Lightheaded, breathless and sicky when standing or walking

[clacko]

I'm 23 weeks and been having this for ages now. At first it was my hyperemesis causing it but now even when I'm just walking round I shop I feel lightheaded, very breathless and sicky, I need to sit down in random places all the time.

Sometimes just putting my little girl to bed makes me need to sit or lie down for 5 minutes. Once I'm sat it seems to pass. I'm worried it's my Bp after having preeclampsia with my previous pregnancies and that iv been suffering with headaches too. I'm having my Bp and urine checked tomorrow.

Anyone else had similar ?

 

[LadyHutch]

Yes. This has just started for me in the last week or two. A few times I have passed out from it. Doc says it is a combination of dehydration/electrolyte imbalance and increased bloodflow to the uterus causing fluctuations in BP.

She suggested more fluid (for me that means IV) and standing very slowly. Take breaks when needed and sit back down.

Sucks. I have it too.

 

[clacko]

I'm hoping it isn't My Bp been high as it usually starts around now then just gets worse until I'm induced. Iv been trying to drink as much as possible but have never found it easy to drink a lot even when not pregnant.

 

[princessatmey]

he hun i have been like this since 8+ wks nw 22+5 (lessened little) id get dizzy disorentated when standing or sitting wtc my bps fine and urines ok too an as far no sos iron ? I was worried gd but dnt test til 28wks. I am high risk this preg too my 3rd due developing severe pre e in labour first an high bp second preg.

 

[Angelbaby_01]

I know it's not my bp as it's been tested a week ago and I feel so dizzy. I have not been eating well though because I am still so nauseous. I try to keep fluids down though.

 

[Hellymay83]

I'm struggling with this too, I too find it difficult to drink a lot, at my last midwife appointment there was a small amount of protein in my urine but my bp was fine, I'm also suffering with headaches, I am worried about pre eclampsia

 

[clacko]

Iv been told by doctors that I will get preeclampsia again , it's just a matter of when. I'm seeing my midwife in a few hours so think I will mention it

 

[princessatmey]

when i had my son doc told me highly unlickly get it with second norm only first pregs but id be monitored closly etc. I didnt get pre e perce with second but b raised 17wks and put meds 32wks. Try not worry about it. 3rd preg an bp an urine ok so far (22+5) but i am worried tht is boy(didnt find out sex) an everything will happen again in labour an mw told me ill go quicker. 1st(boy) 10hrs frm waking in pain til birth 2ndd 6hr(girl) frm first contraction til birth. Any faster an i wont make larger hosp 2.5hrs away if complications.

 

[Angelbaby_01]

My friend also said it's more likely with the first pregnancy instead of second. What I did read and what my doctor discussed with me is that there is studies shown now that low dose aspirin can actually help prevent pre-eclampsia. Maybe discuss this with your midwife?

 

[Luvspnk31]

I feel this way when I haven't had enough to drink. My mw said I should be drinking between 1- 1 1/2 gal water dly. I feel best when I get closer to that amount, but some days it seems like so much.