I feel like I'm falling apart...

pantherRN · January 2014

Let me preface this by saying that I would go through hell to stay pregnant and bring this baby home, but I'm having a really hard time right now.

I woke up with a headache today, popped some Tylenol and drank a Coke and it's getting worse, not better. I'm pretty sure it's going to turn into a migraine and I have to sit under fluorescent lights for hours in clinic today. My partner is on vacation all week and there is no way I would feel okay about sticking someone else with all of my patients.

Also, I have lost all ability to poop. I have been taking Colace twice a day for over a week and it's not helping. I bought Miralax yesterday and I still haven't gone.

Rawr. I thought 2nd tri was supposed to be better.

pantherRN · January 2014

CS, I have barely been nauseous this whole time. I actually have felt fantastic until two weeks ago.

ETA: which actually makes this more frustrating.

ksuRN09 · January 2014

I'm sorry. I agree that pregnancy sucks sometimes and it is especially frustrating when 2nd tri is supposed to be the best time. Hopefully you feel better soon! Just think in a few hrs you can go home and take a nap!

tealowl · January 2014

MermaidsMagic said:

Not that I'm saying you do this at work (Who am I? @Tealowl? haha) but when I have a really bad headache, a few "double clicks of the mouse" helps me to feel better. Also if you can squeeze your big toe on the sides for 10 seconds, release for 5 and squeeze for ten, it's a pressure point that can help.

You're a nurse so you totally probably all ready know all this, but just in case

IM MULTITASKING!!111

tealowl · January 2014

BPaws said:

Not that I'm saying you do this at work (Who am I? @Tealowl? haha) but when I have a really bad headache, a few "double clicks of the mouse" helps me to feel better. Also if you can squeeze your big toe on the sides for 10 seconds, release for 5 and squeeze for ten, it's a pressure point that can help.

You're a nurse so you totally probably all ready know all this, but just in case
I can honestly say I've never had a nurse tell me to go masterbate a migraine or headache away. Merm.... Can you be my new doctor?

"He's the one they call Dr. Feelgood, he's the one that make ya feel allright!"

IvyMagic828 · January 2014

Sorry you're feeling so bad - I hope things turn around soon for you! Do you feel like you're getting enough water? I would think that dehydration could be a factor for both the headaches and constipation, although perhaps not in your case. I don't have any great tips or tricks to help out, but I hope you feel better soon.

sueann911 · January 2014

I hope your headache went away. I will attest to the recommendations that orgasm, taking a poop, and a good massage of pressure points can help a headache. Also don't be afraid of Tylenol and caffeine. Use them. And I agree 2nd tri was supposed to be easier. For me, it has been a hell of a lot harder. I've getting headaches every other day and sometimes everyday. I hope you feel better soon.

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