Migraines anyone?

lewis0611 · August 2011

I have dealt with migraines since I was 13. Luckily they have been so infrequent lately that I don't really mention them. Well... Yesterday I got hit with one and while I was hoping it was just some bad headache, the light sensitivity and other migraine-tastic symptoms (paired with the fact that it's still here in full force) has me convinced I'm dealing with my first prenatal migraine.

I'm about to call my OB to see if there's anything I can take because even typing this I'm miserable (yes, I know, I know... computer screens are terrible but I wanted to know if any of you have dealt with migraines during pregnancy). It's hard to function and I've been sleeping off and on for 13 hours trying to get rid of it.

Blah.

mkwt · August 2011

I have suffered with migraines all my life. I have a doctor appt today and I plan on asking him what else I can take, the tyenol is not going to knock out a migraine! Good luck, I hope it goes away real soon!

ksen820 · August 2011

I hear you ladies, I have also had migraines as long as I can remember. My OB told me to take 600mg of Motrin. He said that since it's really an infrequent usage, it will not harm the baby, and the dosage is enough to make the pain more tolerable. I haven't tried it yet (thank god) but I have it ready just in case.

I had a migraine about 2 weeks ago, and without medication, I really thought I would die, so the Motrin sounds good to me!

megoguen · August 2011

I called my OB office and they gave me mixed answers on pain relievers so next weeks appointment will tell more. Stock up on ice packs if you haven't. One for the eyes and one for the back of the head but get ones that conform to the curves of your face and back of head, not the hard ones. And maybe a small dose of caffeine for the headache, it sucks to have to resort to caffeine but it can help sometimes.

lewis0611 · August 2011

Yea I called my OB and they wouldn't approve anything but tylenol since I'm in the 1st tri. She basically sounded like "sucks to be you" but then again that could be the raging migraine talking.

I can't even go to class today because I just can't function (way to make an impression with my professor... but at least I emailed her and explained the situation I guess). It's hard to eat or drink because of this thing so I'm just hoping I don't end up in the hosp dehydrated because when I do eat or drink the headache makes me super nauseous.

Wildlandwife · August 2011

Yes! I've suffered from migranes since I was young and with both pregnancies, they have been worse. I finally got to where I couldn't take them anymore and talked to my Dr. I usually take Excedrine Migraine, but it's a big no-no when you're pregnant. So the Dr. prescribed me vicoden. I only take it when the other option I'm looking at is having my husband take me in the backyard and shoot me. It helps so much and is safe for the baby.

I expressed my concerns with the Dr. about taking it, and he said that if I were to go into the ER, they would give me the liquid form of it anyways.

stephlas8 · August 2011

Luckily, I haven't had one yet but I get them full on complete with the aura and loss of my ability to speak. They are dreadful. I hope they get better for you- peppermint tea always eases some (not all) of the pain for me. Maybe that will help?

I hope you feel better soon!

ecn0002 · August 2011

I never had them until BFP. I had my first one during ACLS renewal...I was doing chest compressions on a dummy and had to go run and throw up. It was terrible. I took 3 Tylenols and drank cold water. It eventually went away, but I had a sore head for the next couple of days.

Sterling8888 · August 2011

I asked my doc about this too, and she said they first want me to try Tylenol, and if (more like when) that doesn't work, they will prescribe me some Tylenol 3. She also said to drink a cup of coffee with the Tylenol, and I know caffeine does help take the edge off at least.

SKWCM80 · August 2011

I had bad migraines with my first pregnancy. What really helped me was to take Tylenol with some Coke. I hat a prescription for Vicodin, but I never had to use it.

Pooftybear · August 2011

Me lived with them for years. I work for a chiropractor and he works wonders with them!!!

loves*green*mlkglass · August 2011

Mine started when I was about 12. My neurologist wouldn't let me take any of the tryptan drugs because of the type I get (aura, 1-sided numbness, and difficulty speaking). She did switch my regular Rx to Fiorcet(?) when we were TTC. My OB said that it was safe, but to only take Tylenol unless absolutely necessary.

stephlas8 · August 2011

loves*green*mlkglass:
Mine started when I was about 12. My neurologist wouldn't let me take any of the tryptan drugs because of the type I get (aura, 1-sided numbness, and difficulty speaking). She did switch my regular Rx to Fiorcet(?) when we were TTC. My OB said that it was safe, but to only take Tylenol unless absolutely necessary.

Ditto to this. I get the aura, numbness, and I lose my ability altogether to express myself verbally.

Lubey4 · August 2011

I'm glad someone asked this. This is something that I worry about. I've been getting migraines since about 12 and have been on a blood pressure medicine for several years, which has a great side effect of decreasing the frequency of headaches. For right now, when I called my OB they said to just keep taking whatever I was taking until my first appointment. I plan to ask about staying on it and what to take for the headaches since Excedrin Migraine and a dark room are the only things that work for me.

Want a personalized experience?

Migraines anyone?

Re: Migraines anyone?

Choose Another Board

Search Boards