Visual Disturbances

[Nikki87]

Hi everyone,

Firstly, thanks for taking the time to read this and/or reply!

I have been feeling really light headed and dizzy for about the past week, which seems to be aggrivated by a bad nights sleep. However, what is worrying my now is that i cant focus on far away objects without them "jumping" slightly and then i get shimmering spots around the edges of my eyes.

Any idea what this could be??? I did have vertigo before falling pg, but this feels different.

I have heard of anaemia, Low BP, High BP. Could it be pre-eclampsia at such an early stage??

I am seeing my Ob next Thursday, and where i live there are waiting lists to see doctors for about a week, so my only other option is the ED, but i dont want to cause trouble for nothing.

Oh i have had bad morning sickness - throwing up 3 - 4 times a day, if this would be making a difference?

Thanks again

[westy]

Hi Nikki,

Firstly Congratulations on your pregnancy ....you sound as though your doing it pretty tough with all the morning sickness and now the dizziness etc.

I had pre-eclampsia with my second pregnancy , i had stars flashing infornt of me along with high bp and protein in my urine.... i'm not sure how early you can develop pre-eclampsia but i would be going to the Dr's to rule it out.

Goodluck i hope your feeling better soon

[LionsandBears]

It could be low blood sugar from m/s. Are you noticing headaches or had a migraine?

Does it get better if you eat something or drink something like flat lemonade (good way to boost your blood sugar). I don't know if dehydration can cause it, but check how much you're drinking and keeping down.

I don't think it's nothing, so go to ED if it gets worse or worrying. Can you call your OB office to ask (don't know if they're open Saturday). I wouldn't wait until Thursday.

[Nikki87]

Thanks for your reply westy.

tashybabe - thanks for your reply too. Im not sure if its dehydration - i drink between 3 and 4 600ml bottles of water a day, plus a glass of milk, juices and cups of tea etc. I think (think!) im getting enough. I have had a few headaches the last few days?

I have decided that if I dont feel better after a sleep this arvo, i will get DH to take me to the ED and see what they have to say.

Thanks again.

[Carrie]

The other thing that it could be is that you may have put your neck out. I once put my neck out and had black spots in my vision. Worth checking.
I hope that you find your answers.

[Mother Goose]

also get your eyes checked. when i had DD, my ob told me pregnancy could temporarily affect your vision.

but if you're at all concerned, get it checked by your care giver.



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