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Pimples and headaches!! Help...

Emjay221Emjay221 member
in 1st Trimester

The headaches are all the time.  I know that can be from the progesterone I'm taking.  But I sure miss my Excedrin these days. Tylenol is barrely helping.

My face is breaking out.  It's driving me nuts.  I have proactiv and they said I can use that so I will start that tonight before bed.  I hope it helps.  They are very bright red and tender.  :-( 

Whatever happened to that "glow"?? 

 

 

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Re: Pimples and headaches!! Help...

  • PunkyBoosterPunkyBooster member

    The glow doesn't come right away. I am 11 weeks and last week I started glowing a little (at least according to my parents but they are biased).

    Try something stronger than Proactiv. That stuff wouldn't touch acne on me. I use Clean & Clear in the purple tube. It is 10% BP, not a measly 2% that Proactiv has.

    If you think it's too strong, then switch to something more gentle, like Purpose. 

    Headaches- keep yourself well hydrated with plenty of water, use a warm wash cloth (I microwaved a wet one to make it hotter), take a hot shower, put a heating pad on your head, or if your OB says it's okay, try a cup of coke to see if the caffiene helps calm the ache down. 

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  • buddhabellybuddhabelly
    I know every doctor is different, but mind told me the ONLY thing I could use was Cetaphil.  You can buy it at Target or Wal-Mart.  I was upset at first, but it works awesome!
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  • ReiszsPiecesReiszsPieces
    I've definitely heard not to use anything with salycilic (sp?) acid in it.  Stick to natural cleansers b/c the harsher ones could get into your system and affect the baby.
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