Negligent doctors please help?? Preeclampsia??

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I'm 35+5 weeks I had a growth scan and my baby boy in measuring at 38+4 weeks. I have had swelling for 4 days in both hands and feet. I also have a headache that I've had for 2 days. Been drinking water and keeping feet elevated but no results.  When I told the doctor he said oh that's normal mind you my bp was 150/80 which he also said was normal. When I asked for the measurements of my son he did not want to give them to me just said he's big. I asked for his heart rate and he said he couldn't get a good reading but it was beating and that's what mattered. After leaving I called another doc at my clinic for a second opinion and she also said oh that's all normal. I don't feel like high bp, swelling and a nonstop headache is normal but they won't do anything except give me a Tylenol. Please someone tell me is this right? I'm in tears worried!!

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The headache can definitely be normal.. I am 17 weeks with twins and pretty much have had a non stop headache for 3 weeks.. If you haven't already  try the Tylenol and see if it helps relieve it.. Swelling.. My legs looked like an elephants when I was pregnant with my daughter.. It would last for days at a time.. Even though it sounds counter productive drink, drink, drink water and when you elevate your legs they need to be above heart level or it won't help (sitting in a recliner won't work, but laying in bed flat with a couple pillows under your feet and legs will). 150/80 your systolic is high, diastolic is not.. But to be termed high blood pressure your blood pressure has to be elevated on at least 2 different occasions with at least 4 hrs between readings. I agree though that your doctors are jerks to put it mildly.. They should never just push aside your concerns like they are nothing. Did they take a urine specimen to check for protein levels? ( they would be high if preeclamptic) Another thing you could look into is if your insurance company has a 24/hr on call nurse you can call (many do). They can be wonderful to run your concerns by and can direct you further. If you are still worried then go to the ER and explain what is going on and that your doctor is brushing off your concerns and ask for a urine protein check and blood pressure check. Your stress could be bumping up your blood pressure as well.. So take some deep breathes and take whatever action you think you need to ease your fears! Good luck mama!

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Go to the ER

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Go to the ER or L&D, it could be signs of preclampsia. Your blood pressure is really high and since you have a headache to go with it, those are signs. Not to scare you.

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They are right about it all being normal.... I know that's not what you want to hear but it's true for most people. I see both a high risk OB and fetal specialist. Swelling is no longer considered a big sign of preeclampsia, it is associated with it but not something they use to diagnosed preeclampsia anymore. I just finished a 24 hour urine sample because of having 1+ protein in my urine at the office and had BP of around 148/99 for the past day, it's still not enough to go to the hospital. The headache could be anything and the increase of BP is also normal especially in the 3rd trimester.

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So I had preeclampsia with my first pregnancy and headaches , high blood , and swelling are a for sure sign of preeclampsia,,, and ask your doctor to collect a 24 hour urine sample to see if you have a high level of protein in your urine please don't let you doctor brush it off if you think you have preeclampsia because it nothing to play with it can cause problems with you and your baby ,,

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Blood pressure isn't crazy high. It's the bottom number they worry about and 80 is perfect! Swelling and headache are definitely normal in later pregnancy. But I def still see your concern.  I suggest you go to cvs or Walgreens and you can by the protein strips that you dip in your pee to see if there is any protein in your urine. They should be doing that every appt and if there's even a little bit of protein coming up they will order bloods to check. If your concerned about it you should by the strips so you can check yourself. As far as wanting to know the weight and heartbeat that's very unprofessional and insensitive of the DR. If it's something you are concerned about and can't see another Dr You can pay for a private scan around $50 and they will tell you all the details. Good luck!!

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Go to the ER if you're worried Totally get another opinion.. You know your body more than anyone else. Better safe than sorry and also if you're worried and stressed about it that alone isn't good for your body or babe as I'm sure we all know. Drives me up the ducking wall when people say "oh that's normal" are you her doctor? Do you have her history in detail to know what's normal for HER? Alright then.

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Do you have any vision changes or stomach pain up high under your right breast?  Did they test your urine for protein or draw your blood to check your liver enzymes?  Has the swelling moved anywhere else on your body like your hands or face?  Check your weight daily and if it goes up a lot that could be water weight.  And your BP frequently.

At my hospital blood pressures over 150/90 when they get concerned.  They treat with medications if it's 160/100.  If your headache continues if definitely go back and ask for that lab work if they haven't done it yet.

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Go to the e r had this with my first headache and high bp went in cause Tylenol didn't help and my doctor said if I had an other bad headache to go right away. They ended up endusing me because of my bp. Don't take n e chances.

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My blood pressure was 210/120 when I was induced with my daughter with preeclampsia. I wasn't allowed to sit up the whole labor, had to be laying down. I had a ton of swelling, but so did my best friend who gave birth last month and she was perfectly healthy. No concerns of preeclampsia for her. Headache as mentioned can be annoying, but normal. I basically agree with everyone else. If you're still concerned go to the ER and explain the situation. I hope you doctors get more concerned with their patients rather than themselves, this can be a stressful time. I hope everything is normal and you start feeling better.

Negligent doctors please help?? Preeclampsia??

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