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HELLP syndrome

Finally Mrs QFinally Mrs Q member
in April 2015 Moms
Has anyone else had HELLP syndrome with a previous pregnancy? If so, did you have any issues with the next pregnancy?
I'm 12w2d and my BP is up and my feet have been puffy for a couple of weeks again :(
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Re: HELLP syndrome

  • LEMSALEMSA member
    HELLP this early on is kinda rare. Have you spoken with your OB? They will need to draw some bloodwork to ensure your liver and kidneys are functioning well.

    You will need to be closely monitored. I wish you the best.
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  • CivilMommyCivilMommy member

    I had PIH both times and my BP spiked sooner with #2 than it did for #1. Are you on BP meds yet?

    Stay on top of things and make sure you are on board to see an MFM/Peri group to monitor baby too.

    Good Luck!



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    DD 7/2010, DS 3/2012, #3 due 4/24/2015


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  • palm513palm513 member
    edited October 2014
    I had it starting at 17 weeks with my first pregnancy (twins). And didn't have it at all, with my fourth pregnancy (second delivery). BUT, I started worrying about the possibility of it and my BP jumped a lot for several days, and I started swelling up like a balloon. I talked to my doctor, he ran labs and everything came back fine. And he said, "If you worry so much about being sick your going to make your self that way". 

    And I started having to tell myself every day, "you are fine, your baby is fine. Enjoy today." and everything went back to normal in a few days. 

    I am not saying that you shouldn't talk to your doctor, and to ignore your symptoms just telling you what happened to me. 

    Also, if this doesn't make since my head isn't screwed on all the way right now. 

    ETA: it never really ever is screwed on all the way!
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  • Finally Mrs QFinally Mrs Q member
    I'm not on anything yet- when I saw my dr last Friday she didn't think I would have any issues this time. I checked my bp again tonight and it's 159/94.. I think to make myself feel better in going to call her tomorrow.
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  • JR8313JR8313 member
    I had help with my first pregnancy in 2009 and never had high blood pressure they found it at 23 weeks and I gave birth to my daughter at 24 weeks she was only 9 oz so she was stillborn. I am due 6/11/2015 with baby #2 and I worry about it daily but my dr has delt with it before and they are having me take baby asprin daily since its worked with other of their previous HELLP patients. The main thing is not to be afraid to ask your dr questions my dr knows im going to come in with at least 20 and he always answers them even if I think they are silly. You will be in my prayers as I know how difficult it is not to worry.

    Baby #1 Lost to HELLP Syndrome at 24 weeks.

    Baby #2 due 6/11/15 soooo excited!!!!

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