So they found protein in my urine and I've had a pretty bad headache since yesterday so she's…
So they found protein in my urine and I've had a pretty bad headache since yesterday so she's wanting to monitor me for preeclampsia. I've not had any out of the normal swelling or high blood pressure though so she doesn't really think I have it. I'll do a 24 hour urine test and then come back tomorrow to get my blood drawn and then go back Wednesday for a follow up doctors appointment once the results come back. She's not super worried that I have it because my blood pressure isn't high but she said the protein in my urine could be the start of it.
Rebecca Harding·
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I have high blood pressure so they have been monitoring me the whole time. I did a 24 test around 20 weeks just to have a base line. And I basically skipped over the 2 week appointments and moved straight to every week. The test isn't fun but it's not that bad either, after you get used to it. They haven't found protein in my urine but I have have the high blood pressure and the headaches, I had high blood pressure before and migraines. Good luck and try not to stress, it will raise you blood pressure.
Jessica Tutt·
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@beckaelyse, thanks for sharing! I'm trying not to stress since she didn't seem worried... Plus I know that if it ends up being that, they caught it in the beginning which is good and they would probably just induce me this week or early next week since I'm already 37 weeks...
Rebecca Harding·
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It depends on the risk. My doctor told me that they would put me in the hospital and monitor me but if the risk wasn't too high and he still needed time(I'm 32 weeks) there is also a medicine they can give you when you are in labor and 24 hours after that will help control it and the risk of a seizure.
Rebecca Harding·
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Sorry for the scare there, client pressed the send button. They classify it in two categories, mild and severe. It sounds like you have a very long way to go to get there. Keep me updated though. Drink lots of water and try to cut out some of the processed food.
Jessica Tutt·
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Okay☺️ was there anything that the doctor said "come in immediately if this happens"? I've been reading(which probably isn't a great idea) and I know it can progress quickly. I mean I go back Wednesday but I'm just wondering if I there is anything I should watch out for just in case. @beckaelyse
Rebecca Harding·
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Unusual pain under you right ribs, high up. That would be your liver. If your blood pressure goes up really high. No fetal movement and seeing spots, try to get the baby to move, lay on your left side, drink ice cold water (lots) and eat some fruit.
Jessica Tutt·
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Okay, thank you! What about if my feet start swelling up? They usually get pretty swollen if I've been on my feet all day. I did go shopping today.. Just curious. @beckaelyse
Rebecca Harding·
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They always check me for swelling but my feet swell if I've been standing on them all day. I would ask your doctor.
Jessica Tutt·
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Okay. they just swelled up a lot last night but they're not bad now. I go back tomorrow so I'm trying not to freak myself out as long as I'm still feeling movement. @beckaelyse
Rebecca Harding·
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Movement is a big sign that things are okay.