hi ... I am 23 years old and 35 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child, yesterday I had an episode, I was feeling well but all of a sudden I felt extremely dizzy and lightheaded, I felt extremely weak as well and my right arm started shaking uncontrolably. I was having a hard time breathing as well, all of this lasted for about 2 minutes and got better until all symptoms dissapeared . is this normal or what could it be?
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concern. If the lightheadedness and dizziness might be a normal sudden lower of blood pressure I find concerning the breathing problem and especially the uncontrollable shaking of the hand. This seems like a partial motor seizure, until ruled out. I would recommend a Electroencephalogram since you are in the last weeks prior to delivery, to see any normal brain electric activity but it won't exclude any problem in case it results normal. If EEG is normal, deliver the baby and then do a cranial MRI. If the EEG is not normal, or you experience again the same shaking I would highly recommend doing a cranial MRI. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you and your baby good health.