Do you still see your regular doctor for non pregnancy related ailments?

I think I have a sinus infection--my head is killing me, I am slightly stuffed, my ears hurt and it is a bit difficult for me to breathe...should I go to my regular dr (whom I haven't seen since february) or call my ob/gyn.?

Re: Do you still see your regular doctor for non pregnancy related ailments?

I would call the obgyn and see what they say 1st.

Re: Do you still see your regular doctor for non pregnancy related ailments?

When I was sick with a bad cold a few weeks back I called my OB and they told me to go to my regular Dr. They know what they can and cannot give you while pregnant. Usually your OB doesn't deal with things like that. HTH!

Re: Do you still see your regular doctor for non pregnancy related ailments?

absolutely! i only go to my obgyn for baby related things.

i've gone to my general practitioner several times while pregnant when i was sick. they will call your obgyn if they have to give medicine that is class c.

Re: Do you still see your regular doctor for non pregnancy related ailments?

you can see your regular doc - believe it or not, some of them are more informed as to what you can/cannot take while pregnant than an OBGYN would be. if they are not comfortable prescribing anything to you they will probably ask you to check with your OB first. feel better!