What are the symptoms of Pre-eclampsia?

My dr would always check for swelling, but I don't know what else to look for.. I only ask this because of the cerclage I had taken out on monday, two other women that I know of had the same procedure got induced because they had pre-eclampsia at 37 weeks.. Thanks

Message edited 1/15/2006 1:44:12 PM.

Re: What are the smptoms of Pre-eclampsia?

swollen feet and hands but no just bloated its almost like when you get a reaction to something and its abnormally swollen.

Re: What are the smptoms of Pre-eclampsia?

High blood pressure and swelling. Also if you are dizzy and headaches. I had it and my feet were size of water balloons.

Re: What are the smptoms of Pre-eclampsia?

I have High Blood Pressure now. I am VERY swollen and I had a large weight gain in two weeks. I now have to stop working until baby is born

Re: What are the symptoms of Pre-eclampsia?

Headaches, dizziness, blurry or spotted vision, swelling in the extremities (which can lead to excessive weight gain), protein in the urine and epigastric pain (which is a very alarming warning sign especially when it is severe!)


ETA: Having a cerclage and having pre-eclampsia are 2 entirely separte pregnancy issues so don't think that having your cerclage removed will cause pre-eclampsia.

Message edited 1/15/2006 3:09:40 PM.