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Has anyone around 35 years old experienced high blood pressure AFTER pregnancy? What was diagnosed?


I was diagnosed with polyhydramnios during my pregnancy, my baby was born with jejunal atresia and had surgery to correct it but other than that he is fine. He was born at 36 weeks. I was very swollen during the pregnancy, gained about 40 lbs but had no hypertension or protein in urine. After the birth, by blood pressure got really high and heart rate really low. I was rushed to ER, they checked for clots and they thought I was having a pulmonary embolism, but nothing happened. Now my eyes are red, my blood pressure remains high after a month, but pulse is normal. Stupid OBGYN keeps telling me its normal. I feel terrible. Has anyone had this same experience and did your blood pressure ever go back to normal? I'm @ 150/105 when I used to be 90/60 all the time. Any hints as to what the problem might be would be appreciated so I can share with my doctor. THANKS!!!

My bloodpressure went up after my cesarean while I was still in the hospital...I think it was the day after.

I also started hyperventilating. They too suspected a pulmonary embolism, but they did a catscan of my chest, plus xrays, and found nothing...except some partially collapsed lungs.

Turns out I was so stressed over miscellaneous things, namely my embarrassing loss of bodily control after the cesarean, and a problem with calling a nurse for 45 minutes and nobody came...(long story)...that is what caused the hyperventilation.

Have you thought of talking to a cardiologist? My blood pressure went back down after a month, but I have always had really low blood pressure.

I definitely see how pregnancy has caused terrible vericose veins and even spider veins around my ankles.

I hope you find out what the problems is. Let us know in your comments what ended up happening when you choose a best answer.
I would seek a second opinion, just to be safe.

I was hypertensive towards the end of my pregnancy and am now taking medication to control it. Mine was substantially higher than yours, I stroked out when I went into labor and had to have an emergency c-section. (I was 29 when I had my daughter and I am 34 now)

Your blood pressure could be high due to the stress of being a new mother, especially at your age, your body changes during and after your pregnancy, and you are at the age where you will possibly start to see some of the signs of menopause as well.

Have a full checkup and bloodwork, try to lower your salt intake, drink more water, and get that second opinion from another doctor.
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