Is this normal @ 37 weeks?

Question

I have had a headache since about 2 a.m. i went to the doctor for a regular check up & my blood pressure was fine according to them but to i swear i could feel my heart beating out of my chest.so i have ruled out toxemia/preeclampsia. but reading about headaches late in pregnancy has scared the c**p out of me.

any ideas? suggestions?

also i have been having back contractions for 2 days, i dont know if that is relevant or not.

Answer 1

Because your blood volume increases, you'll get more headaches the more pregnant you are.

Did your OB do an internal? It sounds like your body is getting ready for labor.

Answer 2

Im also 37 weeks and iv been going through the same thng im not swelling at all my blood pressure has not once been over 105/69 so they say its great, but i get headaches were i have to sleep in the dark and have no noise and i get dots in my eyes my doctor is just watching me and told me to take it easy, I thought i had preeclampsia but they said usually without the high blood pressure it doesnt happen, but just keep a note of whats going on and it your headache does not go away or gets worse i would go to the hospital to make sure you are ok and the baby to some times Drs can be wrong good luck and hope you feel better

Answer 3

Drink a coke !! and lay on your bed.  

Im serious I know it sounds funny but its true.  It helps  

Answer 4

You might be getting close??  I would increase your water intake and just try to relax as much as you can.

Answer 5

I'm 34 weeks tomorrow!! I hear that as your body gets ready for labor it tries to clean you out maybe that is where the diarrhea is coming from. Try to relax for the night and see what comes of it. I had a really bad headache yesterday and tylonol was not touching it and all it did was make me sick.  

Answer 6

Did they check for protein in your urine? Your dr. may be off. I have been swelling and horrible headaches and blurry vision for about 2 weeks. My Ob tested me and my blood pressure was ok. just ok. And there was no protein in my urine. But then when I went in to the hospital for early labor I had some protein in my urine and the diagnosed me border line toxemia. So i would have the hospital double check. Ever since then I have been on bed rest. Its nothing to mess around with!