socal57che
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Originally Posted by Nw2Salt08
http:///forum/post/3246504
...keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
done
http:///forum/post/3246504
...keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
done
Please keep us in your prayers today
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jennythebugg
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ditto
nw2salt08
Active Member
Originally Posted by lovethesea
http:///forum/post/3246645
oh jeeze, that is all you need. At least you hubby is home. Hopefully the nero will see you sooner rather than later. Between your heart problem, hopefully your blood pressure is holding??
Stay close to hubby...
Blood pressure has gone up some 144/88. I go into the cardiologist on Thursday. My OB wants to rule out any major heart problems and get a neurologist to do an MRI to check my brain out. So far tonight has been relatively good. No issues. Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes.
http:///forum/post/3246645
oh jeeze, that is all you need. At least you hubby is home. Hopefully the nero will see you sooner rather than later. Between your heart problem, hopefully your blood pressure is holding??
Stay close to hubby...
Blood pressure has gone up some 144/88. I go into the cardiologist on Thursday. My OB wants to rule out any major heart problems and get a neurologist to do an MRI to check my brain out. So far tonight has been relatively good. No issues. Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes.
ironeagle2006
Active Member
Why I said what I did is SImple I have Epilepsy and can tell from what she has typed would be classified by a doctor as Complex Partial Seizures. How do I know this try having them for close to 10 years and also the big boys full on Generalized Tonic Clonics or what most people think of as a Seizure where you end up on the ground flopping like a fish out of water. That is what I live with everyday and not knowing when my brain will malfunction again and fire the next shot of electricity to my body that causes them.
I did not mean to scare her just let her know what they could be. You think I enjoy living with this CRAP I hate it. In the last 3 months I lost my Drivers License my abiulity to go anywhere without anyone withme. I ALMOST LOST MY KIDS because the state thought I was a danger because I could not take care of my baby because of one accident.
I did not mean to scare her just let her know what they could be. You think I enjoy living with this CRAP I hate it. In the last 3 months I lost my Drivers License my abiulity to go anywhere without anyone withme. I ALMOST LOST MY KIDS because the state thought I was a danger because I could not take care of my baby because of one accident.
gill again68
Active Member
Originally Posted by ironeagle2006
http:///forum/post/3246981
Why I said what I did is SImple I have Epilepsy and can tell from what she has typed would be classified by a doctor as Complex Partial Seizures. How do I know this try having them for close to 10 years and also the big boys full on Generalized Tonic Clonics or what most people think of as a Seizure where you end up on the ground flopping like a fish out of water. That is what I live with everyday and not knowing when my brain will malfunction again and fire the next shot of electricity to my body that causes them.
I did not mean to scare her just let her know what they could be. You think I enjoy living with this CRAP I hate it. In the last 3 months I lost my Drivers License my abiulity to go anywhere without anyone withme. I ALMOST LOST MY KIDS because the state thought I was a danger because I could not take care of my baby because of one accident.
Sorry to hear about all your troubles. I will pray for you as well. I personally try to approach all situations as a " its nothing until they say its something" kinda way. There are so many things that our complicated systems can and will do its hard to hear all the speculations. I think the best thing we can all do is simple prayer that God and his will be done.
Just my 2 cents.
http:///forum/post/3246981
Why I said what I did is SImple I have Epilepsy and can tell from what she has typed would be classified by a doctor as Complex Partial Seizures. How do I know this try having them for close to 10 years and also the big boys full on Generalized Tonic Clonics or what most people think of as a Seizure where you end up on the ground flopping like a fish out of water. That is what I live with everyday and not knowing when my brain will malfunction again and fire the next shot of electricity to my body that causes them.
I did not mean to scare her just let her know what they could be. You think I enjoy living with this CRAP I hate it. In the last 3 months I lost my Drivers License my abiulity to go anywhere without anyone withme. I ALMOST LOST MY KIDS because the state thought I was a danger because I could not take care of my baby because of one accident.
Sorry to hear about all your troubles. I will pray for you as well. I personally try to approach all situations as a " its nothing until they say its something" kinda way. There are so many things that our complicated systems can and will do its hard to hear all the speculations. I think the best thing we can all do is simple prayer that God and his will be done.
