Since I nearly died of HELLP two and a half years ago I have struggled with cognitive impairment caused by the stroke as well as mysterious, pervasive joint pain (all my major joints). It probably doesn't help that I have suddenly entered menopause. However, I do wonder how much of the discomfort I experience in my joints is caused by the lingering affects of HELLP Syndrome.

Any input is welcome.

Thanks!

Lisa

I was informed by the internal medicine docs in pregnancy that HELLP can shorten your life and that it can increase your chances of having a heart attack, stroke and high blood pressure in the future. I have had fluctuating blood pressure since my delivery a year ago usually between normal and 160/110, but was in great shape before getting pregnant.

I have had a myriad of health conditions creep up since having my HELLP syndrome in 2000. No doctor seems to think that Hellp syndrome is even relevant... I often wonder what kind of research has been done because when i had it in 2000 it seemed as though there was no information on it and no one heard of it!!

It's been a very long time since you posted your question and I am new to this forum. In case you still check responses, I just wanted to say that I have had ongoing long term health problems directly related to my HELLP Syndrome. I did not have any autoimmune diseases or heart, blood problems (etc) prior to my pregnancy. It's been 6 yrs since my severe HELLP Syndrome and they are discovering damage directly related back to the HELLP trauma. It has baffled the doctors. According to a lot of research I have done, it is not common to have long term health problems. BUT, I wonder if that is because of the lack of research and case studies years out from HELLP. If you read this, let me know if you've found out any information.

Tressa

Here is some information that might be useful:

http://www.preeclampsia.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=34980&SearchTerms=,c-reactive,protein

http://www.preeclampsia.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=34980&SearchTerms=,c-reactive,protein

http://www.preeclampsia.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=32739&SearchTerms=,c-reactive,protein

http://www.preeclampsia.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=32739&SearchTerms=,c-reactive,protein


http://www.preeclampsia.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=28748&SearchTerms=,c-reactive,protein

http://www.preeclampsia.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=28072&SearchTerms=,c-reactive,protein

http://www.preeclampsia.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=26925&SearchTerms=,c-reactive,protein


Long term health issues are just now staring to get more attention so hopefully we'll all be finding out more soon!

Hi, I had HELLP in 2004 with my son who was born @ 30wk5d. Thankfully he was healthy and needed NICU only to finish growing. Now, 5 years later I'm having issues with c-reactive protein in my blood. I have unexplainable elevation. I tested borderline for Lupus but other than that there is no obvious reason for the elevation. I really believe that it has something to due with my pg. complications but I can't find anything on how HELLP may effect mothers long term. Has anyone else had health issues as a result of HELLP?

Thanks for your help!
Laura mom to ~Joey~ 11/9/00 placental clotting @ 20WK., ~Makaylin~ 2/19/03 placental clotting @ 23WK., Zachary born HEALTHY @30wk5d due to PE & HELLP, ~Ryley~ 8/15/07 placental clotting @ 20wk. despite fragmin & LDA therapy