preeclampsia?

[wells2010]

Went to the OB today. My BP was fine, borderline high. They said I had protein in my urine. They did labs for pre-eclampsia and I need to do a 24 hour urine collection. Everything I know/read about it said that it's more common later in pregnancy, after 20 weeks (I'm 14 weeks today). 

This is my 2nd pregnancy. The first was uncomplicated, aside from the fact I have pregestational (type 1) diabetes. 

Anyone else with experience here? The high risk preg board doesn't seem to be too active on here and I don't want to go back to TB.

[teresawe]

I would try not to panic. I did a 24 hour collection for my first one because I spilled proteins. It ended up being fine. I'm also a pregestational diabetic.

[bshelly]

wells2010 I don't have any experience here, but if I'm not mistaken, those same symptoms (at least the protein in urine part--I googled to double check lol) can be caused by not drinking enough water. Is there a chance you were a bit dehydrated that day? Maybe try upping your liquids (if you can stomach it) and see if that helps?

[mackalack]

I had pre-e with DD, and by most practices I have it again because my 24 hr was 600 MG (needs to be less than 300). I have a pre-existing condition though that gives me 300+ not pregnant.

Try to relax, even though I know it's tough. If you're diagnosed, it'll be best rest and weekly 24 hr catches. the warning level is 140/90+ and 4000 mg of protein. I'm here to help if you have any questions!

[mackalack]

And yes, protein can be a symptom of dehydration. Push those fluids!!

[wells2010]

thanks for all of the support! I guess I will just have to wait and see how it comes back. For some reason, I don't think this will be my last 24 hr urine during this pregnancy. Good grief!

I will try to keep you all updated. I'm trying to avoid the bed rest thing since it will be much harder to control my diabetes (and take care of my 2 year old) that way. This isn't something I can prevent, is it?

[Deleted]

My BP has been border line high so I'm doing the 24 hour catch to test for proteins too. Good luck, I hope it's a false alarm!

[junebug0611]

A friend of mine had a pre-e scare but ended up being fine and delivered her baby at 37 weeks. T&Ps for you that this isn't pre-e and you can avoid bedrest. ((Hugs)) to you.

[doctaco]

I swore I had it with my first because I got ungodly swollen at the end. My OB said I didn't have it because my BP was fine and there was no protein in my urine (they never did the 24 hour with me). Then in labor, I nearly stroked out when my BP skyrocketed to 200/110.

[mackalack]

Jan 28, 2015 23:32:06 GMT -5 wells2010 said:

thanks for all of the support! I guess I will just have to wait and see how it comes back. For some reason, I don't think this will be my last 24 hr urine during this pregnancy. Good grief!

I will try to keep you all updated. I'm trying to avoid the bed rest thing since it will be much harder to control my diabetes (and take care of my 2 year old) that way. This isn't something I can prevent, is it?

They say that baby aspirin is showing to help prevent in 1/4 cases of people with risks.  I'm on a baby aspirin regimen (since I presented only through protein, and even with my protein issues I still had pre-e because 7100 mg of protein IS NOT connected to my disease per my nephrologist, I'm not that hopeful), so I feel like I'm doing the best I can.

The other thing is to avoid salty food. When I had GD and pre-e, I was eating the most bland, boring things.  But, it was worth it to me.

[puppygurl21]

I had to do the 24 hour collection around 10 weeks due to high BP and pre-existing conditions that put me at high risk for pre-e. I was actually glad they did one before to get a base reading. Fx that yours comes back fine!