Did anyone have preeclampsia symptoms before high blood pressure?
Hi everyone. I’m currently pregnant and I’m wondering if anyone who developed preeclampsia experienced symptoms before their blood pressure became high.
My doctor told me that I could potentially develop preeclampsia, and lately I really don’t feel like myself.
My biggest symptom is extreme dizziness. Sometimes the dizziness is so intense that it really scares me. I also get short of breath very easily, even without doing much, and my heart rate is often high, but my blood pressure has been normal.
I’ve also been experiencing:
- Extreme fatigue
- A lot of pressure around/behind my eyes
- Very blurry/bad vision
- Occasional flashes or sparkles in my vision
- Feeling generally weak and unwell
I don’t have pain under my ribs/right upper abdomen, and so far I’m not having consistently high blood pressure.
For those who developed preeclampsia, did anyone experience severe dizziness, shortness of breath, vision problems, or a high heart rate while their blood pressure was still normal? Did your blood pressure eventually become high, or did your urine/bloodwork show signs of preeclampsia first?
I know everyone’s experience is different and I’m not looking for a diagnosis online. I’m already talking with my doctors—I would just really appreciate hearing about other people’s experiences. ❤️