by saying of course I am no DR.  I had severe swelling after having my daughter.  I was miserable, my legs were so swollen I literally couldn't bend at the knee.  My bottom # is typically in the low to mid 60's.  It was my bottom # that was raised above 90 and I was told even that was still considered fine.  I can't remember what the top # was but that was elevated too.  The bottom # was what the Dr was focusing on when I went in due to feeling like poo. 

  If you are in a hot climate on vacation I would say keep those feet elevated, drink TONS of water and take Air conditioner breaks when possible or soak in the pool.  Those BP cuffs at CVS aren't super accurate since they don't calibrate them as often as necessary (or so I have heard).

  If you still don't feel well I would call the Dr if that is possible just to get some piece of mind. 

  Good Luck and I hope you feel better soon! 

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• happywifemomofone member

  July 2013

  I would give your OB a call, let their office decide what your next action should be.  BP should be taken seriously.  My SIL gave birth at 24 weeks d/t severe preeclampsia.  Her blood pressure was high and they wound not let her continue her pregnancy because of a high risk for stroke.  Getting on meds to control BP might make all the difference in how long you are able to be Pg with you LO.

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• Abeille member

  July 2013

  Like the others mentioned, I'd run it past your doctor. The swelling may be just due to humidity or being on your feet, but the BP is a little concerning. It might be worth it to pick up a manual cuff so you can check your BP a few times a day.

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• wguingrich member

  July 2013

  Thanks ladies! Just left a message with the nurse. Hopefully I'm just over reacting

  

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• mlamping member

  July 2013

  First of all, drink a lot of fluids. Those machines in the stores are not correxct a lot of the time. I think you will be fine, I will take it easy for a while and have my feet up just in case. You can also call your nurse and ask. 

   

  best of luck.  

  
  

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• JJ1973 member

  July 2013

  As a perfectly healthy person who had high blood pressure issues toward the end of my first pregnancy (which resulted in two weeks of bed rest prior to an induction), I can say - be careful! Definitely discuss with your doctor and you may also want to buy a blood pressure monitor and get it calibrated with your doctor's, as your bp can vary greatly depending on the circumstances, and it is reassuring to check daily. Ditto on the drinking fluids thing, as dehydration can have an effect. I'm sure your doctor will have good recommendations in light of your own medical history and specifics. Hopefully it is an isolated situation and if it isn't, they will figure it out. 

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