Diarrhea and Migraine...do I call?

slstrzal · April 2011

Sunday and yesterday I had the worst migraine of my life. I was in absolute tears and was miserable.

Today the migraine is gone (hooray!), but DH and I have both been blessed with a bout of diarrhea. Mine actually started yesterday afternoon. I actually had a doctor's appointment yesterday and mentioned this. I had to see a midwife (the 3rd one down the line) who completely blew off everything I said. I had to BEG her to give me a prescription for Tylenol 3 for the migraine. I just want to see my doctor again. Sad Anyways, I mentioned the diarrhea and she never said anything about it. Well, today it's worse. DH has a fever, too.

I've been on modified bedrest since April 5th and have to be on it the remainder of my pregnancy. I was in L&D a week and a half ago for severe headache and pain under ribs. I just feel like it's always something and the couple times I've called the office I feel like such a nuisance. Tongue Tied I don't want to overreact, but I also read in "What to Expect" that diarrhea can be bad and cause preterm labor due to dehydration.

Should I call or wait a little while longer to see if it subsides? If/when I call they'll be lucky if I don't mention the doctor I saw and my dissatisfaction with taking care of a possible problem. Confused

hannahruth32 · April 2011

Most definetely you need to call. I got food poisoning back in January and felt like the doctor on call kinda blew me off. He was like well, if you get too weak go on in. Well i ended up in the ER with 2 bags of fluids and meds for the nausea. It helped a lot. Plus I had bloody stool. It was awful, I can so relate. I have migraines too, but I am allowed to take my Relpax. You should also let your doctor know they are not taking good care of you. That's what we pay them for. I know I have to pay like 1500 dollars up front!! They need to earn it!! Take care and I hope you feel better. So sorry for your rough few days and the bedrest. Hugs!!

rattlecanqueen · April 2011

I've had a similar experience. When I call my doctor's office they just send me to L&D w/out even seeing me. Grrr...

As for the diarrhea, my gen. physician said to take a dose of fiber everytime you have a bout of diarrhea. She said in hospitals they give you metamucil but you can use the fiber supplement of your choice. I used Benefiber. Worked for me after 2 doses. Also, eat the BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast). Drink water, gatorade, tea, make sure you stay hydrated. Feel better.

11kacey · April 2011

please call your doc. I know it might seem like you are bothering them, but I would rather be safe than sorry. A month ago I had a stomach bug. I didn't vomit a ton, but nothing was staying in my stomach. The nurse on call is typically the most conservative nurse EVER and she put me on a CAT C drug faster than you can say 'please' due to fears about me becoming dehydrated.

Also, migraines sound flipping AWFUL. If you have one AND diarrhea AND your husband is sick too.. you need to do WHATEVER it takes to make yourself calm, safe, and healthy.

I wish you the best!