Preeclampsia??

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For anyone who had preeclampsia what symptoms did you have? And what clinical symptoms like protein or high blood pressure or high liver values?

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No obvious symptoms. I think my urine was a little dark the night before but I put that down to dehydration. I went in at my 38 week appointment (on my own as I sent hubby to his conference and without any of
My bags) and my blood pressure was through the roof. But I wasn’t really swollen or had a headache. They found protein in my urine and my liver was suffering. I had an emergency c section in the end due to my liver stats. Decision was made and in the  space of two hours from when I got to my appointment I had my baby girl (and yes hubby made it as he instinctively left his conference when I texted him to tell him I have high BP). 
I’m pregnant again with my second and have been on aspirin since 14 weeks. So far no spikes in BP.

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So i don’t have preeclampsia yet (hoping to not develop it) but i was diagnosed with gestational hypertension and they are closely monitoring it for preeclampsia. I’ve had somewhat high BP and one urine test showed a bit high with protein and my liver enzymes were elevated for one of my blood tests. I get an ultrasound to monitor my fluid and blood work every Monday as well as an NST every Thursday. All of my levels have gone back down and my BP has stayed somewhat lower, but still elevated. My doctor told me to call if i have a constant headache that won’t subside or if I see spots. I’m 34 weeks and scheduled for a 37 week induction because the longer I’m pregnant, the more at risk for it I am.

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I was having swollen feet, ankles and calves for a few weeks. I had a few high BPs at my office visits, that resolved by the following day. I was seen in the maternity emergency department one Wednesday and I had l protein in my urine and elevated liver test results but not high enough for concern. I had been on weekly home monitoring for my blood pressure due to my age, which was switched to daily. By that Friday, my BP continued to rise and I went back to the maternity emergency department. In a span of two days, I now met rockstar status for severe preeclampsia (BP was 155/100) and was being induced at 35 weeks for the health of the baby and to keep me out of stroke/seizure BP range. My tater tot was born 48 hours later. 
Please watch your BP as it can turn quickly. I didn’t have headaches, I never felt like my BP was high but routine labs and taking my BP helped me and my Tater Tot have a healthy delivery.

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Went in for my 35 week appt for my first and there was a small trace of protein in my urine. My dr was going to take it again next time obviously and keep an eye on it. Never got the chance lol my water broke 3 days later. Had my daughter at 35 weeks and 3 days. Still didn’t know I had preeclampsia until several days later in the nicu with my daughter my legs and feet were so swollen and I had the worst migraine of my life that no medicine would touch. Went to the ER (after calling my dr) and my blood pressure was 197/118😖

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I had none of the classic symptoms apart from swelling- which everyone kept saying was normal- until by 35 week appt where I had protein and high BP- sent to be monitored and immediatly got admitted and was in until induced at 37 weeks... really scary as I had no idea what it was!

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The only symptom I had was headaches I already suffered from migraines before but these were different less painful actually but a lot duller and consistent if that makes sense

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Following!  
I did my 24hr urine test last week and it came back with high levels of protein. My blood pressure has been amazing! But I am getting headaches ☹️ I have yet to see my doctor after the results came back. Won’t see her until Friday. So I would love to see why others have experienced

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I just went in for my regular appt and my blood pressure was high. Stayed for monitoring. Had mostly normal blood pressure readings and one more high one. My bloodwork came back normal but I had protein in my urine. I’ve had some swelling in my ankles/feet, been feeling out of breath. But other than that I’m feeling ok. Wasn’t expecting this! They’re inducing me on Wednesday at 37 weeks.

Preeclampsia??

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