Low prealbumin and progesterone?? HELP

[Guest guest]

I am seeing a high risk ob doctors because of some complications

with other pregnancies. I received a call from the nurse there

yesterday and was told that my pre-albumin levels are low and so is

my progesterone. (We expected this as I have what looks like a

hemorrhage around my right ovary) So I am now on vaginal

suppositories for the progesterone, but am unsure about the

albumin? Please any advice, feed back or encouragement is

appreciated. I am almost 6 months post op and 7 weeks pregnant. (not

as far along as we originally thought) I am a little scared and

feeling kind of venerable. Thank you Misti

[Guest guest]

You are not getting in enough protein. Albumin is a specific type of

protein and you need to talk with your nutritionist about how you,

specifically, can increase it to normal levels.

I am in the same shape, and my doc has me taking in a minimum of 150 grams

of protein per day. It is still low after six weeks, but better than it

was.

Good Luck

Sharon

mistiobregon said:

> I am seeing a high risk ob doctors because of some complications

> with other pregnancies. I received a call from the nurse there

> yesterday and was told that my pre-albumin levels are low and so is

> my progesterone. (We expected this as I have what looks like a

> hemorrhage around my right ovary) So I am now on vaginal

> suppositories for the progesterone, but am unsure about the

> albumin? Please any advice, feed back or encouragement is

> appreciated. I am almost 6 months post op and 7 weeks pregnant. (not

> as far along as we originally thought) I am a little scared and

> feeling kind of venerable. Thank you Misti

>

>

>

>

> Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3

>

>

[Guest guest]

Misti,

In the last 8 weeks of pregnancy my Albumin (protein) levels were extremely

low, this was all due to the fact that I was still suffering freom morning

sickness and could not tolearte protein in any form. I started swelling

tremendously in my legs, feet and abdomen because of this. My Perintatlogist

stated that when your Alnumin levels are low, your body soaks up all fluids

like a sponge. It took me about 3-4 weeks after the baby's delivery to lose

the excess fluid. Also, I had a c-section, and they had to insert a drainage

tube next to my incision for all of the excess fluid.. You should talk to

your ON, but I would assume the Albumin levels would go up with you

increasing protein in your diet. Talk to your Dr. Best wishes!

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Low prealbumin and progesterone?? HELP

> I am seeing a high risk ob doctors because of some complications

> with other pregnancies. I received a call from the nurse there

> yesterday and was told that my pre-albumin levels are low and so is

> my progesterone. (We expected this as I have what looks like a

> hemorrhage around my right ovary) So I am now on vaginal

> suppositories for the progesterone, but am unsure about the

> albumin? Please any advice, feed back or encouragement is

> appreciated. I am almost 6 months post op and 7 weeks pregnant. (not

> as far along as we originally thought) I am a little scared and

> feeling kind of venerable. Thank you Misti

>

>

>

>

> Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3

>

>