Am I being paranoid (warning TMI)
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Topic: Am I being paranoid (warning TMI)
Posted By: MummyFreckle
Subject: Am I being paranoid (warning TMI)
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 8:21am
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Am I being paranoid.....the last 3 mornings at pretty much exactly the same time I have had really bad tummy cramps followed by a fairly loose bowel movement....then this morning I have been having really bad pains in the side of my tummy (only on one side). It feels like muscular pain, but every so often I get a really sharp pain. Have felt pretty dreadful and v tired for a couple of days with really bad (a lot worse that normal) hearburn.... Should I be looking out for anything in particular, or do you think I am just being paranoid. My mw is away, so am reluctant to contact her back up as I havent even met her yet!!
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 8:30am
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I'd give her a call anyway, to put your mind at rest if nothing else. It could just be everything moving around as bubs gets bigger and takes up more room, but nothing like getting it checked out to reassure you. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 8:34am
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I second that - and if you cant get her or dont want to call her I would say go to your local a and e and get checked out...they might send you to hosp and akld has the pre admissions clinic - i spent a few days pre Gabriellas arrival there - and they were so reassuring and wonderful...
please go get checked out! BIG HUGS!!! |
Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 8:47am
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I feel a bit 'fobbed off'. I just called the back up m/w and although she was lovey and told me to stay in bed, she didnt think it was anything pregnancy related and that I should prob go and see my GP. I LOVE my GP, so am going to give them a call and see if they can see me today - I think I just want to get BP and everything checked. I had a 'faint' incident at work yesterday and DH had to come and pick me up, (I got really major hot, sweaty flush and then thought i was going to faint)....so am definitley going to go and get BP checked. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 9:02am
Get the mw to check your bp then, otherwise you'll have to pay for it 
If you were further on, it would seem like prep for labour. But I'm wondering if you might have eaten something funny? ------------- |
Posted By: peachy
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 9:03am
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Oh no SimSam I so hear you on the fainting episodes, so not fun, interesting I had one yesterday too
I am sorry I am no help with regards to your other query, but I totally understand how scary this fainting business is! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 9:11am
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BusyMum - the backup m/w said she didnt think it was pregnancy related, she thought I might have a viral infection or something. I am not overly worried about paying at my GP (I dont think he will charge me full price if he can deem it to be 'pregnancy' related!) I guess I will just feel better once someone has actually 'seen' me...if that makes sense! Am going to go and lay on the sofa now and dont plan on moving until I have to! Thanks for all the advice ladies!
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 9:20am
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i too had one of those near faints....about the same time! My specialist saw me straight away - well actually i told him i was busy and would come in later in day - got there and he sent me straight to auckland hosp!!! we sat on monitor and got checked out and was so reassuring to know whever was going on had cleared itself...also got made to do test for gest diabetes after that (think that was my second test!!!) just in case...
that midwife sounds useless...go doc and get him to refer you to hosp if nec...dont take any chances! I would also change the back up mw if I was you! |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 9:58am
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I fainted twice when I was pregnant with Maya, as in full on faint, but that was mostly the heat as it was January and I was the size of a small whale. Very scary tho, and Willie didn't trust me to drive after that. Good luck with your GP Sam! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Posted By: Andie
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 10:18am
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Hope it goes well at the Doc's, Sam. ------------- Andie |
Posted By: ginger
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 10:43am
I hope all goes well with the Dr SimSam - I don't think it ever hurts to be a bit paranoid ... better safe than sorry and all that! Take care  ------------- Cuinn Lachlan 23.1.09 - 22:00 Antonia Helene 4.8.11 - 09:41 |
Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 1:24pm
| Simsam, we are all paranoid!! I think paranoia is actually a pregnancy hormone. |
Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 2:22pm
| how are you feeling now??? been to doc??? |
Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 2:46pm
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The earliest appt I could get was 3.30, so have been on the sofa all day (the cat thinks its her birthday!!!) Am def feeling better than I did this morning, the pain in my tummy has gone from a pain to a dull ache now, but still dont feel right. DH was sweet he came home from work at lunchtime to bring me lunch and make sure I was okay. Will let you know how we get on at the Drs! Thanks for all the support! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 4:17pm
i hope everything was ok at the drs simsam? there's no such thing as a paranoid preggy lady, reassurance is golden ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
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Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 4:59pm
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So Dr was great...very reassuring which is nice. Blood pressure, urine, temperature etc all fine. He checked heartbeat, had a good feel around and couldnt find anything wrong. Cant explain the feeling faint, upset tummy or the general unwell-ness....but somehow I feel better for having heard the heartbeat and having BP checked. He told me the things to watch out for as well. I guess I forgot I was allowed to talk to my GP as well as my m/w....and he reminded me that they are available 24hrs, if I need them. I guess because he has been my GP for 10 years I feel pretty comfortable with him....so good to remember he is there! (and he didnt charge me!) He did just say take it VERY easy over the next couple of days, so a quiet weekend for us. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: kabe
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 5:06pm
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Hey SimSam, glad to hear that all is well with bubs. There's lots of funny bugs going around at present, so could be one of those. It's a good reason to have a nice relaxing weekend!! I hope that you're feeling better soon. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: peachy
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 5:52pm
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Glad to hear everything is o.k SimSam, good excuse to rest up I reakon!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 20 July 2007 at 7:00pm
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Glad to hear all is well Sam, enjoy your restful weekend! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 21 July 2007 at 9:34am
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glad to hear all ok....rest up.
Maybe pop in one morning and again one afternoon ii you can to docs to check your BP and make sure it is ok at different times of the day this week still too ok? |