I am 22 weeks pregnant and over the past
few weeks have experienced three
blackouts. They are as if someone has
turned the lights off and I can not see
anything. It goes away in a few seconds
and there are no lingering effects except
for some lightheadedness. I have become a
little worried and was wondering if this
has happened to any of you? Any feedback
will be greatly appreciated.
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nov12
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 Oct 2003 Posts: 9
Posted: 11-12-03 14:39pm
I haven't had blackouts necessarily but I
have had several episodes when I feel like
I am going to pass out. I get very hot
and sweaty and light-headed. I talked to
my Dr. And he said I need to eat several
small meals a day instead of eating three
big ones. I have found that it happens
when I get hungry. Have you noticed when
these blackouts are occuring? Is it when
you haven't eaten for a while? It may
just be low blood sugar. I'm sure its
nothing to worry about, but I would still
bring it up to your doctor.
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Farah
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 Oct 2003 Posts: 201
Posted: 11-13-03 01:50am
A friend of mine is pregnant and she
experienced a blackout a couple of months
ago.I think her blood pressure was up a
little bit. They said she is fine and her
doctors weren't concerned at all.
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lawyermum
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Oct 2003 Posts: 10 Location: Miami
Thanks Posted: 11-13-03 15:25pm
I went to the dr yesterday and he thinks
its my blood sugar levels. I'm scheduled
for the glucose tolerance test in a few
weeks but in the meantime he wants me to
eat fruit and veggie snacks throughout the
day. Hopefully, this will help. Thanks
for the advice though.
