Throughout this whole pregnancy, I’ve been fighting with high blood pressure. Luckily, I’ve never had any other symptoms to suggest preeclampsia (proteins in urine, blurred vision, extreme swelling, etc).
At my appointment yesterday, my blood pressure was extremely high (160/80), so the doctor sent me to the lab for blood work. She told me to “take it easy” at home and to come back in two days so they can check my blood pressure again. She said she may want to put me on bed rest.
I got a call today that all my blood work came back normal (thank goodness). Now, I’m wondering though–if my blood pressure is still high when I go in tomorrow, do you think she’ll still put me on bed rest??
I know your not doctors, I’m wondering if anybody has had experience with this. Keep in mind, I have not been diagnosed with preeclampsia because I don’t have other symptoms–only high blood pressure.
Oh–I’m 33 weeks today, if that makes a difference. Thanks so much!
Krystal A
February 28, 2010 at 2:59 pm
Well I have preeclampsia as well as PIH and I’ve been on bed rest since I was 30 weeks and yes it sucks but its the best thing for you and the baby.So yes if they diagnose you with PIH you will more than likely will be put on bed rest.My blood pressure goes up and down all the time and it sucks too so sreiously take it easy.I’m 35 weeks pregnant now and my doctors are trying not to induce me and they told me as long as my blood pressure stays down they weren’t going to induce me and they would if anything wait till I’m 39 weeks.Good luck and hope everything goes well!!
cherisebeck
February 28, 2010 at 3:27 pm
I had preeclampsia and I had a twin pregnancy so I spent the majority of my pregnancy on bedrest or hospitalized bedrest. But I did have a friend who had PIH and she had to be put on bedrest for reasons other than the blood pressure (but it was a contributing factor)
Chances are at SOME point, you might have to be put on it, hopefully you make it a little longer before you get to that point because boy oh boy does it suck!
woohoo
February 28, 2010 at 3:31 pm
im almost 32 weeks and am in the the same boat you are! my blood pressure has been running mostly at 145/90. they talked about inducing me 1 0r 2 weeks early but i havent been put on bed rest yet.
Danielle S
February 28, 2010 at 4:17 pm
if your pressure is still high tomorrow she may put you on bedrest, maybe it will be just modified bedrest which is you can get up to the bathroo, to make yourself something to eat or drink, you can sit up, but have to have some lying down time throughout the day, not so bad especially your already 33 weeks. its better then going into the hosp for another month or them having to induce you this early because the pressure is too high. hang in there your almost done. hight blood pressure during preg can be harmful to you and your baby so take it easy.
A
February 28, 2010 at 5:16 pm
I had high blood pressure when I was pregnant with my 2nd child. (I have 3) My doctor put me on bed rest when I was 20 weeks.