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I’m experiencing similar symptoms, ended up in triage with a BP of 148/110 at one point, had dots in vision constantly and on and off headaches, protein in urine until 22 weeks but I’m also 24 weeks and urine trace has gone. My midwife is now doing weekly BP readings and they are coming out at 135/85 averaging each week and they aren’t concerned I just need to continue weekly BP until delivery! 🥰
@Beth did you get any tablets/medication to take if BP gets above normal?
@Ebony-Rose thank you… Yes I do have bp machine at home… it’s been ranging around 125/95… so it’s not super super high, but bottom Number is still over 90. I also have some urine strips at home and protein indicator is showing as ++ I think i will call just incase. It’s all just so stressful which definitely doesn’t help BP! Thank you for your message x
@Beth thank you for your reply! Really glad your bp has seemed to stabilise. I also always have protein in my urine. It cultures always come back ok. I’ll call hospital now xx
Yes definitely ring in if bottom number is above 90 xx
I would get checked out to be on the safe side. Or borrow a monitor if you know anyone with one too keep an eye on it at home. But call the midwife for a check up. Will help put your mind at ease
@Pia no nothing! It has been quite a frustrating experience, have felt lack of support and lack of reassurance but finally got the weekly appointments which provides some reassurance now! 🥰
Thank you everyone for your comments. Just been into the hospital after calling them. Blood pressure reading on their machine was 136/77 🤯 I wonder if I was just getting myself worked up at home and that was impacting the reading. They took bloods just incase and also did a urine test which came back with ++ protein 😞 they’re going to send that off for culture but I’m going to start antibiotics just incase. The protein in urine seems like a regular occurrence. Anyone know what else could be the cause? My urine has gone off for culture about 5 times… 3 times it’s come back with mixed growth and twice with no significant growth. So confusing 🫤
No youre not being paranoid. Do you have a blood pressume monitor at home? If not id ring and explain and ask if you can come in. Even just for peace of mind. Sometimes when your anxious it can increase your blood pressure so try and relax as best as you can. I had borderline pre e with my first so in my second pregnancy i was constantly anxious and going in and getting checked. Midwives would rather u go in than stay home xx