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Question about pre-e

jts2015jts2015 member
in October 2015 Moms
So last week I weighed 137 (wed) and this wed I weighed 141! That's a huge gain in 7 days. For the past few days my feet have become severely swollen so swollen that they hurt. It hurts to walk. The straps on my sandals leave marks on my feet. My question is can you be diagnosed with pre-e w/o high blood pressure? I'm not sure if I should wait until my next appt or just call and speak with the nurse. I'm currently 37wks
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Re: Question about pre-e

  • AshleeM7784AshleeM7784 member
    Pre-e is pregnancy-induced hypertension, so by definition, high blood pressure will be a symptom if you have pre-e. My dr. said you could have every other symptom, but if there's not high blood pressure it's not pre-e. That said, if your swelling is that bad, you should call the doctor's office. Pre-e can come on quickly and should not be left untreated. (I had it with my first pregnancy but *knock on wood* have been fine so far this pregnancy).
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  • kemp6117kemp6117 member
    Hi ladies ,
    I am a labor and delivery nurse and my advice to you is to call your ob in the am. You can develop signs of pre eclampsia with out all of the symptoms , this is called atypical pre eclampsia. They should send you for blood and urine test to see whats going on. Best case scenario is just something they keep an eye on. Hope this helps, always better to be safe than sorry. Best wishes to you and your baby.
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  • jts2015jts2015 member
    I did this morning I figured I'd rather be safe then sorry bc I have never ever swelled like this in my other 2 pregnancies. Even at night when I get up to use the restroom I feel like I'm walking on stones!
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  • kemp6117kemp6117 member
    Good I'm glad you called , hope everything checks out well for you
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  • jts2015jts2015 member
    Well blood, urine, blood pressure is fine. Just told me to stay off my feet. Glad that came back fine but it just so uncomfortable. This is my 3rd pregnancy and never swelled with my others. I wish I could have my boyfriend massage my feet but it hurts too much. :(( I keep telling myself were almost there...all this is worth it.
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  • TheSouffleGirlTheSouffleGirl member
    Glad it's okay! Thanks for the update!
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