High Pulse, Low BP, Pregnency

[avbhanda]

I am currently in 7th month of pregnency, with high pulse and low bp.   I feel lot of palpitation with lot of head ache, tiredness.   Is there any caution I need to ensure with respect to diet, rest, etc during this situation.


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[PlateletGal]

It sounds like it may be POTS - postural orthostatic tachcardia syndrome. Does your heart race when you stand up and are you dizzy ?

Whatever it is, you do need to see your physician.

[darlingdivatx]

Have you discussed this with your doc? I'm not to knowledgeable in the "expecting" area but "the high pulse/low bp" does ring a bell, but I'm not sure what. I've done a lot a research for my own issues and it seems as though I remember coming across that particular symptom but I don't remember what it meant. I'd post in the pregnancy forum to see if you can get a better response.

[jkj20]

i was hit in te chest with air-bag in auto accident. i developed a racing pulse and swollen lower legs. it was heart failure caused by atrial flutter.