Just my 2 cents.
bionicarm
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Originally Posted by Nw2Salt08
http:///forum/post/3246934
Blood pressure has gone up some 144/88. I go into the cardiologist on Thursday. My OB wants to rule out any major heart problems and get a neurologist to do an MRI to check my brain out. So far tonight has been relatively good. No issues. Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes.
The dizziness could be a result of the high blood pressure. Could you also be a little anemic? Not uncommon during pregnancy.
What forms of high blood pressure occur in pregnancy?
There are four main forms of high blood pressure in pregnancy:
Preeclampsia: This potentially serious disorder is characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine. It usually develops after the 20th week of pregnancy and goes away after delivery.
Gestational hypertension: This form of high blood pressure develops after the 20th week of pregnancy and goes away after delivery. Affected women do not have protein in the urine. However, some women with gestational hypertension develop preeclampsia later in pregnancy.
Chronic hypertension: This is high blood pressure that is diagnosed before pregnancy or before the 20th week of pregnancy. It does not go away after delivery.
Chronic hypertension with preeclampsia: About 25 percent of women with chronic hypertension also develop preeclampsia (1, 2).
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What are the symptoms of preeclampsia and other forms of high blood pressure?
Most pregnant women with mild preeclampsia and other forms of high blood pressure have no symptoms. In order to detect these cases, providers measure a woman’s blood pressure and check her urine for protein at each prenatal visit. More severe cases of preeclampsia may be accompanied by:
Severe headaches
Vision problems (blurriness, flashing lights, sensitivity to light)
Pain in the upper right abdomen
Sudden weight gain (5 or more pounds in one week) with fluid retention in the legs and puffiness of the face
Anemia During Pregnancy
Anemia occurs when the number or size of a person’s red blood cells are too low. Red blood cells are important because they carry oxygen from your lungs to all parts of your body. Without enough oxygen, your body cannot work as well as it should, and you feel tired and run down.
Anemia can affect anyone, but women are at greater risk for this condition. In women, iron and red blood cells are lost when bleeding occurs from very heavy or long periods (menstruation).
Anemia is common in pregnancy because a woman needs to have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen around her body and to her baby. So it's important for women to prevent anemia before, during and after pregnancy. Women will probably be tested for anemia at least twice during pregnancy: during the first prenatal visit and then again between 24 and 28 weeks.
Causes of Anemia
Iron Deficiency
Usually, a woman becomes anemic (has anemia) because her body isn’t getting enough iron. Iron is a mineral that helps to create red blood cells. About half of all pregnant women don’t have enough iron in their body (iron deficiency). In pregnancy, iron deficiency has been linked to an increased risk of preterm birth and low birthweight.
Illness or Disease
Some women may have an illness that causes anemia. Diseases such as sickle cell anemia or thalassemia affect the quality and number of red blood cells the body produces. If you have a disease that causes anemia, talk with your health provider about how to treat anemia.
Signs of Anemia
Anemia takes some time to develop. In the beginning, you may not have any signs or they may be mild. But as it gets worse, you may have these symptoms:
Fatigue (very common)
Weakness (very common)
Dizziness
Headache
Numbness or coldness in your hands and feet
Low body temperature
Pale skin
Rapid or irregular heartbeat
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Irritability
Not doing well at work or in school
http:///forum/post/3246934
Blood pressure has gone up some 144/88. I go into the cardiologist on Thursday. My OB wants to rule out any major heart problems and get a neurologist to do an MRI to check my brain out. So far tonight has been relatively good. No issues. Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes.
The dizziness could be a result of the high blood pressure. Could you also be a little anemic? Not uncommon during pregnancy.
What forms of high blood pressure occur in pregnancy?
There are four main forms of high blood pressure in pregnancy:
Preeclampsia: This potentially serious disorder is characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine. It usually develops after the 20th week of pregnancy and goes away after delivery.
