So, I called the doctor's office yesterday thinking my test results from the previous day would not be in yet, but they were. The nurse gave me the lowdown on my urine and blood tests. I have elevated protein in my urine and my creatinine clearance is high. The nurse mentioned that the doctor said not to worry about this, but I know it means my kidneys aren't functioning properly and also that pre-ecclampsia may be looming. The good part of the results were that at this time my liver function is normal, my platelet count is fine and all other pre-ecclampsia indicators were showing normal. I asked the nurse if I should take it easy, drink more...anything I could do for myself and the baby. She said no, just to keep doing what I was doing and to keep an eye out for signs of pre-ecclampsia. Signs such as swollen feet, hands, face, headache, body ache, vomiting, high blood pressure, etc. If I saw any of these I was told to call her immediately. She also moved my next appt. up a week to this coming Wednesday. She also mentioned that my protein and creatinine clearance levels were high on the last 24hour urine test back in November. I was told back in November that all of these tests were normal, so I was disturbed hearing that. I am also confused if my protein levels are high, why isn't the typical dipstick reading which I get at every doctor visit not showing this? I have been mentioning to Dave that the technician checking my urine at each visit, doesn't seem to be able to read the results. I would ask her the results and she would meekly say it's normal, trace, and look away. I did mention this to the doctor at the last visit, that I wasn't sure the technician was reading the test right. The doctor said she would double check the test. I will be bringing this to the attention of the doctor again at my next visit. My test results are below. I've been trying to research what it all means numberwise.
total protein 13.7 (november), 33.2 (now), 24hr creatinine clearance 287(november), 581 (now), platelet count 287.
So, now I am scared my body is turning against this pregnancy as well. I am approaching 26 weeks pregnant and very close to the dreaded 28 week mark when my second son was born way to early. I am feeling very helpless. Pre-ecclampsia strikes just like that - often without warning and there is nothing to do to stop it except to deliver the baby.
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After reading this, I appreciate your enthusiasm when I called yesterday. I don't know if you knew all this yet, but I am especially grateful for your enthusiasm if you did. I don't know what to say. I know you're worried, even more than before. I want you to know that I am praying for you and for the health of this beautiful baby girl.
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