The fact that you feel better when you lie down is suggestive of low blood pressure. If your sugars were the problem you would probably continue to feel worse until shortly after eating something to lift your blood glucose. Make sure you drink plenty of fluids (preferably water) and stand up slowly. It is concerning that you are experiencing these symptoms without warning, particularly whilst driving!
A check up with the doctor is an excellent idea. Good luck!
Ok so my blood pressure is quite low. He is pretty concerned but not sure if giving me some tablets to rise it is the way to go incase it gets to high etc. So for the next week till I see him again I have strict instructions for bed rest and nothing else. Def no driving the car. Bed rest with 3 kids and a DP who works at least 12hr days... Can't see to much rest happening
No sorry I don't... I didn't even think to ask and he hasn't gave me my yellow card yet. He took it a few times and it was low everytime but lower when he had me standing, why he wants me on bedrest. Said it was normal to get low BP while pregnant just not my low.
A postural drop (when your blood pressure drops when you stand up) is quite common. Do you know if your BP is low when you are not pg? Be careful getting out of bed in the morning, sit on the edge for a minute first to allow you BP to adjust! And lots and lots of water to drink. Hope you feel better soon, good luck with the bed rest! Couch rest maybe??
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that everything is ok for you!
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