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MilesyMommy
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 Posted - 07/31/2010 : 4:26:42 PM
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Sorry, long story. I developed HELLP with DS1 in 2007. I did not develop it with DS2 in 2009. I know they tested and tested due to my history, but thankfully the only thing wrong was PIH and mild anemia. During my pregnancy, I was tired. Blamed it on being pregnant. After pregnancy, I was tired, blamed it on taking care of 2 small kids. 11 months later, I am still tired. I've been blaming it on being a working mom with 2 kids, not the greatest diet, and not exercising regularly. I just took a nap wih the boys and am still tired at 4 in the afternoon. And now I am bruising easily. I noticed it a couple months ago, but today my husband pointed out a huge bruise on the back of my arm. Like baseball size big. Dark purple. And I have no idea how I got it. So looking online, it seems it could be decreased liver function. Time to make a doctors appointment... ugh. But I hope they find something because I am really tired of being tired.
Anyone else have the issues? |
Aimee, mommy to Miles (born 2/21/2007 @ 36 weeks, PE & HELLP) & Josh (born 9/5/2009 @ 39 weeks, PIH) |
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tree
Junior Member
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Posted - 07/31/2010 : 11:28:28 PM
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| I associate fatigue and bruising with anemia, and it sounds like a good idea to get fully checked soon. Suddenly starting to bruise easily means that something is definitely up. |
Teresa
DD Mary Beth born 4/19/09 at 35 weeks due to HELLP. |
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jenmatt1
Junior Member
US
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Posted - 08/02/2010 : 1:18:54 PM
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Have your thryroid function tested as well. Because of a lump on my thryroid, I got mine tested regularly during pregnancy and after and I found my thryroid function varied, especially after pregancy. I never had to go on medication but my endocrinologist did put me on Vitamin D pills- which helps tremendously with my tiredness.
Also after HELLP it took me a good year to feel like myself again. I think the disease knocks the hell out of you too- which probably doesn't help. I had lots of bruising after HELLP too. All over my body. I was getting bruises in places that were weird and didn't seem like I had bumped any place. That was because even though I had 2 blood platelet transfusions after my c-section my platelet counts were still low. Doctor watched my platelet counts for a little while until they were back up. I would have your doc check these as well.
Now that I am pregnant again, I am taking low dose aspirin and I notice that bruising has come back- doctor said that was a side effect of some medications- you should check with dr about any meds too that you are taking. |
Jennifer
Mom to Olivia, born 04/04/2008 at 34 weeks due to HELLP
Expecting Baby 2-It's a boy- Declan James Due Date January 10th, 2011
http://pregnantjennysmartpants.blogspot.com |
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atvlady
Advanced Member
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Posted - 08/18/2010 : 10:28:42 PM
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| Have you seen a Hematologist? You should be tested for types of Anemia, more specificaly a COOMBS test. I had similar symptoms and found out I have AIHA. |
Delissa(37, Hashimoto's, NAFLD and Diverticulitis. Possible Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome. Tested positive for LA while pregnant.) Hubby(44)
#1 Rissa-Janelle "Darren" King born 6-6-09 10:33 p.m. passed 6-6-09 11:53 p.m. 20+1, 192 grams (6.8 ounces), 9 inches long. She was the size of a Barbie doll but a tad bit bigger. Severe PIH, severe Preeclampsia and severe HELLP.
TTC #2 Now! |
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missgamecock
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Posted - 08/22/2010 : 12:47:40 AM
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| Have an immunology panel. Same thing happened to me after Cate. Except I ended up with severe pe postpartum with her. Had mild PE when the decision to deliver was made. Anyway, I was exhausted, bruising, mouth sores, etc. There is some auto immune issue going on. |
Sabrina, mom of Kirsten Scout DOB 3/27/99, 5lbs, 1oz., 36 weeks, severe PE, & Sara Grace DOB 6/28/05, 6lbs 1oz., Severe PIH, 35 weeks 5 days. #3 Peyton, lost at 13 weeks 3 days on 2/21/08
4th - Lost at 5 weeks 4/30/08.
DD #3, Caitlyn Elyse (Catie), a Rainbow Baby, DOB 1/16/09, 5lbs 7 ozs, 36 weeks, Diagnosed w/ chronic HTN, RT Uterine Artery Notching, and mild PE before delivery, severe after.
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