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Hoping I'm freaking out about nothing

TML13TML13 member
in January 2016 Moms
So I have had a reallyyy bad headache since about 5 this morning and feeling more nauseous than usual, but haven't thrown up, thank goodness! I'm 9w2d and more swollen than I was, like to the point where I can't wear my wedding and engagement rings now. I'm not sure when the swelling like that usually starts. Anyway, I know two of the symptoms for preeclampsia are headaches and swelling and when I go to the ob/gyn, my bp has been higher than usual for me but not too high for a normal bp. So I looked up some stuff on preeclampsia and I think that was a bad idea because now I'm freaking out that I could have that. Sorry for the long post, I just wanted to know if you ladies thought I was worrying for nothing. TIA!
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Re: Hoping I'm freaking out about nothing

  • BlueyedskyBlueyedsky member
    That's a lot of swelling for this early... but it's also really early for pre-e as far as I know? Call your doc! I get swollen during migraines even while not pregnant, so don't freak out yet, but I would definitely call if I were you!
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  • Beverly0628Beverly0628 member
    In the past, I have also experienced swelling with migraines that were accompanied by anxiety induced high BP. (This happened to me frequently pre-preg before I finished school.) Certainly always call your OB if you are concerned. That's why they are there. Also, STAY OFF GOOGLE. It will only make you worry more. Hope you're feeling better soon!

     
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  • Jamilla9Jamilla9 member
    My rings haven't fit since like week 4. I feel like it is early for preeclampsia but please call your dr if you're worried. I just read that it usually appears in the second have of pregnancy but can come on earlier.
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  • narissa2013narissa2013 member
    Has it been hot where you are? I tend to get swollen/headaches in the heat regardless of pregnancy.
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  • JandJ62914JandJ62914 member
    Have you been staying hydrated or had a lot of sodium? Earlier this week I had a couple of days of headaches and swelling too. I knew I had a lot of sodium the day before it started so I ate really clean the following day (as much as I was craving chips and dip lol) and drank even more water than usual. I felt so much better the next day! It was like I detoxed from all the junk I had eaten recently.
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  • TML13TML13 member
    Thanks ladies! I guess I did have quite a bit of sodium on Wednesday. I have kind of a dull headache now but nothing like I had yesterday. If it stays, I think I will probably call my doctor. Better safe than sorry, huh? Google is definitely my enemy right now lol. Thanks for helping ease my worries, everyone :)
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