Should I be worried???

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• diggys_mum

  May 26, 2008 6:26AM

  You shouldn't be worried but it's always important to pay attention to changes that are going on. I've had very swollen feet and calves in the last few weeks and at a recent midwife appt my blood pressure had gone up (it's not high but it's raised for my normal level). They are now monitoring me weekly to check for other signs of pre-eclampsia. Last week I had a trace of protein in my urine so again they are keeping a close eye on me. I've not been diagnosed because it may be nothing.
  
  Some of your symptoms could be signs of this but also they can just occur naturally without it being anything sinister. I would suggest phoning your midwife unless you are happy to wait to see your GP. If there is something wrong, they will take care of you. I felt my midwife has been very helpful and I feel perfectly safe because they are keeping a closer eye on me than they would normally. So I'm not worried about any of my symptoms. Except that I can barely get my shoes on because of my enormous clown feet!
  
  Sonia (almost 37 weeks)

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• hks123

  May 26, 2008 6:32AM

  Hey hun, don't stress out or worry, but high blood pressure and swelling of your hands and feet can be a sign of pre-eclampsia.
  
  Since you've been feeling faint aswell it might be an idea to give your midwife or hospital a ring just to be on the safe side.
  
  I'm sure everything will be fine but thats what i'd do personally, just to put my mind at rest
  
  Helen 36+6

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