Worry or Not to Worry

TammyT · 02-24-2004, 10:55 AM

For the last 3 weeks I have had this wicked heavyness in my chest, like someone is sitting on me. Also every so often I would get a pain in my jaw. I do have High Blood Pressure and it has been great, even while pregnant. Well I went to the doctor last week and my BP was high 150/90. So they took me off the Aldomet I was on and put me on Atacand. It is still high. I thankfully see the doctor today.

I guess I am just freaking out, cause I don't want it to be a heart problem. It has been 3 weeks, has NOT gotten any worse. I can eat, and sleep no problem. Walk the stairs, I do get short of breath, but I am not a small person. I always get out of breath.

I also am wondering if it could be PMS, since I am due to start tomrrow. And if the heavyness is Reflux, not sure if it gets worse after I eat or not, never really paid any attention. I do sometimes get a buring in my throat.

I am just freaking I am sure. My mom said the same thing, it has been 3 weeks, and I haven't gotten worse, I still feel about the same. She is convienced it is Reflux.

Ok just had to talk to someone, or I would go nuts.

chill200 · 02-24-2004, 05:36 PM

Hi TammyT,
I know it can be very scarey and unnerving to to thru these things. you didn't mention you age. How old are you? You also mentioned that you are rather heavy....how heavy? Heartburn and reflux are defiintely common symptoms of 2 and 3rd trimester pregnancies. since you are under a doc's care, I wouldn't worry too much about the chest heaviness unless it gets worst. The baby could also be pushing against some things that's causing the heaviness to be worst. So try and remain calm and relaxed. that's VERY important during pregnancy.

Keep in touch and let us know how you're making out.

Oh ! when's the baby due :smile:

TammyT · 02-25-2004, 09:03 AM

I am 32 years old. I actually already had the baby 4 months ago. Sorry I have a problem sometimes with making myself clear. I was on the Aldomet while pregnant, but recently switched to Atacand. I am also about 75lbs overweight, but losing it with diet.

I saw the doc yesterday and she is ordering a stess test. It won't be done until March 31 and she said that is ok to wait.

Thank you so much for reading and replying.