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To go home

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Busybeezs · 19/06/2023 09:09

I'm 23 weeks pregnant and have generally been fine (had some evening morning sickness in first trimester, but little since 15 weeks). Over the weekend I've been feeling really unwell, physically sore all over and very lethargic. This morning at work, I was suddenly overcome with nausea whilst sitting at my desk and I'm currently lying on the floor of the disabled toilet as it's the only thing that makes the nausea and faintness go away. I've only ever called in sick twice in nearly four years (bereavement and suspected miscarriage early in this pregnancy).

My AIBU is firstly should I go home, and secondly is this to be expected at this point in pregnancy or should I be contacting my doctor? Midwife is shocking (still haven't met her and she doesn't answer her phone) so not sure who to ask for advice.

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Timeforabiscuit · 21/06/2023 22:24

Glad they found a potential cause, hope that you're having a good rest, infections can kick your arse when your pregnant.

Scottishskifun · 21/06/2023 22:21

Busybeezs · 21/06/2023 21:39

Hi all, thanks for the responses. Turns out I had a UTI and really low BP. On antibiotics and my GP is monitoring my BP this week as they're concerned it's still so low now I'm.deep into second trimester.

What is your BP?
As I said during my pregnancies I had low BP - between 50-60 over 80-95
Nothing was wrong just what my body did and my midwife told me to eat more salt which is the opposite of what they usually say in pregnancy. Obviously investigate with the GP but it doesn't necessarily mean anything is qrong and I had 2 normal births 🙂

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Busybeezs · 21/06/2023 21:39

Hi all, thanks for the responses. Turns out I had a UTI and really low BP. On antibiotics and my GP is monitoring my BP this week as they're concerned it's still so low now I'm.deep into second trimester.

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ReformedWaywardTeen · 20/06/2023 07:16

Could it be gestational diabetes? It would explain the extreme dizziness?

The heat is probably not helping either

PriOn1 · 20/06/2023 07:13

I hope you’re feeling better today.

BPDprincess · 20/06/2023 07:06

Keep us updated!

whoruntheworldgirls · 19/06/2023 11:04

Hope your ok OP and glad they are checking you out

wyntersuhn · 19/06/2023 10:58

It's a long time ago now, but I remember feeling the same when I was about 20 weeks pg with my twins. My obstetrician said it was from the increase in blood volume. Hope you get seen soon.

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Busybeezs · 19/06/2023 10:40

Thank you so much everyone. I called my boss and got myself into a taxi home. My midwife had her phone off as usual and I couldn't get through to the duty midwife, so I rang the maternity unit and they've asked me to come in for an assessment. My friend is off and she's going to drive me up there. I feel better but still very hot and woozy, but I can sit up now at least. Drinking water seems to make me feel worse but I'm going to carry on sipping water and will take some salty crisps to the unit with me as there's a good few hours to wait according to the triage staff.
Thank you all for your advice, I felt so dramatic lying on the floor but I literally couldn't do anything else. It's horrible feeling so weak and not knowing why!

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gamerchick · 19/06/2023 10:37

Yes you should go home.

There's also a bloody strange lurgy going about as well. Makes you feel queasy, vertigo and achy. I've struggled all weekend feeling heavy and dizzy. Having to lie down just to try make it stop. Seems to be tailing off a bit but the floor still feels like it's moving slightly. I'm not pregnant.

Go home OP.

FairAcre · 19/06/2023 10:33

How are you OP? Are you drinking plenty of water? It is easy to get dehydrated in this heat. I felt sick and lightheaded this weekend and I am not pregnant.

Scottishskifun · 19/06/2023 10:00

Of course you should go home your not well pregnancy or not!
Get yourself home and call the GP, if you have a covid test at home would do one of those too as some of the symptoms match and in pregnancy it's important to identify if it is as you may need injections for a week or so.

If it turns out to be low BP (I had very low BP through both pregnancies) then make sure you remain very hydrated and have a emergency packet of crisps or salty peanuts with you as the salt can increase your BP. Clenching your bum cheeks and fists if feeling very dizzy can stop you fainting.

ThreeB · 19/06/2023 09:58

There should be an emergency call button in the toilets, please use this and get someone with you. You are not unreasonable to go home but right now you aren't safe to go home.

ODFODeary · 19/06/2023 09:52

Oh darling , ring someone now to come and get you, you shouldn't be on your own
Forget work, it's not important at the moment but you do need to get home and rest up

Timeforabiscuit · 19/06/2023 09:45

Does your work have a reception or first aider? Call them now to get you more comfortable.

If not, do you have a friend or partner local to you to get you?

You don't sound dramatic, you do sound scared, it's fine to reach out to people to help you, don't try and warrior queen it by yourself.

Hoppinggreen · 19/06/2023 09:42

You are pregnant, worried and ill, perfectly entitled to be prickly
Look after yourself x

Needmorelego · 19/06/2023 09:42

There must be someone else in the building even if your team isn’t there. Please call security/someone from another team to help you out the toilet as you are dizzy.

BPDprincess · 19/06/2023 09:41

Please call someone and get them to come over to you asap so they can help you get up and get home.

If you really can't get up then please call 111 immediately.

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Busybeezs · 19/06/2023 09:39

Apologies for being prickly, it's really shaken me that I literally don't feel able to get up from the floor. I can definitely get a taxi home safely and will call the midwife team and apeak to a duty mideife or go walk in, I'm worried its either low BP which was an issue in early pregnancy or a UTI as just noticed I have some symptoms. Apologies again. Thanks fir advice

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HerculesMulligan · 19/06/2023 09:37

I agree with other posters - this change to the way you're feeling is definitely worth speaking to your GP or a midwife asap.

HippyChickMama · 19/06/2023 09:37

It could be vertigo, which may or may not be related to pregnancy or you could have low blood pressure which can be pregnancy related. If you are unable to get a GP appointment, do you have a walk in centre or urgent care centre that you can get someone to take you to? If it's vertigo, they can prescribe Prochlorperazine, which is safe in pregnancy

Hoppinggreen · 19/06/2023 09:35

Busybeezs · 19/06/2023 09:32

Okay, what's your point? This is later in pregnancy and as I explained, I've not had morning sickness since 15 weeks.

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I think she was just trying to show solidarity rather than make a point.

It sounds horrible and you do need to get home somehow, can anyone pick you up?

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Busybeezs · 19/06/2023 09:32

Nevermind31 · 19/06/2023 09:25

I spent considerable time on the floor in the disabled toilet - feeling sick, being sick, being sooo tired. It got better around 16 weeks. This was before hybrid working and all that, so couldn’t work from home or go home every day.

Okay, what's your point? This is later in pregnancy and as I explained, I've not had morning sickness since 15 weeks.

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Nevermind31 · 19/06/2023 09:25

I spent considerable time on the floor in the disabled toilet - feeling sick, being sick, being sooo tired. It got better around 16 weeks. This was before hybrid working and all that, so couldn’t work from home or go home every day.

YellowHatt · 19/06/2023 09:23

Does anyone know you’re there? If not then tell someone irl asap.