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High BP, what are the 'flashing lights' they ask about like?

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notso · 29/02/2012 11:57

My BP has been up and down in this pregnancy and I have had headaches, it was ok at last appointment, am being seen fortnightly. MW has told me to look out for swelling, abdominal pain and flashing light or visual disturbances.

The past couple of days I have seen 'sparkly bits' and dark floating shapes, every so often, is this what she means?
Have had them before in first pg but only when I got from sitting to standing in late pregnancy, had no BP problems then.

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KatAndKit · 29/02/2012 12:00

That might be what she means so I would mention it asap.

GrooveIsInTheFart · 29/02/2012 12:02

can be a sign of pre eclampsea,
how many weeks are you now?
i would call the mw and ask for a bp and urine dip test today to rule it out,

morethemerrier · 29/02/2012 12:03

As Kat says, that for me would class as a 'visual disturbance' I would call your midwife and get advice.

notso · 29/02/2012 12:14

Am 32 weeks and 1 day.

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Murtette · 29/02/2012 16:36

Yes, that what's she means!

notso · 29/02/2012 18:01

Thanks all. Phoned MW she's coming first thing tomorrow but I have to go to Labour Ward if anything else crops up or I feel unwell.

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Sneezeblossom · 29/02/2012 18:06

You should go and get your bp checked now. Don't fuck about.

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