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shellybean
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toxemia
what is it exactly, a girl my hubby worls with had it and had to be induced 4 weeks early....why do u get it?
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DancinBarefoot
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Re: toxemia
Pregnancy induced high blood pressure accompanied by protein in urine & swelling in ankles, feet and hands.
ETA: Otherwise known as preeclampsia.
Message edited 11/7/2007 12:54:59 PM.
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| Posted 11/7/07 12:54 PM |
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shellybean
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Re: toxemia
ok i am swelling, is that normal, or a sigh...
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| Posted 11/7/07 12:57 PM |
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Calla
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Re: toxemia
Some swelling is normal. If it is sudden or dramatic, check in with your doctor.
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| Posted 11/7/07 1:05 PM |
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Theresa05
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Re: toxemia
I got swelling BAD since Monday
my calf, my feet and ankles.
tomorrow is DR
I hope I am ok
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| Posted 11/7/07 1:08 PM |
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tray831
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Re: toxemia
My friend had it as well and she needed an emergency C-Section a month early.
Her blood pressure was through the roof and that is how her DR made her go immediately to the hopsital after her visit. She also had a lot of headaches which is a sign also.
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| Posted 11/7/07 1:10 PM |
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DancinBarefoot
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Re: toxemia
Posted by shellybean
ok i am swelling, is that normal, or a sigh...
Some swelling is completely normal.
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| Posted 11/7/07 1:12 PM |
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Theresa05
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Re: toxemia
how do you know whats normal?
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| Posted 11/7/07 1:24 PM |
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LisaI
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Re: toxemia
some swelling is very normal. you would know if it's not. Toxemia is very dangerous and when one has it you blow up fast.
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| Posted 11/7/07 1:40 PM |
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Theresa05
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Re: toxemia
Posted by LisaI
some swelling is very normal. you would know if it's not. Toxemia is very dangerous and when one has it you blow up fast.
****
thank god my appt is tom
I am worried
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| Posted 11/7/07 1:57 PM |
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shellybean
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Re: toxemia
im just poofy, i think its normal
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| Posted 11/7/07 1:57 PM |
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LIMOMx2
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Re: toxemia
I had it and delivered 3 weeks early with an emerg c. I was also on bedrest for 3 months before delivering. I was swollen, my pressure was really high and I had protein in my urine.
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| Posted 11/7/07 2:15 PM |
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CookiePuss
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Re: toxemia
Posted by Theresa05
Posted by LisaI
some swelling is very normal. you would know if it's not. Toxemia is very dangerous and when one has it you blow up fast.
****
thank god my appt is tom
I am worried
Also, if you are experiencing head aches or dizziness, call your dr. These are signs of high blood pressure.
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| Posted 11/7/07 2:18 PM |
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Theresa05
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Re: toxemia
how do they detect if you have it?
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| Posted 11/7/07 2:19 PM |
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LIMOMx2
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Posted by Theresa05
how do they detect if you have it?
They knew first from my urine sample that I gave every time and from my blood pressure. I then had to go for a long urine test at the lab and I had to keep I think 24hrs worth of urine in a container and then hand it in to them.
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| Posted 11/7/07 2:25 PM |
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Theresa05
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Re: toxemia
Posted by shamrock124
Posted by Theresa05
Posted by LisaI
some swelling is very normal. you would know if it's not. Toxemia is very dangerous and when one has it you blow up fast.
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thank god my appt is tom
I am worried
Also, if you are experiencing head aches or dizziness, call your dr. These are signs of high blood pressure.
I have been dizzy the past 2 days and seeing spots..
and really have hot flashes..
they said I am comming in tomorrow and we will figure this out!
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| Posted 11/7/07 2:33 PM |
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LIMOMx2
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Re: toxemia
I was dizzy all the time too but because I was dehydrated not because of the toxemia but good luck tomorrow
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| Posted 11/7/07 2:35 PM |
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Theresa05
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Posted by 5ofClubs
I was dizzy all the time too but because I was dehydrated not because of the toxemia but good luck tomorrow
thank you so much
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| Posted 11/7/07 2:47 PM |
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DancinBarefoot
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Re: toxemia
Posted by Theresa05
how do they detect if you have it?
Toxemia is the reason you pee in a cup every visit - to see if there is protein in your urine (#1 sign).
I had a scare a few weeks ago. Protein was +3 and I was waaaay swollen, but my blood pressure was perfect at 110/70. The MD still sent urine to the lab for a full analysis and it came back with only trace amounts being detected. He put me on complete rest for three days. The swelling went down completely, and if for any reason the protein comes back that high he sends it to the lab (it hasn't).
Now I pay attention to my ankles and if they look as bad as they did the day we had the scare I take the day off from work and sit on the couch with my feet up. So far I only did that once and the swelling went away - just like it did after the three days of doing nothing.
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| Posted 11/7/07 4:44 PM |
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MelToddJulia
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Re: toxemia
I had it, its when you BP goes up and stays up, its bad for both mother and baby, they have to take the baby out right away, sometimes very early too! Julia was born at 38 weeks.
I had to watch my diet this time and stay away from salty foods.
The funny thing is I never had protein in my urine, I was just very swollen and my BP was high, but it was normal my whole pregnancy. I think I had hypertention.
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| Posted 11/7/07 6:11 PM |
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KellyDance
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Re: toxemia
Too many scary things during pregnancy! 
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