Raging headache

[mummynumnum]

36wks. Woke up in night. Raging headache, so bad felt like clamp on my head. Feel v tearful this morn. Bit like got head cold. Legs feel tingly and like could get bad cramp at any min. Should I be worried?

Go to docs and get your blood pressure done. Asap. That's what I would do (NB I have no medical experience or training whatsoever).

Hope you're okay.

Just phoned GP-says nothing about opening hours on sat. Wondering if out of hours GP at hosp better idea.

Yes, just get to a GP or to a maternity unit. Or can you call a midwife? She could do your blood pressure.

I just posted on your other thread - sorry!

Is there a telephone mumber somewhere on your notes that you can ring if you're worried?

I would go to A+E if it were me.

Forget doctor, ring maternity unit/midwife's mobile number. There should be a number in your notes as seeker says. Not to panic you, but you do need this checked out and some reassurance. And they really really don't mind, they would much rather someone sought assistance than not.

When I was 30 weeks with DS on Christmas day I didn't feel him move all day. I was in tears by about 6pm and even though I knew I was probably over reacting I rang the maternity unit and they urged me to come in, not because they thought there was anything wrong but because I obviously needed reassurance. In the middle of this conversation DS did a massive backflip so I knew I was OK and felt a bit silly. But they really didn't mind. In fact they said there was nothing to "mind" - my health was their job.

Phone now.