Gestational hypertension: This form of high blood pressure develops after the 20th week of pregnancy and goes away after delivery. Affected women do not have protein in the urine. However, some women with gestational hypertension develop preeclampsia later in pregnancy.
Chronic hypertension: This is high blood pressure that is diagnosed before pregnancy or before the 20th week of pregnancy. It does not go away after delivery.
Chronic hypertension with preeclampsia: About 25 percent of women with chronic hypertension also develop preeclampsia (1, 2).
back to top
What are the symptoms of preeclampsia and other forms of high blood pressure?
Most pregnant women with mild preeclampsia and other forms of high blood pressure have no symptoms. In order to detect these cases, providers measure a woman’s blood pressure and check her urine for protein at each prenatal visit. More severe cases of preeclampsia may be accompanied by:
Severe headaches
Vision problems (blurriness, flashing lights, sensitivity to light)
Pain in the upper right abdomen
Sudden weight gain (5 or more pounds in one week) with fluid retention in the legs and puffiness of the face
Anemia During Pregnancy
Anemia occurs when the number or size of a person’s red blood cells are too low. Red blood cells are important because they carry oxygen from your lungs to all parts of your body. Without enough oxygen, your body cannot work as well as it should, and you feel tired and run down.
Anemia can affect anyone, but women are at greater risk for this condition. In women, iron and red blood cells are lost when bleeding occurs from very heavy or long periods (menstruation).
Anemia is common in pregnancy because a woman needs to have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen around her body and to her baby. So it's important for women to prevent anemia before, during and after pregnancy. Women will probably be tested for anemia at least twice during pregnancy: during the first prenatal visit and then again between 24 and 28 weeks.
Causes of Anemia
Iron Deficiency
Usually, a woman becomes anemic (has anemia) because her body isn’t getting enough iron. Iron is a mineral that helps to create red blood cells. About half of all pregnant women don’t have enough iron in their body (iron deficiency). In pregnancy, iron deficiency has been linked to an increased risk of preterm birth and low birthweight.
Illness or Disease
Some women may have an illness that causes anemia. Diseases such as sickle cell anemia or thalassemia affect the quality and number of red blood cells the body produces. If you have a disease that causes anemia, talk with your health provider about how to treat anemia.
Signs of Anemia
Anemia takes some time to develop. In the beginning, you may not have any signs or they may be mild. But as it gets worse, you may have these symptoms:
Fatigue (very common)
Weakness (very common)
Dizziness
Headache
Numbness or coldness in your hands and feet
Low body temperature
Pale skin
Rapid or irregular heartbeat
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Irritability
Not doing well at work or in school
darthtang aw
Active Member
Originally Posted by Nw2Salt08
http:///forum/post/3246934
and get a neurologist to do an MRI to check my brain out.
You told her you were a saltwater nut didn't you.
Seriously, rest, take it easy, and try not to worry about it. you have enough stress. Nothing you can do other than that.
All will be well.
Darth (sensitive post of the year) Tang
http:///forum/post/3246934
and get a neurologist to do an MRI to check my brain out.
You told her you were a saltwater nut didn't you.
Seriously, rest, take it easy, and try not to worry about it. you have enough stress. Nothing you can do other than that.
All will be well.
Darth (sensitive post of the year) Tang
nw2salt08
Active Member
Originally Posted by Darthtang AW
http:///forum/post/3247077
You told her you were a saltwater nut didn't you.
Seriously, rest, take it easy, and try not to worry about it. you have enough stress. Nothing you can do other than that.
All will be well.
Darth (sensitive post of the year) Tang
Awww...thanks Darth.
It's ok. I'll be ok. No matter what the dr's diagnosis is I'm just going to keep going and try not to stress about it. All things happen for a reason. I believe in the power of prayer and positive thinking. Right now the baby is fine. I didn't have any issues last night but I definitely took it easy. Trying to keep relaxed. Husband is really helping out with the kids and the house.
http:///forum/post/3247077
You told her you were a saltwater nut didn't you.
Seriously, rest, take it easy, and try not to worry about it. you have enough stress. Nothing you can do other than that.
All will be well.
Darth (sensitive post of the year) Tang
Awww...thanks Darth.
