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Can I Discharge Myself? I REALLY NEED HELP.

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FakeTurtle · 28/09/2019 22:47

I was only supposed to be in hospital for one night!! For suspected pre-eclampsia. They put me on lebetalol, my blood pressure went right down. Then I had one spiked one around half 4 because I got upset just before doing the blood pressure (because I found out that I may potentially not be going home because of how long the wait times are).
Now I've been told I'm probably staying in. I'm upset, I can't stop crying, its really not helping me be here another night. The last blood pressure they did at half 8 came out within normal range 135/84, to top it off the last time I took lebetalol before then was 5 and a bit hours ago. Like just let me go home??? So I've stopped taking the lebetalol to prove a point because I'm clearly fine, I'm just upset.
I was told the doctor would come again later to talk to me and that was at 11am this morning!!
I can't stay here much longer, my stress is through the roof, I'm majorly upset and no one is telling me what's going on. Just keep saying they are treating my condition and being really vague when I ask questions.
So what would happen if I discharge myself? I'm really struggling, it's hurting me. Baby is good by the way, heartbeat and movements strong the whole time I've been here.
Please help.

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FakeTurtle · 29/09/2019 08:09

Thank you again for all your responses it's hard to respond individually at the moment in here.
I don't think they are aware I have a diagnosis of autism (it's not in my pregnancy notes). It's a relatively recent thing to me and I don't really like to mention it or have the best coping methods in place myself.
I'll mention to the midwife again about the doctor. Hopefully he will come when I have someone with me because I'll feel more confident to ask the things I need to know that way.
I've still not took another lebetalol since last night and this morning My blood pressure went to 124/78 which is a lot more normal. So I don't understand how it can be pre-eclampsia (they've get me in for suspected mild) when I'm getting readings way within normal range without any medication?
Thank you everyone for your kind advice. I've managed to calm down and I slept for a few more hours last night which I feel has helped. I still want to be out of here asap so hopefully I'll be able to sort out outpatient appointments.

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flapjackfairy · 29/09/2019 08:19

You must explain your autism diagnosis and have it put in your records as it will be important to how they communicate wuth you during labour etc.
Don't be too rigid about going home if you can . Just wait and see and Sunday means less consultants so ward rounds may be later than usual.
Try to rest if you can and hang in there. It will all be worth it in the end. Best wishes x

flapjackfairy · 29/09/2019 08:22

Oh and write down any questions you have for the dr and even that you have been diagnosed with autism . You can also write down the replies to those questions to help you remember and make sense of what is happening x

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