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Headaches/migraines and pregnancy.

barelybarely member
edited December 2013 in Babies on the Brain
I am a chronic headache sufferer. I also get frequent debilitating migraines. I am TTC and worry that I'll suffer with this throughout pregnancy also. My neurologist said its hit or miss, some people find relief during pregnancy and others don't. My question is, has anyone suffered with this during pregnancy and how did you deAl with it? Also, is there anything I can do now, before pregnancy to prepare for this?
TTC since 5/13
BFP 1/23 
MMC 3/4
D&C-3/12 
Currently NTNP
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Re: Headaches/migraines and pregnancy.

  • toribritetoribrite member
    You should really talk to your GYN/Neuro to discuss what meds you currently take for migraines and what will change once you get pregnant. If you have a plan with your doctors you might feel better prepared. 
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  • barelybarely member
    edited December 2013
    @starscream I see the chiropractor regularly now and it does seeM to help. I used to take topomax daily for prevention but discontinued it before I started TTC because of the high risk of birth defects. I just take excedrine now to treat and it seems to work but I know I'll have to discontinue that as soon as I get my BFP soil trying to use it less often.
    TTC since 5/13
    BFP 1/23 
    MMC 3/4
    D&C-3/12 
    Currently NTNP
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  • ALHickok1ALHickok1 member
    I don't think I've ever posted on the BOTB board, but I figured its something I could chime in one. My migraines are brought on my hormonal changes, I don't get them too frequently, but when I do, I'm down for the count. I always carried Excedrin Migraine in my purse, and room them whenever I felt one coming on. When I got pregnant my migraines were awful, worse than ever. I finally brought it up with my doctor and he prescribed something for me that was safe to take. Thankfully I never had to take them because as soon as my 2nd trimester hit they subsided completely. I would highly suggest bringing everything up with your doctor sooner rather than later.
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  • GavinIsMyBabyBearGavinIsMyBabyBear member
    I had horrible migraines during pregnancy. Went to the hospital for one and the gave me mess for it.(I was in my third trimester then) took them as needed which was about 1-2 times a week. Before then I tried everything to get relief. Hot showers warm baths quiet dark room caffeine water I was very happy when I got the meds. Tylenol never did anything for me
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  • barelybarely member
    Tylenol does nothing for me either!
    TTC since 5/13
    BFP 1/23 
    MMC 3/4
    D&C-3/12 
    Currently NTNP
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