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Q: Anyone routinely have high BP, but not be diagnosed with pre-e?

Even before pregnancy, I routinely had high blood pressure thanks to my father. I found out that we were pregnant right after moving to a new area and had to switch doctors, so my current doctor never saw the readings prior to pregnancy. Now that I'm pregnant, and have had high BP at every appointment (usually around 150/80), she's having me do the 24 hour urine sample to get a baseline of the amount (if any) protein in my urine. She said my BP isn't high enough where she'd want to medicate. My question is this: has anyone else had high BP and not been diagnosed with pre-e? I'm terrified of that possibility seeing as I'm only halfway to the end.

This question was asked Oct. 2, 2014 4:58pm
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Answered by football_girl - Oct. 3, 2014 2:48pm

Thank you very much ladies!! :)

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Answered by aprilluvsmoz - Oct. 2, 2014 7:27pm

Yes!!!!! I am usually around 117-120/80. Just recently as I ended my second trimester until now I am 32 weeks my blood pressure had been increased. I actually dealt with this, this week. My feet have been swelling and I was having bed headaches on monday went to the doctor my bp was 147/80! They sent me for labs and even talked about admitting me. Luckily all was well with my labs, I am now diagnosed with pregnancy hypertension. They will just monitor me a little more closely to make sure it doesnt turn into preclampsia.

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Answered by Steph35 - Oct. 2, 2014 6:04pm

With my meds, it usually runs 115/70

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Answered by Steph35 - Oct. 2, 2014 6:03pm

My BP isn't that high but I have chronic hypertension and am on medication (which I am on even when I'm not pregnant). My daughter was born full-term and I was not diagnosed with preeclampsia. This pregnancy I am also on the medication and my csection is scheduled for Monday. I had to do 24 hour urine tests twice this pregnancy. The highest was 270 (it's usually above 300 to be considered preeclampsia). For both pregnancies I had to do non stress tests twice a week during my third trimester to monitor the baby's heartbeat due to the BP meds (no problems with either). The highest my BP has been this time around was 140/70 and my dr considered putting me on bed rest (the only reason she didn't was bc my 24 hour urine was good).

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Answered by Kelly252005 - Oct. 2, 2014 5:57pm

I have high bp that I also inherited from my father...thanks dad lol! I was already taking medication for it when I became pregnant. I also had to do the 24 hour urine test (creatinine clearance test if your interested in more info). I will be 30 weeks tomorrow and so far so good! With the medication it stays 120ish/70ish woot woot! I watch my salt intake and I haven't gained very much weight ( 8 pounds so far). I think this has contributed greatly to helping my blood pressure stay controlled and not tip over into that pre-e area. If you have any questions feel free to message me. Good luck and best wishes for a happy, healthy pregnancy!

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