Will I develop pre-eclampsia?
Hi all,
Thought I would come here to discuss some of the symptoms I have been having from 33 weeks and if anyone else experienced the same before being diagnosed with pre-eclampsia. I am currently being monitored weekly at the hospital for the foreseeable.
- I was admitted to hospital after several readings of high blood pressure and given labetaol which would lower my blood pressure then it would rise again. I discharged myself from hospital following a few good BP readings as I felt I no longer needed to be there and being surrounded by the new born babies whilst still being pregnant was upsetting me.
- I have had odd high blood pressure readings on occasion at home but nothing consistent.
- frequent headaches, very bad pain under my right rib, nausea and swelling in my ankles.
- only traces of protein in my urine
- I have had hypothyroidism since I was a pre teen which could make me more susceptible
- baby was 10th percentile with no explanation as to why, she is now up to 16th but continues to be monitored by growth clinic
Suppose I am writing to see if this was similar to anyone else’s experience before being diagnosed? I just don’t want pre eclampsia to be sprung on me or left to a time where myself and baby get really sick. TIA