Dizziness and feeling flushed? Quick help . . .

[ledzepplon]

I've been feeling dizzy for the last two or so hours--not so much hat I can't stand, but my head feels not right. I'm also feeling flushed, like I have a fever, but my temp is normal. I'm 35 weeks and 5 days . . . is this just a hormone rush thing or should I call my HCP?

I tend to be a little bit alarmist about health stuff, so I'm not sure if this warrants a call to my OB or not. I don't want to sound like a nut!

[nova22]

Drink water, rest, water, rest, water, water, high-protein snack, rest, water.
If you still don't feel well after that, try your HCP.

I see that you have three kids, so rest might not be entirely optional for you. Maybe this would be a good day for a family movie afternoon - dim the lights, close the blinds, and put on a fun family-friendly movie so you have a chance to sit down and relax. Or if you don't do movies, it's story time, which would be especially nice if your oldest can read so you can just sit back and listen.

Whenever I feel that way water and snacks help a lot, even if I didn't feel hungry/thirsty at the time. Sometimes (rarely) I will take ibuprofen and it will help but I try not to, because I feel like if I dull the symptoms I won't be able to keep an eye on them, if that makes sense.

[SteelerMom]

Is there someone who can come over and check your bp? Are you staying cool enough and hydrated? I would call the OB anyway because you never know and that is what your doctor is there for. It certainly wouldn't hurt.

[HaikuMommy]

That sounds like high blood pressure to me, possible pre-eclampsia. I would call my HCP right away. Not trying to scare you, but rather you were safe. Please update when you have news...

hugs mama

[ledzepplon]

I just ran over to the pharmacy and checked my blood pressure, and I'm 118/67 . . . so luckily I think I'm fine in that department. Perhaps I just need an afternoon of rest. I called my babysitter to see if she could take the kids to the park for a while, so I'm going to rest and make sure I'm really hydrated. If I'm not feeling better in a few more hours I'll call my OB.

Thank you all so much for the quick replies, I'm truly grateful!!! You have no idea.

[Just1More]

My guess would actually be LOW blood pressure, and your number is actually not very high, especially considering you are feeling stress and you exerted yourself to go take your BP in the first place. Or low iron.

So, make sure you are taking your multi-vitamin (or a good source of iron with C), plenty of water and potassium, magnesium, calcium, and salt, and get some rest.