Normal or not normal? I didn’t have any of this during my first pregnancy.

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I’m currently 34+5 
Over the last few days I’ve been getting headaches a lot, feeling dizzy randomly and seeing little dots, and just feeling really off - like my arms feel really heavy 🤷🏼‍♀️
So today I was literally just standing there brushing my teeth and I had to hold onto the vanity because I was feeling so dizzy.
I have an appointment on Friday, so I’m thinking I’ll just monitor myself until then and let them know how I’ve been feeling. 
Baby is moving fine and I don’t have a history of high/low blood pressure that I’m aware of. 
Is anyone else experiencing these things?

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Those are symptoms of preeclampsia. Vision changes are especially concerning. 
Especially since you're having multiple preeclampsia symptoms together, I'd call the doctor and see if the want you to come in before your Friday appointment or just wait until then.

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I fainted around 20 weeks and my doc said it was because of low blood sugar and told me to eat more throughout the day. I also tried not to stand for long periods. Not sure if it’s the same with you but wouldn’t hurt to keep an eye on your eating and rest more until you can talk with your doc.

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I'd get checked by the doctor. However, there's a few comments about the vision change possibly indicating preeclampsia and I'd like to mention that my doctor told me they look for very specific changes in vision such as you see fireworks type of lights. He also said that it isn't that good of an indicator because if you do have that happen, you almost immediately have a seizure. Lastly, he said it's very rare and in his 35 years of practice has never had someone who had the vision changes. 
Point is, it's better to be aware of other indicators before that one because if you do have that one, it's likely already too late to prevent it. You're better off paying attention to any swelling or headaches, and of course BP.

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Could be low blood pressure or anemia.

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Maybe low iron?

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That sounds like a blood pressure issue, either high or low. Any time you have vision changes, call your doctor to be sure.
I had a similar issue with seeing spots and dizziness just yesterday, and I am 34 weeks, too. I was at my primary care doctor waiting to get my TDAP vaccine. The nurse had taken my BP when I first got there, and it was in my normal range, about 118/68. A little while later while waiting for the doctor to come in, I started seeing shooting stars so I asked the nurse to take my BP again. Turns out, my BP dropped to 102/58. My primary care wasn’t concerned because my blood pressure went down, not up, and preeclampsia causes a spike in BP.
When I left, I called my OB just to be safe, because they said call immediately if I have vision changes. When I told them about my BP dropping rather than rising, they said it is not a concern for preeclampsia but it can cause fainting, so be sure to stay hydrated and get up slowly. 
If your main symptoms are seeing stars and dizziness/weakness, that actually sounds a lot like what I’ve been having. My doctor said high BP usually causes vision changes like seeing stars, but also swelling in the hands and face, and a nagging pain under your right rib. Low BP causes dizziness, seeing stars/blacking out, and weakness. That being said, I am not a medical professional so you definitely should call your doctor since different people experience different symptoms.

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Agree- I’d call for a check ASAP because it sounds like preeclampsia

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I would get it checked to be safe

Normal or not normal? I didn’t have any of this during my first pregnancy.

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