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Are you having back pain with any of the following?
- Severe pain, weakness or tingling in your leg(s).
- Difficulty stopping urination or loss of control of bladder or bowels.
- Unexplained fever, nausea or vomiting.
- A history of cancer or unexplained weight loss.
We understand that you are experiencing one or more of the health issues that might be impacting your back pain.
We recommend that you discuss these health issues with your doctor before proceeding with this program.
Once you are cleared by your doctor to do this program, we hope it helps you find relief from your back pain.
Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is a type of high blood pressure that develops only during pregnancy. It is a condition that can occur anytime in pregnancy, but it is more common in the second half of the pregnancy.
Exact causes of preeclampsia are unknown. It may happen because certain cells from the placenta affect blood vessels in the uterus. If this occurs, it may cause other complications, such as narrowing of the lining of the mother's blood vessels, lack of oxygen to the placenta, and irregularities in the blood. Warning signs can occur before or at the same time that high blood pressure develops. They can include:
- Sudden weight gain of more than 2 pounds in 1 week.
- Sudden swelling of the face or hands.
- Protein in your urine. You may notice that your urine appears foamy, or it may be detected in a urine test.
- Moderate or severe headaches that do not go away with acetaminophen (Tylenol) and rest.
- Blurred vision or other visual problems (like seeing spots).
- Pain in the upper abdomen that does not go away with antacids (such as Tums or Mylanta).
If you have any of these warning signs, call us right away. You may need to come to the hospital to have your blood pressure, blood, and urine checked. Also, be sure to come to all of your regular prenatal visits so that we can be sure you and your baby stay healthy.
If you have an emergency medical condition, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. An emergency medical condition is any of the following: (1) a medical condition that manifests itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity (including severe pain) such that you could reasonably expect the absence of immediate medical attention to result in serious jeopardy to your health or body functions or organs; (2) active labor when there isn't enough time for safe transfer to a Plan hospital (or designated hospital) before delivery, or if transfer poses a threat to your (or your unborn child's) health and safety, or (3) a mental disorder that manifests itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity such that either you are an immediate danger to yourself or others, or you are not immediately able to provide for, or use, food, shelter, or clothing, due to the mental disorder.
This information is not intended to diagnose health problems or to take the place of specific medical advice or care you receive from your physician or other health care professional. If you have persistent health problems, or if you have additional questions, please consult with your doctor. If you have questions or need more information about your medication, please speak to your pharmacist. Kaiser Permanente does not endorse the medications or products mentioned. Any trade names listed are for easy identification only.