Hello all, my name is Amanda I am 24 weeks pregnant... a few days ago I was down the shore and I began to have sudden swelling in my ankles, feet, and calves. It wouldnt go away with rest, and was leaving indents with pressure. (It was not extremley hot at the shore, I stayed hydrated, etc..) anyway, my aunt suggested I monitor my blood pressure and purchased a monitor. I checked it yesterday after noon after being out for most of the day (again, stayed hyrdated, sat in shade, was in ac for part of day too) it was 144/105. I rechecked it 10 minutes after elevating my legs and went to 134/87. Today I have been keeping an eye on it and has been normal, but I have also been resting all day. From 121/76 to 119/73. My legs are still swollen, not as bad, but my right calf, ankle is worse with the pitting edema. Just confused as to what is going on.. should I mention to my doctor about it flucuating? Thanks!
Re: blood pressure problems
Definitely mention to your Dr. Blood Pressure is nothing to mess around with. I have had high bp with both pregnancies, and have been on medication throughout. Better safe than sorry!
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I would call your doctor right away, as swelling can be normal, but in conjuction with high blood pressure, it can be a sign of preclampsia.
I have pre-existing blood pressure issues, and my family doctor has advised me to sit and relax for 5 minutes before taking my blood pressure at home in order to get a more accurrate reading.
In any case, blood pressure issues are nothing to mess around with, so I would call your doctor's office and see what they say. They may want to bring you in for a check soon.