Pg's and Moms that Suffer from Migraines....

I was an occasional (yet horrible when they come) migraine sufferrer before becoming pregnant.
With my first pregnancy I was lucky & didn't get ANY migraines, but so far with my 2nd pregnancy I've had 3 or 4, the latest one lasting an intense 24+ hours.
I obviously can't take the normal migraine meds that actually work, I was wondering if there are any other women out there that are suffering w/ me & if so how do you handle them? (esp. with a very active 3 year old to take care of & doesn't understand why Mommy is so sick).
I'd appreciate any advice.

Re: Pg's and Moms that Suffer from Migraines....

I have had such intense migraines this preg so I know how you feel

Sipping regular coke helps so does standing or even sitting in a hot shower. Also try resting in a dark room- hard with a toddler, I know!

I wear sunglasses when driving because the glare triggers it.

They are awful! Let me know if you come upon something else that works. Hang in there

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Oh guys!!! I am so sorry you are both suffering!!

Knock on wood, I've been so lucky not to have one yet since pregnant! I've had regular headaches (which I almost never had pre-pregnancy) pretty often but if I had a migraine I don't know what I would do as Imitrex is the only thing that gives me ANY relief.

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The only thig that would help me was a cup to two of coffee which would be washing down 2 extra strength tylenol.

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I have been a migraine sufferer FOREVER...we are TTC but not yet preg but I have a 3 yr old ds...

My high risk dr advised that I can take Vicodin or Fioricet (both are tylenol based) in case of a terrible migraine. Not something you want to take often while preg but a migraine can be debilitating and can really cause a great stress on your body... Another thing that really helped me and is safe while preg is predisone (an anti-inflamatory) - if you are having terrible, recurrent migraines it might help to break the cycle...

HTH!!! I have a great neuro in great neck that was referred by my high-risk OB if you want the name - FM me!

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It may sound weird, but usually what helps me the most it to put an ice pack on my head. Generally when I get a migraine (like today) I get it on either the right or left temple. I was at work and holding the icepack on it.

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I had a horrible one over the weekend, so I know how you feel and Im sorry!!!! I called my doc and my OB today, the OB said I should see a neurologist so Im looking into that. And my primary care dr said that she could give me tyelenol w/codeine or other migraine meds. They are all considered category C (I think please dont quote) which is risk/benefit.

I would normally take Relpax, but my insurance doesnt cover much of it anymore and its about 300$ so I havent refilled it. The dr. gave me another one similar.. and I was told I could take it but just know the risks. I think its the same with vicodin and other things similar, there ARE risks but sometimes for the mom the benefits out weigh the risks. If that makes any sense..

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Oh no!!!!!!!!!

If you need any help I will GLADLY take Alex for the day!!!!!!! Jack misses his girlfriend! And I'll make you chicken soup!!!!!!

Re: Pg's and Moms that Suffer from Migraines....

Thanks for all the advice/recs.
My OB recommended Tylenol w/codeine as well, and said Relpax was ok to take for the nausea., but nothing seemed to help this one, it was a doozy!

Lori- You are incredible, thank you for the offer, I may actually take you up on it if I get one like I got the other day.
You will get massages for life for helping me out!!!!!

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I was getting a lot of headaches when I was pregnant with DD and my doctor told me to have a small cup of tea (caffeinated) in the am and see if that works. It did and I had it for most of my first trimester.

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In all honesty I have yet to find something that helps. I've tried tylenol, ice, heat, massage, baths, showers, darkness and nothing really works. The only thing that gives me relief is if I can get myself to sleep. Other than that I am still struggling for a cure myself Hugs to you because I know how debilitating and frustrating they are!!