Early Preeclampsia

Okay so before I start I know “preeclampsia is very rare before 20 weeks”.

I am 15 weeks. My headaches have been killing me and every time I start to get a headache I start to get dizzy and I get super nauseous and I start throwing up. It’s not like morning sickness, which I’ve had in both pregnancies, it’s more like my body feels overwhelmed.

My toes have been swelling and my body is weak and I have no energy. I literally can hardly open my water bottle. I’ve had some pain in my chest and ribs and shortness of breath.

My doctor had me do urine and blood samples to check for signs of preeclampsia.

What I am needing is someone to tell me if they had preeclampsia before 20 weeks.

Was it considered preeclampsia still or something else? Was there anything that helped you? What steps did your doctor take? Did you have to deliver early?

I’m anxious as hell about this. I did have preeclampsia post-partum with my first child . I already have a thyroid problem and possible placenta previa. I don’t want to add to it. Please send any advice or help.