Pre-Eclampsia or just high BP?

[Ngala]

Hiya All,

Just after some help, advise and opinions.

I am pg with my first bub. Over the past 37 weeks I have had a few occassions of high blood pressure but nothing like it is up to now. At 34w5d bp went up to 160/84 - during this week I developed a rash that no one knew what it was from. At 35w2d I went in for my next check and it went up to 160/100 - this was the day after I was told I could have measles and was fairly stressed out. I got admitted in to hospital over night for monitoring. BP stayed at an OK level and all checks on bub were great. At 35w6d I went in for my next check up and BP was at 150/78. Today, at 37wks I went in for checkup at BP was at 150/94 on first check and then went down a little on second check. They sent me home to rest and I am back in on Friday. I feel a little nervous when I go to the hospital now because I know that they could admit me, I feel like this could be causing my BP to be higher..

Could my high BP be an indication of PE or is it just high blood pressure?? I think I might have a slight trace of protien in urine, but bloods came back clear on last test. I had more bloods taken today to see if anything is developing. I have not had any flashing before my eyes or pain between my ribs. I have felt headaches coming but they just disappear after 10 mins or so. I do have a lot of swelling and my hands swell up so much during the night that my hands feel a bit sore and tight when trying to make a fist. During the day, swelling goes down a little but still hurt to make a fist. Feet are constantly swollen.. Oh I forgot to mention that I felt like I could of collapsed yesterday morning. I felt a bit like that this morning but not as bad as yesterday..

I am trying not to worry as it will do no good for my BP and I know that whatever happens will happen. Hospital have told me a few times that she may need to come out early if things dont improve and get worse.

So just after anyones thoughts or advise.

Thanks.