It's ok. I'll be ok. No matter what the dr's diagnosis is I'm just going to keep going and try not to stress about it. All things happen for a reason. I believe in the power of prayer and positive thinking. Right now the baby is fine. I didn't have any issues last night but I definitely took it easy. Trying to keep relaxed. Husband is really helping out with the kids and the house.
cranberry
Active Member
Hon, you should also probably contact your GP to get them involved if your going to specialists. Reports from a neurologist and a cardiologist should not be going back to your OB primarily. You may trust them and like them and all that good stuff, which is all fine and well, but someone else is more qualified to handle your non-OB care. Docs are specialists for a reason, because they know more about a particular system than the rest in their field. Your OB, unless fresh out of school, has lost touch with non-OB issues.
I wish you the best. There are many benign and easily reversible causes for your symptoms.
I wish you the best. There are many benign and easily reversible causes for your symptoms.
nw2salt08
Active Member
Originally Posted by Cranberry
http:///forum/post/3247138
Hon, you should also probably contact your GP to get them involved if your going to specialists. Reports from a neurologist and a cardiologist should not be going back to your OB primarily. You may trust them and like them and all that good stuff, which is all fine and well, but someone else is more qualified to handle your non-OB care. Docs are specialists for a reason, because they know more about a particular system than the rest in their field. Your OB, unless fresh out of school, has lost touch with non-OB issues.
I wish you the best. There are many benign and easily reversible causes for your symptoms.
My family doctor is involved as well. They are all involved. I haven't left anyone out on the information. They all know who I'm seeing and what tests are being ordered. I don't use my OB for my care primarily. With the insurance I have, I have to call my pcp to even get the referral for a specialist. Tricare won't let me see a specialist if my OB puts the referral through without my pcp signing the consent for it. They won't pay for it if this happens. My pcp and my OB are working together.
I appreciate the input. I trust all of my doctors. If I didn't I wouldn't be going to them. I do my homework on all my info...be it pcp, OB, Cardiologist, Neurologist and insurance.
Oh...and I'm not anemic. My levels are good. My urine tests are all normal. I eat 6 small meals a day totalling around 2100 calories. I'm not diabetic either. My diet consists of fruit, fresh veggies, chicken, fish, turkey b r e a s t and red meat is eaten once a week. I take a prenatal every day. I stay pretty full and my weight is excellent based upon what my family dr and OB say.
http:///forum/post/3247138
Hon, you should also probably contact your GP to get them involved if your going to specialists. Reports from a neurologist and a cardiologist should not be going back to your OB primarily. You may trust them and like them and all that good stuff, which is all fine and well, but someone else is more qualified to handle your non-OB care. Docs are specialists for a reason, because they know more about a particular system than the rest in their field. Your OB, unless fresh out of school, has lost touch with non-OB issues.
I wish you the best. There are many benign and easily reversible causes for your symptoms.
My family doctor is involved as well. They are all involved. I haven't left anyone out on the information. They all know who I'm seeing and what tests are being ordered. I don't use my OB for my care primarily. With the insurance I have, I have to call my pcp to even get the referral for a specialist. Tricare won't let me see a specialist if my OB puts the referral through without my pcp signing the consent for it. They won't pay for it if this happens. My pcp and my OB are working together.
I appreciate the input. I trust all of my doctors. If I didn't I wouldn't be going to them. I do my homework on all my info...be it pcp, OB, Cardiologist, Neurologist and insurance.
Oh...and I'm not anemic. My levels are good. My urine tests are all normal. I eat 6 small meals a day totalling around 2100 calories. I'm not diabetic either. My diet consists of fruit, fresh veggies, chicken, fish, turkey b r e a s t and red meat is eaten once a week. I take a prenatal every day. I stay pretty full and my weight is excellent based upon what my family dr and OB say.
reefraff
Active Member
Originally Posted by Nw2Salt08
http:///forum/post/3247128
Awww...thanks Darth.
