Pre-Eclampsia - without high blood pressure or swelling?

Jacey · Jan 29th, 2010, 06:19 AM

Just wondering if its possible to have mild preeclampsia without high blood pressure or swelling?

I've been unwell for sometime now, which docs thought were UTIs but samples never grew to anything. I've had varying levels of protein in each sample but the highest was +2 and most recent one two weeks ago was only +1. I've elevated leukcyotes in my urine and am waiting on yet more urine results - hopefully today.

I get intermittent bouts of nausea, upper abdominal pains and headaches which dont always respond to paracetamol. I feel really fatigued too. My later symptoms seem consistant with PE but obviously at the moment i've no swelling or high bp, we all seem stumped as to whats making me feel so off colour but its really getting me down so just searching for info.

My gp doesnt know about the headaches as i keep forgetting to mention them, but knows of my other symptoms, i will mention when i call this afternoon for my results x

kayleigh&bump · Jan 29th, 2010, 06:22 AM

hmmm im not sure, i suppose anythings possible? Ive been wondering the same as my bp is up and down and ive got bad swelling. But the hospital arent worried as i have no protein in my wee and no headaches or abdominal pain x

Jacey · Jan 29th, 2010, 06:42 AM

frustrating isnt it, i feel so rubbish every day yet cant seem to establish whats wrong!!

MiissMuffet · Jan 29th, 2010, 06:45 AM

I odn't think so hun. try not to worry. i think major swelling in the feet is a big sign of it. I'm sure if your midwife was concerned she will send you for bloods, definatkly tell her about your headaches though x

Jan 29th, 2010, 06:19 AM	#1
Jacey Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Birmingham West Midlands Posts: 1,519	Pre-Eclampsia - without high blood pressure or swelling? Just wondering if its possible to have mild preeclampsia without high blood pressure or swelling? I've been unwell for sometime now, which docs thought were UTIs but samples never grew to anything. I've had varying levels of protein in each sample but the highest was +2 and most recent one two weeks ago was only +1. I've elevated leukcyotes in my urine and am waiting on yet more urine results - hopefully today. I get intermittent bouts of nausea, upper abdominal pains and headaches which dont always respond to paracetamol. I feel really fatigued too. My later symptoms seem consistant with PE but obviously at the moment i've no swelling or high bp, we all seem stumped as to whats making me feel so off colour but its really getting me down so just searching for info. My gp doesnt know about the headaches as i keep forgetting to mention them, but knows of my other symptoms, i will mention when i call this afternoon for my results x

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Jan 29th, 2010, 06:22 AM	#2
kayleigh&bump Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maidstone, kent Posts: 5,108	hmmm im not sure, i suppose anythings possible? Ive been wondering the same as my bp is up and down and ive got bad swelling. But the hospital arent worried as i have no protein in my wee and no headaches or abdominal pain x

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Jan 29th, 2010, 06:42 AM	#3
Jacey Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Birmingham West Midlands Posts: 1,519	frustrating isnt it, i feel so rubbish every day yet cant seem to establish whats wrong!!

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MiissMuffet Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 9,927	I odn't think so hun. try not to worry. i think major swelling in the feet is a big sign of it. I'm sure if your midwife was concerned she will send you for bloods, definatkly tell her about your headaches though x

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