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Am I being paranoid?

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SquedgieBeckenheim · 21/12/2016 16:11

DD was born at 35 weeks due to me having severe pre-eclampsia which went undiagnosed as, although I was having symptoms, my blood pressure was still in "normal" range, although much higher than my normal. Post birth I had an eclamptic seizure and developed HELLP syndrome, was very poorly in intensive care.
I'm now 27 weeks pregnant with DD2. Doing my own BP checks with a loaned monitor, and my BP has been higher than my normal for 2 weeks, although still in normal range. I also have protein in urine discovered when I saw consultant last week. She was on verge of starting medication but decided to watch and wait. Due to see her again next Friday at my next growth scan.
Today I am feeling rough. Been suffering heartburn throughout pregnancy, but it is out of control today. I feel a bit sick. Mild headache but it won't shift, and feeling light headed. Yesterday I had an episode of flashing lights in my vision but that went away quickly.
DH is concerned. And I am too, but part of me thinks I'm being paranoid and over thinking everything because of what happened last time.
So, am I paranoid?

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DamsonGinIsMyThing · 21/12/2016 16:20

You don't sound paranoid at all.
You're showing signs of preeclampsia and know your normal baselines, get on to your consultant and update them to the change in your symptoms.

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Haggisfish · 21/12/2016 16:21

Nope. Phone them asap.

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SquedgieBeckenheim · 22/12/2016 10:17

Spent half the night in maternity assessment unit, and apparently I'm being paranoid. Still have a headache this morning, but heartburn has settled.
It's exactly how my pre eclampsia started last time but I guess I just have to ignore and get on with it.