Worried sick

emmeline714 · January 2016

I don't know what's good to have been having a headache lately but been staying away from caffeine and last night I had a couple sips of coke and then today woke up with headache and cold, scared that either me taking sips was bad idea and taking any kind of meds might hurt baby, I'm worried

Whitmore1027 · January 2016

Small amount of caffeine should be perfectly fine. Tylenol is safe for headaches. My doctor told me that If I start to get a migraine, to take a Tylenol and drink a can of coke. Although I wanted to be one of the woman who didn't drink any caffeine or take any meds, when your suffering from bad headaches and nausea, sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. Just try to stay until 200mg of caffeine. I had a horrible migraine coming on last week, and I bit the bullet and took some Tylenol and drank some soda and freaked out for a couple of days, but it really helped and everything seems normal. Hope you feel better soon!

bsckgb7 · January 2016

Your sip of coke was fine. You should be able to call your doctor for recommendations on what to take for a simple cold (or try google). I have pregnancy apps on my phone and they have a list you can search for meds that are safe for pregnancy.

Fremdschamen · January 2016

A small amount of caffeine is fine. Headaches are common during pregnancy, and so are hot/cold flashes. Try not to worry.

Ktande22 · January 2016

Pregnancy headache totally normal. Like others said, some caffeine is safe and Tylenol to relieve symptoms

ZedPM3 · January 2016

One of my apps told me that headaches are common with the increased blood flow. Tylenol/acetaminophen are safe to take for them, and a little bit of caffeine is fine!

DDRRT1982 · January 2016

You are fine.

Bookhousegirl · January 2016

You probably just caught a cold, it is January after all.

emmeline714 · January 2016

Thanks ladies

babaylo · January 2016

I drink sweet tea every day.....My first pregnancy I was getting horrible headaches from caffeine withdrawl, and my doc kinda laughed at me and told me to stop and get a tea on my way home. Like others said, just minimize it. You'll be fine!!

StarLiteKiss · January 2016

Headaches can be normal in early pregnancy. Tylonal is good to take for it. Be sure you are drinking plenty of water it will help. I always would drink water and take a tylonal if I needed it and at night I put a cool rag over my eyes/forehead and lay on my left side....
Caffeine in small increments should be okay just like mentioned by others.

lalalorelai · January 2016

The recommended amount of caffeine for pregnant women is less than 200 mg per day. An entire can of coke is less than 30 mg of caffeine. You are fine.

I highly recommend downloading a reputable app like Ovia that has foods and medicine that are fine during pregnancy or asking your doctor for a list. It will help calm your fears if you properly educate yourself on standard practices and why things are or are not safe.

Tra1010011 · January 2016

Ditto the advice on Ovia. Now that I better understand why certain things are a no-no, I feel more empowered to make decisions.

My doc said Tylenol and a little caffeine are fine for dealing with my migraines. She also gave me a script for a migraine med that is safe for pregnancy if I really need it, but I'm trying to stick with the Tylenol/caffeine combo.

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