It's ok. I'll be ok. No matter what the dr's diagnosis is I'm just going to keep going and try not to stress about it. All things happen for a reason. I believe in the power of prayer and positive thinking. Right now the baby is fine. I didn't have any issues last night but I definitely took it easy. Trying to keep relaxed. Husband is really helping out with the kids and the house.
You have the right attitude about it. This stuff isn't all that uncommon with pregnancies. After thinking about it I know of quite a few women who experienced blood pressure issues with a pregnancy. My kid was born 12 years old and house broke, OK 12 years old so I haven't had to deal with it up close and personal but the spouse has filled me in on all the details and I have seen enough to know pregnant is hard work, don't push yourself too hard.
http:///forum/post/3247128
Awww...thanks Darth.
It's ok. I'll be ok. No matter what the dr's diagnosis is I'm just going to keep going and try not to stress about it. All things happen for a reason. I believe in the power of prayer and positive thinking. Right now the baby is fine. I didn't have any issues last night but I definitely took it easy. Trying to keep relaxed. Husband is really helping out with the kids and the house.
You have the right attitude about it. This stuff isn't all that uncommon with pregnancies. After thinking about it I know of quite a few women who experienced blood pressure issues with a pregnancy. My kid was born 12 years old and house broke, OK 12 years old so I haven't had to deal with it up close and personal but the spouse has filled me in on all the details and I have seen enough to know pregnant is hard work, don't push yourself too hard.
nw2salt08
Active Member
Originally Posted by reefraff
http:///forum/post/3247422
You have the right attitude about it. This stuff isn't all that uncommon with pregnancies. After thinking about it I know of quite a few women who experienced blood pressure issues with a pregnancy. My kid was born 12 years old and house broke, OK 12 years old so I haven't had to deal with it up close and personal but the spouse has filled me in on all the details and I have seen enough to know pregnant is hard work, don't push yourself too hard.
Thanks. You have to keep positive when you don't know what it is. I have no reason not to until someone says otherwise. Even then I'd still be trying to stay positive and find out what's next. I have kids like that too. lol My husband has 4 kids from previous relationships that are older. I'm definitely taking it easy. I go into my OB tomorrow morning for my Downs marker test and to schedule my ultrasound at the hospital. Then onto my cardiologist for my heart monitor. I was supposed to go today but the nurse that shows you how to put on the monitor isn't there.
http:///forum/post/3247422
You have the right attitude about it. This stuff isn't all that uncommon with pregnancies. After thinking about it I know of quite a few women who experienced blood pressure issues with a pregnancy. My kid was born 12 years old and house broke, OK 12 years old so I haven't had to deal with it up close and personal but the spouse has filled me in on all the details and I have seen enough to know pregnant is hard work, don't push yourself too hard.
Thanks. You have to keep positive when you don't know what it is. I have no reason not to until someone says otherwise. Even then I'd still be trying to stay positive and find out what's next. I have kids like that too. lol My husband has 4 kids from previous relationships that are older. I'm definitely taking it easy. I go into my OB tomorrow morning for my Downs marker test and to schedule my ultrasound at the hospital. Then onto my cardiologist for my heart monitor. I was supposed to go today but the nurse that shows you how to put on the monitor isn't there.
nw2salt08
Active Member
All things in moderation. lol I can't have caffeine or meds with ephedrine in it. Basically anything that states do not take this if you have high blood pressure are off limits. I just stick to water (lots of it too), juice, milk and decaf coffee. Mainly water though. I'd better be able to have cheesecake. lol One of my cupcake flavors for my baby shower is raspberry cheesecake. The other two flavors will be devil's food and tiramisu (made with decaf)
nw2salt08
Active Member
Well, I get to take my heart monitor off tomorrow.
And my ultrasound is next week! Can't wait! So excited.
I didn't have to wear my heart monitor for very long. They're going to take it and read the information off of it for the last 48 hours then let me know what's going on.
I went to my OB on Friday. The baby was moving around too much to really get the heart rate. We heard the heart beat for maybe 15 seconds if that.
I'm measuring out at just right for 18 weeks on my fundal height. Everything is looking good so far. And I haven't had any convulsions for a few days!
Thought I'd give an update.
