What is ok to take for a headache if preg or ttc?

Question

i have been having really bad headaches and my husband and i are ttc and may be pregnant now. Does anyone know wheather it is ok to take anything for headaches during pregnancy? If not does anyone know anything that can help my headaches without taking a medication?

Answer 1

It's not unusual to get headaches when you're pregnant, especially in the first trimester - my wife suffered too. She was susceptible to them and pregnancy seemed to make the problem worse. Experts don't know exactly why carrying a child makes your head ache, but good guesses include the hormonal free-for-all your body is undergoing and changes in the way your blood circulates. Other potential culprits include fatigue, sinus congestion, stress and hunger.

It pays to think twice before taking any medicine while you're pregnant. Even something as simple as a cold remedy may contain substances which aren't recommended for use during pregnancy. If you have any queries about medicines in pregnancy - prescribed or over-the-counter - speak to your doctor or pharmacist and always tell the pharmacist that you're pregnant when buying any medicines over the counter.

You are limited in your choice of pain relief:

Aspirin should be avoided as it has a blood-thinning effect. However, it may be prescribed by your doctor if you've suffered recurrent miscarriage or have pre-eclampsia.

Ibuprofen isn't recommended in pregnancy as it may affect your unborn baby and prolong labour.

Paracetamol is considered safe as long as you stick to the recommended dosage and only use it occasionally. One study found that expectant mums who took paracetamol on 'most days' or daily in late pregnancy were twice as likely to have a wheezy baby. They recommend that pregnant women do not take it more than 1-2 days per week.'

Avoid the stronger painkillers which combine one of the above with other analgesics. If you continue to suffer from migraine, please go and see your doctor for advice on what's safe to take.

Try and work out what's triggering the pain. Do you get a pounding headache after being cooped up in a hot, stuffy office all day? Then take periodic fresh air breaks. Are your headaches linked to arguments with your partner or power struggles with the kids? Then think of ways to defuse these situations or your frustration before they cause you physical pain.

My wife did not feel comfortable using medication during her pregnancy. Instead, she would soak a flannel in cold water containing a few drops of lavender essential oil and apply this to her forehead and rest in a darkened room. Alternatively, you could apply a warm compress around your eyes and nose for sinus headaches and a cool compress at the base of your neck for tension headaches.

Get your partner to give you a massage. If you have the time and money, by all means get a full-body number from a trained masseuse. But if that's only a pipe dream, ask your partner to rub your back and head, or slip into a salon for a professional shampoo. Massage works especially well on headaches caused by tension that builds in the neck, shoulder, and back muscles.

Eat little and often. Low blood sugar is a common headache culprit. Eating smaller, more frequent meals can help prevent them. If you're on the go, keep some snacks (crackers, fruit, wholemeal biscuits) in your bag.

Exercise frequently. Some evidence shows that regular exercise can reduce the frequency and severity of headaches and migraines.

Take a cold shower. A simple but effective remedy for some migraines, it works by constricting the dilated blood vessels, often bringing fast, if brief, relief. If you can't take a shower, splash some cool water on your face.

You could try acupuncture. Needle acupuncture treatment is considered safe and effective for headaches (and morning sickness). Ask your midwife or friends for the name of an acupuncturist. Or you could contact the British Acupuncture Council at www.acupuncture.org.uk for details of a registered practitioner near you.

Sniff green apples! Scientists at the Smell and Taste Treatment Center in Chicago say the smell of certain foods, such as green apples, can keep migraine headaches at bay, but you have to like the scent for the pain-relieving magic to work. Well.... it's worth a try!?!

Best wishes x

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

Paracetamol is completely safe in pregnancy. No more than dosage on packet and not for more than 24hrs without consulting your doctor.
Do Not use
Ibuprofen
Codeine (except under prescription)
Cold and Flu meds

Any queries check with ob/gyn or doc

Answer 5

I would not take any medication that is not natural. You could try 'forehead' pads, lavender oil and relaxation techniques to keep your blood pressure down. Also make sure you drink plenty of water as dehydration can cause headache and you may need extra during this hot spell.

Answer 6

Regular Tylenol

Answer 7

Go for protein rather than sugar to keep energy levels going strong rather then crashing. Edamame in pods would be the perfect snack since it takes time to eat and a one-cup providing offers 12 grams of proteins.

Answer 8

Paracetamol is perfectly safe!!

Ensure you are fully hydrated and also can try herbal remedies like For Head which is a rub on stick or jus some tiger balm on your temples.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Use fruit to add natural sweetness rather than white sugar. Try this muffin recipke.