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flucuating blood pressure

amfb12amfb12 member
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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!
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  • prettypuhleezeprettypuhleeze member
    i for sure would let your doctor know. Even if it ends up being nothing its best to know for sure.
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  • suiternsuitern member
    Blood pressure during pregnancy is not one I would mess around with. I would let your DR. know about your high readings, swelling, etc. They may want to monitor you for pre-E.
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  • mrsrrobersonmrsrroberson member
    Definitely tell your dr! I'm also have BP issues, controlled with meds. It's no fun! :|
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  • amfb12amfb12 member
    Thank you all. I have an appointment tomorrow early morning. Checked it again and its 139/89. It isnt extremley high, but high from my normal. It seems to go high when I am up moving around.
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  • KTZ17KTZ17 member
    My BP was in the 140/90 range one day at a regular OB visit when I was 30 weeks pregnant and when she had me lay on my left side it would go down. She said to check it in the morning and if the bottom number was 90+ I had to go to L&D. I ended up on hospital bed rest and delivering early. If it's just BP and you don't have protein in your urine and your bloodwork is good, then it could be controlled just with medication or rest. Best of luck, glad you're going to the doctor.

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  • amfb12amfb12 member
    Just got back from the doctors. The medical assistant checked my bp 3 times it was 139/40 while sitting up. Doc checked it while laying on left side 3 times about 10-15 mins later and it was 100/50 then sitting up again it was 110/50. Have to have it checked again thursday. Also did a PTC blood test.
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  • amfb12amfb12 member
    Oops. 139/89 not 139/40
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