Should i be worried or is it norml?
Hi girls
I could just be worrying about nothing but thought i would ask our advice, today as soon as i woke up i felt a bit light headed (which has become a regular thing on and off) and then about 30 mins later i got really hot and sweaty and just generally felt strange.Dizzy,lightheaded and hot and a bit tingly is it normal or should i be concerned?I felt much better after 5 minutes of laying down and i have amidwife appointment tomorrow so should i just mention it to her then? Im a bit of a worrier since becoming pregant!
thanks
charlie x 22weeks today
I could just be worrying about nothing but thought i would ask our advice, today as soon as i woke up i felt a bit light headed (which has become a regular thing on and off) and then about 30 mins later i got really hot and sweaty and just generally felt strange.Dizzy,lightheaded and hot and a bit tingly is it normal or should i be concerned?I felt much better after 5 minutes of laying down and i have amidwife appointment tomorrow so should i just mention it to her then? Im a bit of a worrier since becoming pregant!
thanks
charlie x 22weeks today
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well my midwife has been useless to be honest and i have only had my blood pressure done once which was the last time i saw her (at 16 weeks) the reading was 122/63 she didnt say anything about it so i assume that was normal?
charlie x 22 weeks
i have been having similar problems but my blood pressure is low - its reading approx 80/60 they said, as i've been having headaches too. Think normal bp is 120/80 so yours is low at one end. The doc said its perfectly normal in pregnancy & always better to be low than high & as long as i am not passing out then not to worry but to take it easy when i feel dizzy & lightheaded, definately get your midwife to check it out tho & let her know you are concerned xx
xx sorry for rambling on!!
I will definatly mention it to my midwife tomorrow and see what she says, probably the same thing she says all the time "yeh some women get that" thats what she said when i told her about being in pain with my hips at times.
Hollylizzy im only 20 and my midwife has been quite nice, useless yes but always nice lol maybe you could request a different mw if she is that nasty?How far gone are you?
charlie x 22wks
not long got back,they taking bloods again next week but i didnt actually get an answer so im feelin a bit miffed and worried atm.
xx
I also suffered with this on and off most morning from about 15-30 weeks. My blood pressure and iron were spot on and the Diabetes test thing was ok. Midwife told me to eat something sweet in a morning (jam on toast) and to carry a bottle of lucozade and a choccie bar in bag as i was passing out or mearly passing out on train in a morning!:\)
However when I was walking my dogs the other day I took them for a long walk and I did feel a bit dizzy at one point and my belly was aching a bit. You might be anaemic I think I am as I'm so incredibly tired!
Philippa 15+3 x x x
These symptoms could be either...
1)low blood pressure like others have said. this can be as a result of standing up too quickly causing your blood to rush to your lower extremities causing you to feel light headed. You can resolve this by getting up slowing...or getting into the sitting position on the edge of the bed before actually standing up. Apparently, lying on your back doesn't help and as a result you should try and lie on your side as it will be easier for your body to pump blood around
2)hypoglycemia (lowblood sugar) . Are you drinking lots of water and eating enough? Like others have mentioned, this can cause you to drop your blood sugars causing dizzyness.
3)Too hot. Spending time in a very hot room or taking a hot bath or shower can cause your blood vessels to dilate, lowering your blood pressure and making you feel woozy.
4)Anaemia which is low iron count can also cuase you to feel dizzy and light headed
Average blood pressure depends upon your age and health, however, for you age presuming you are usually fit and healthy its about 120/80. Your diastolic (second number) is abit on the lower side. Saying this I don't want to worry you, as in the second semester it is normal for mothers to drop their blood pressure. I would recommend you get your midwife to check your blood pressure tomorrow for your own benefit. If you feel she does not seem overly concerned but you still worried Iwould make an appointment with your Dr just to reassure yourself. Don't forget to let us know how you get on! xxx
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hope u get on ok charlie, fingers crossed let us know xx
d x