Fingers Crossed

degenhardt · #1 (**permalink**) 06-20-2008, 01:00 PM

So after going and going I finally called the doctor about peeing so much. Just as a precaution they booked me an appointment this afternoon. My blood pressure was sky high (that's all the nurse said about it) and I've got a lot of keytones (sp?) in my urine. They suspect I'm show since of PIH or pre-eclampsia. I can't believe this....so fingers crossed that I've just haven't been drinking enough water because I just don't want to be on bed rest!

bebedoc · #2 (**permalink**) 06-20-2008, 01:30 PM

I had pre-eclampsia with my DS. I wasn't put on bedrest for it since it was only a mild case. However, I was on modified bedrest for uterine prolapse.

They did monitor me quite frequently, though. I also had to do a 24 hour urine collection (fun!) Hope it's not a bad case and you can continue your daily life, just maybe at a slower pace.

3XCharm · #3 (**permalink**) 06-20-2008, 01:41 PM

I have my fingers crossed that you can stay off bed-rest.

AmyG · #4 (**permalink**) 06-20-2008, 02:05 PM

good luck on positive results!!! Hoping all comes out well.

melissa_745 · #5 (**permalink**) 06-20-2008, 04:22 PM

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. I had a similar issue earlier in my pregnancy that resolved itself. Hopefully, your's will as well.

Remember to drink lots of water and rest on your left side as often as possible.

Good luck!

NickiY · #6 (**permalink**) 06-20-2008, 06:41 PM

Oh no! Hope it clears up- did they just tell you to start drinking more water and watch out for any sign of it worsening?

degenhardt · #7 (**permalink**) 06-20-2008, 08:58 PM

They said try drinking more water....I'm already drinking a ton, but I'm going to try to drink more. They said that my episode this last week could be linked to it. So if I have another one I have to go into L&D instead or the E.R. Seems like I never have happy news for this board!?! So....on the upside I lost five pounds!

paulinefc · #8 (**permalink**) 06-21-2008, 09:11 AM

I think they get really worried when your urine has protien in it too!! elevate your legs when you get a chance and drink lots of water. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!!