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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=jindc]Wow how did they diagnose you, pp?
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With borderline BP, I was sent for follow on bloodwork just to be safe. The bloodwork showed high liver enzymes, low platelets, and hemolysis. I was immediately induced. Magnesium sulfate is given to reduce the risk of seizures. I was asymptomatic - I did not have headaches, see stars, have pain in the side. 90% of women will have these symptoms. I was in total shock - went in for a routine 36 week appt and ended up being induced a few hours later. Not what I had planned... But at least my son was healthy!
And just to add it in - I was not overweight. Prior to getting pregnant I ran marathons and triathalons. Obesity has nothing to do with it. I did a ton of research after the fact, and there is no causation between obesity and pe and HELLP. Obesity can raise BP, but high BP alone is not a diagnosis of either.[/quote]

I had a similar situation. Borderline BP, no typical symptoms, yet HELLP syndrome within a couple of days. I did go to the hospital because of a spike in BP (maybe 156/100 one morning), and asked for a 24-hour urine test (it was on the weekend, so I couldn't just go to my OB's office). They almost sent me home the next day because the 24-urine test was negative and I had no other symptoms. But then they were cautious and kept me... And I had a c section the next day. My only risk factor was twins, no obesity here either. The doctors thought it was all quite unusual. They did let me go to the NICU the next day, I think I went with my IV.[/quote]

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