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35 weeks pregnant- Preeclampsia?

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Katnip0520 · 10/04/2020 19:33

Hiya,

As the title says I’m 35 weeks and I’ve had a headache for a week now.

I had a few headaches a few weeks ago over about 5 days which at the time I put down to stress (it was at the time everything was kicking off with Coronavirus and work was crazy!)

I haven’t felt great, very tired, cramping in my lower tummy and light headed over the last week too.

I saw my Midwife yesterday. No protein was found in my urine, she sent it off anyway to make sure and it came back clear.

My iron levels are good too.

No swelling, no visual disturbances and my blood pressure is fine.

The midwife wanted to send me to triage but because of Coronavirus they’re not keen on seeing me. They’ve told me to take cocodomal and if my headache is still there to call back tomorrow.

Was it not for coronavirus, I know they’d have me in for more tests/observations. I’m scared that we might be missing something because they don’t want me to come in.

Has anyone else experienced something like this before?

I’m really worried - which probably isn’t helping my headaches either!!

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LauraAshleySofa · 10/04/2020 19:40

If you are worried then call your midwife. You have intuition, trust it. I had pre-eclampsia and to be honest it didn't even feel that bad, I would have had no idea had it not been for the protein test, and that was a severe case requiring immediate delivery. It does not sound to me like you have pre-eclampsia but there are many many other complications and for your own peace of mind call your midwife.

Katnip0520 · 10/04/2020 20:25

Thank you for your reassurance.

I don’t think so either but I can’t help but worry.

I should have said that I have kidney issues so was prescribed aspirin so I’ve been taking that since 12 weeks. - just feeds into my paranoia haha!

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Kezmum14 · 10/04/2020 22:10

I’ve had pre eclampsia 3 times now. Each time I’ve felt absolutely fine. Twice I was admitted to hospital, one for induction and one for an emergency c section that same day. I wouldn’t have known had I not had my urine tested. I’m currently 27 weeks and my headaches are awful, I’m putting it down to stress and the not knowing. If you feel you’d benefit from observations I’d call your midwife and ask to be seen :)

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