Turning white as a sheet and feeling wierd

Lou B · Feb 21st, 2010, 13:20 PM

Hi ladies

Been having a few funny moments over the last few days. My face goes white and I feel really lithargic. Have felt hot and faint on a few occasions too. Initially I thought it may be due to not eating regularly enough, but it's happened even after I have recently eaten. I'm 15 weeks now. Anyone got any thoughts or any similar experiences? Would be great to hear them.

Thanks lots xx

kmac625 · Feb 21st, 2010, 13:27 PM

That could be your blood pressure dropping (it happens to me sometimes, luckily not since I've been pregnant). Does it happen when you stand up from a sitting position? I'd give your midwife a call and mention it to her to be sure everything's ok.

Sazzoire · Feb 21st, 2010, 13:29 PM

I get it quite a bit but only when I'm out (shopping etc)... I think mine is anxiety related as I'm fine in the house. I would mention it to MW honey just to be on the safe side.

xx

Lou B · Feb 21st, 2010, 13:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kmac625

That could be your blood pressure dropping (it happens to me sometimes, luckily not since I've been pregnant). Does it happen when you stand up from a sitting position? I'd give your midwife a call and mention it to her to be sure everything's ok.

Yeah, it happens when I've been stood up for a while (rather than just after standing). I'm seeing her on Tuesday, so I'll tell her about it. My blood pressure was good last time. Thanks for your thoughts! xx

bky · Feb 21st, 2010, 14:02 PM

I'd also ask about iron levels. I had some of those problems which have cleared up since I've been put on iron tabs.

Lou B · Feb 21st, 2010, 14:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bky

I'd also ask about iron levels. I had some of those problems which have cleared up since I've been put on iron tabs.

Thanks bky! Love your pic! xx

LesleyP · Feb 21st, 2010, 14:32 PM

I've been getting this too, I've actually fainted a couple times too. Mentioned it to my midwife who couldn't fathom it out because all my blood & urine tests come back fine. Just make sure you mention it to her, and try to take it easy if you can

xx

Kiwichick17 · Feb 21st, 2010, 14:36 PM

This happened to me just before I fainted in supermarket last weekend - it's probably your blood pressure (although when paramedics checked me my blood pressure, heart rate and blood sugar were all fine).
It's a warning sign you might faint so best to sit down/go somewhere cooler/take it easy (I get the slightly faint/lethargic feeling if I've been doing a bit too much). Best to raise it with your midwife at your next appointment as well.

Joey · Feb 21st, 2010, 16:15 PM

The same thing has happened to me twice now in the past week, I'm 16 weeks now and am due to see my MW in a few days so I'm going to mention it to her. I think mine is related to the fact that I'm standing all day at work.

lil_miss_pink · Feb 22nd, 2010, 11:38 AM

The same thing was happening to me at work in the mornings... i'd get really faint and get shakey hands and come over hot but with a cold sweat. It was really upsetting me and I asked my midwife about it. I didn't think it could be low blood sugar either as I eat about every 1/2 hour! But we talked about WHAT I eat and it turns out that my 'healthy' diet of 4 pieces of fruit before lunch was probably the culprit. She advised me to drop in more carbs & protein, particularly in the morning so now I have a banana... followed by cereal... followed by toast... followed by fruit. Since I added in a bit more protein & carbs I have felt much better.

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Lou B Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 362	Turning white as a sheet and feeling wierd Hi ladies Been having a few funny moments over the last few days. My face goes white and I feel really lithargic. Have felt hot and faint on a few occasions too. Initially I thought it may be due to not eating regularly enough, but it's happened even after I have recently eaten. I'm 15 weeks now. Anyone got any thoughts or any similar experiences? Would be great to hear them. Thanks lots xx

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Feb 21st, 2010, 13:27 PM	#2
kmac625 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Canada Posts: 5,310	That could be your blood pressure dropping (it happens to me sometimes, luckily not since I've been pregnant). Does it happen when you stand up from a sitting position? I'd give your midwife a call and mention it to her to be sure everything's ok.

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Sazzoire Waiting To Try (WTT) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,830	I get it quite a bit but only when I'm out (shopping etc)... I think mine is anxiety related as I'm fine in the house. I would mention it to MW honey just to be on the safe side. xx

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Feb 21st, 2010, 14:02 PM	#5
bky Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Christchurch, NZ Posts: 4,013	I'd also ask about iron levels. I had some of those problems which have cleared up since I've been put on iron tabs.

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LesleyP Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby, UK Posts: 2,491	I've been getting this too, I've actually fainted a couple times too. Mentioned it to my midwife who couldn't fathom it out because all my blood & urine tests come back fine. Just make sure you mention it to her, and try to take it easy if you can xx

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Feb 21st, 2010, 14:36 PM	#8
Kiwichick17 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 147	This happened to me just before I fainted in supermarket last weekend - it's probably your blood pressure (although when paramedics checked me my blood pressure, heart rate and blood sugar were all fine). It's a warning sign you might faint so best to sit down/go somewhere cooler/take it easy (I get the slightly faint/lethargic feeling if I've been doing a bit too much). Best to raise it with your midwife at your next appointment as well.

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Feb 21st, 2010, 16:15 PM	#9
Joey Pregnant (Expecting) New BnB member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cheshire, UK Posts: 3	The same thing has happened to me twice now in the past week, I'm 16 weeks now and am due to see my MW in a few days so I'm going to mention it to her. I think mine is related to the fact that I'm standing all day at work.

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Feb 22nd, 2010, 11:38 AM	#10
lil_miss_pink Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hertfordshire, England Posts: 246	The same thing was happening to me at work in the mornings... i'd get really faint and get shakey hands and come over hot but with a cold sweat. It was really upsetting me and I asked my midwife about it. I didn't think it could be low blood sugar either as I eat about every 1/2 hour! But we talked about WHAT I eat and it turns out that my 'healthy' diet of 4 pieces of fruit before lunch was probably the culprit. She advised me to drop in more carbs & protein, particularly in the morning so now I have a banana... followed by cereal... followed by toast... followed by fruit. Since I added in a bit more protein & carbs I have felt much better.

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