High blood pressure and a history of Cushing’s disease land me in...

High blood pressure and a history of Cushing’s disease land me in...

“We need you to come to the hospital.” I never expected to hear those words when I did. I was 25 weeks pregnant, and everything had been going relatively smoothly. Sure, I’d dealt with some minor issues like skin problems and fatigue, but nothing alarming. A few days before I called triage, I began experiencing occasional dizzy spells. When I took my blood pressure, it was above 151/89. The first time my blood pressure was high, I lay down with …