Migraine with Aura

I have not, Thank Heavens! But my boss used to get them (not pregnant!) and if he took two extra strength Tylenol as soon as he felt it coming on, and laid down under his desk where it was relatively dark, he could get past the headache in an hour's time. Otherwise, he would actually lose his vision for several hours. There was no time for him to go home. He had to do this as soon as it hit.

He kept Tylenol in his pocket everywhere he went.

I have no idea if you could get relief from his way of dealing with his migraines. I don't know if you can take Imitrex while pregnant, but I know you can have the Tylenol.

Good luck!
D.

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Yep, every week just about.. the only thing that works for me is Stadol Nasal Spray, it's probably one of the only pain meds that's been shown to be okay during pregnancy... if they get too bad then sometimes I have to go to the ER (if I can't stop puking) and they've given me demerol.. mine have been worse since being pregnant..

I have had migraines since about 8th grade and always while I was pregnant. Tylenol does not help for me and they didnt get so bad that I thought I needed something really strong but they almost did and my ob did say they could prescribe something for me to take while pregnant if I really needed. They ended up getting better so I didnt need anything. If they are really bad talk to your dr there are things you can take that may help!

No I haven't BUT I gave my sister in law some absorbable calcium/magnesium and her aura went away in about 10 minutes and the migrane never developed. She has a 30 year history of migraines...I know it's hard to find the right thing when your pregnant. Hope this might be an option.

Congratulations on your little one!
M.