Good news; Sarah Beth has moved from ICU to a private room. Where Claire Bennet can join her Mama and nurse. My Sister sends this update “6/10 morning update on Sarah Beth Wagner: All scans and ultrasounds, and most Labwork is not showing anything serious (no masses, tumors, heart or valve issues) for the cause of Sarah Beth’s extremely high BP. That is good news. The frustrating news is there is still no known reason for the extreme spikes she is having. Right now her blood pressure is somewhat controlled with medication but needs to still come down to a normal level for her age and health. Specific requests: The doctors will continue searching for unusual and not obvious reasons for a healthy 36+ year old to have such high blood pressure Her entire medical team to be aware and cognizant of any little “things” they might see which would help with diagnosis Daughters Claire Bennet , Elizabeth and husband, Tom, to continue with stamina as mom is in the hospital Sarah Beth to be moved to a “regular” room so that Claire Bennet can room in with her and nurse. “
I know several people who have had un-explained blood pressure situations lately, its becoming more common.
Despite the fact that preeclampsia onset is usually during pregnancy, And, giving birth is usually the cure for preeclampsia. The doctors are leaning toward preeclampsia as diagnosis.
The latest update is Sarah Beth and Claire Bennet are on a general medicine floor of the hospital . The diagnosis is; Postpartum Hypertension/Preeclampsia . The Doctors expect to discharge Sarah Beth, when they feel her blood pressure is stabilized . Despite the fact that preeclampsia onset is usually during pregnancy, And, giving birth is usually the cure for preeclampsia. The doctors are leaning toward preeclampsia as diagnosis.
Sarah Beth had another episode of blood pressure spike, So, she and Claire Bennet won't get to go home as soon as everyone had hoped.
