Phantom Pre-Eclampsia? Advice please

[lola0109]

Hi all I'm 29+2 with DC2 and I'm feeling a bit rotten, I was having pains when peeing so got urine dipped and had traces of protein, blood and leukozytes so was prescribed antibiotics for uti and urine was sent to be tested, awaiting the results. I have also had horrendous headaches and experienced dizzy spells, although my BP is absolutely fine, if not a bit low for my usual (but not low to cause concern).

I am so unbelievably tired and quite breathless all the time, In fact I've came in to work today and took an extra 4 weeks annual leave to finish 8 weeks before due date as I just can't see myself lasting any longer. I was hoping to use that at the other end of my mat leave.

I have swelling of the nose and lips every morning which is usually gone within an hour of waking up. (had this with DD1 but not until last 4-5 weeks).

I just feel as if I'm displaying all the signs of pre-eclampsia apart from the all important high BP. Midwife and GP don't seem overly concerned, although I have another appt on thursday for bloods so midwife said she would check my progress then.

I have no obvious reason for developing pre-eclmapsia (ie not had it before, no family history etc) but I just feel as if its leading to something!

Basically, I was hoping someone would give me a shake and just tell me i'm fine and to stop being such a hypochondriac! Thanks ladies!

[threeplusone]

Not really sure what to say other than wait and see what happens on thursday..

I am 35+weeks and had HBP last friday of 170/100 then today 140/85 which is up for me also have traces of protein, and sweeling of ankles and fingers.. This is my fourth pg and first time I have had HBP and traces of protein.. Been told to take it as easy as possible, if i get headaches tor feel unwell have to contsact the MW and then go to the hospital. Have to go back to the med centre on Friday tohave everything checked again and if things are the same then will be sent up to the hospital for them to check me out.

TBH I have a headache but not sure if it is because i am stressing a little bit over it.. will see how it goes.

Just didnt want your post to go unnoticed.. Hope everything goes ok for you

[Bexybear]

hi lola

Doesnt sound fun for you...though some of the symptoms could just be the result of the the UTI and breathlessness and extreme tiredness are also symptoms of iron deficiency.. you will find out when the blood tests come back but at least this is fairly easy to remedy. You could always take Floradix or Spatone in the meantime and see if it helps.

I've also been really paranoid worrying about pre eclampsia. Im 27 weeks and feeling really rubbish, short of breath and puffy hands. Been taking Spatone which has made a big difference to my general tiredness levels though ive still got the puffy hands and still getting short of breath just climbing the stairs so think i might go see the midwife too.

Hope all is well on thursday for you

[Lulumama]

the tired and breathelessness can simply be a combination of aneamia and being heavily pregnant, you could try an iron supplement such as spatone, and eating more iron rich food.. being aneamic can also make you feel a bit lightheaded/dizzy

the UTI can also make you feel unwell and dizzy

so it might be that once that is cleared up and you up your iron levels, you'll feel much better

of course if you are concenred then you must press for more , but if your BP and urine is ok, then it is probably not pre eclampsia, i think some trace of protein is a part of having a UTI

[lola0109]

Thanks Ladies, thought I was being a bit paranoid! But I'm hoping its just an iron deficiency now, i will look into getting some spatone see if it helps any.

It doesn't help that I have this stupid cough which makes me pee a little every time I cough (I've been doing my Pelvic Floor exercises like a demon too) and I've had to wear pads, which have now irritated that area which is so swollen that I feel my insides are about to fall out and I can barely sit down!

Roll on modwife appointment tomorrow, she'll be pleased to see me with all my moans!