Hey everyone.
So I’m 10 weeks pregnant (11 Friday)
go back a couple of weeks ago whilst I was at work, I had a dizzy spell, started noticing my eyesight going blurry and within 10-15 mins all I was seeing was white waves in my eyes, my whole body started shaking and I couldn’t even walk. Very close to fainting. Was a very scary experience so I went straight to hospital, they said I have low blood pressure from when I’m making sudden movements and going from sitting/lying down to standing. They also booked me to get my eyes checked for retinal tears as I’m still experiencing floaters in my eyes after that episode. My eye sight was fine and said it can be due to jelly substance in my eye shrinking, which can happen during pregnancy but usually happens when you get older. And no cause for concern, apparently my brain should block out the floaters within time. They also booked me in for an urgent MRI scan to check for blood clots of the brain, which I’ve had and awaiting results. Obviously all this had made me worried and I’m so worried for my mri results. They are monitoring the blood pressure and just to rest and drink plenty of fluids and take time off work, but I’m struggling still so much with dizziness and I can’t walk far without having to sit down, and I’m so scared of having another episode like I did at work. My question is, in all of these hospital visits and all the concerns not once have they offered to scan me to check on baby? I actually had a private scan the morning before all these symptoms started and baby was fine and measured me at 9 week. But obviously all my symptoms started later that day.
sorry for the long one. And has anyone else experienced dizziness in pregnancy, any tips to help? Thank you if you’ve read this far :)