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Migraines and Pregnancy....
Asked by M.T. from Kansas City
on May 24, 2010
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Hello all! I am currently 18 weeks pregnant and started suffering from HORRIBLE headaches one week ago. I ended up in the ER the first night they started and back in...
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- I have migraines when not pregnant, but they are hormone-related and their frequency increased during my first trimester through the middle of my second. By the third...
- I had two of those with my first pregnancy, and they coincided with me taking iron supplements due to mild anemia. My doctor did have me get an MRI just to rule out a...
- when i didn't have tylenol #3 (which i just got from my dr) i'd take 4 of the baby tylenol (dissolves so gets in the system faster) with caffeine. caffeine speeds it u...
Panic Attacks During Pregnancy
Asked by M.G. from Boston
on September 7, 2011
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Dear Moms,
I get panic attacks during pregnancy. This is clearly the result of some hormonal problem because I had it from the second trimester onwards during my fi...
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- I am a certified Homeopath and there are wonderful homeopathic remedies for panic attacks. Google homeopathy and panic attacks or call a good certified Homeopathy to ...
- My psychiatrist friend said panic attacks do not happen when you are asleep. It just can't happen. It could be sleep apnea, bad dreams, etc...if your doc says to take ...
- In addition to trying accupuncture & homeopathy, I would try hypnosis. John Koenig is great if you're in RI or MA. Good luck
Hives of Pregnancy- Not Pregnant Anymore STILL GETTING HIVES!
Asked by E.S. from Madison
on January 26, 2010
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I was diagnosed with hives of pregnancy a little after mid way through my pregnancy (not PUPPS, actual hives). When I took benadryl they would come back the next day ...
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- I was diagnosed with Pupps but they went away when I stopped using lotions on my stomach. Just a thought.
- Hi. I too had hives, but not with pregnancy. I got them afterward. I treated them through natural means. I didn't want to take anything that would dry up my milk, so f...
- Have you been to a Dermatologist? I know people want to self-diagnose and self-treat with herbal, all natural compounds, but something like that seems suspicious. ...
Insomnia During Pregnancy
Asked by M.V. from San Francisco
on October 7, 2008
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hello moms,
My sis-in-law is 24 weeks pregnant and the main issue she is facing is lack of sleep..Her best nights are when she gets 1-2 hours of sleep, and she is a...
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- Oh man, I could NOT get to sleep when I was pregnant- with my 2nd. This meant I had a 2yr old to contend with as well! My issues were this: 1)Family problems stressi...
- Your sister should not worry... My sister has the same thing. It is totally normal...my sister puts on relaxing music and it helps her mildly; alos, when your sister f...
- Benedryl....life saver for me. I can't sleep very well normally, pregnant or not. When I was pregnant it was a million times worse!! My doc let me take benedryl and I ...
Zoloft After Pregnancy
Asked by K.A. from Los Angeles
on August 9, 2010
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Hello! Has anyone taken Zoloft? I'd like to know how long you experienced side effects. I used to take Celexa but it made me so sleepy I wanted to try something else...
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- Dear K., What is going on is a hormonal imbalance, NOT a condition requiring medication with side effects. Acupuncture and herbal medicine, like other natural thera...
- I would advise not taking any drugs for depression. Anti-depressants don't always work, and they all have some pretty bad side effects. Often "depression" is si...
- I had PPD with anxiety and insomnia after the birth of my son. My doctor originally wanted to put me on Zoloft, but when I addressed all of my symptoms, she decided o...
Insomina Durng pregnancy...leading to Anxiety Too. Help!!
Asked by M.A. from Chicago
on August 21, 2011
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Hi moms,
I would like to hear specifically from moms who have been through this. This is my 3rd pregnancy. Since the moment I believe I conceived I have had incred...
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- Hi, I feel like I didn't sleep during my entire pregnancy. Since day one I could not fall asleep at night, then would wake up multiple times during the night once I ...
- You are not alone. Insomnia is due to the increase in progresterone. It does get better by the second trimester. I imagine you talked with your physician again this...
- I've had several bouts of insomnia in my life time. It is one of the most frustrating and stressful things you can go through. Take the Ambien and don't feel badly. ...
Need Solutions for Early Pregnancy Nausea
Asked by E.T. from Phoenix
on August 4, 2008
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I am wondering if anyone has experienced and has solutions for extreme nausea. I have started the wonderful throwing up stage and need serious relief. My first pregnan...
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- Congrats on your pregnancy! So sorry to hear you are so sick. I was also nauseous with both of my two pregnancies that I could barely eat anything and lost 10 lbs in...
- my docs office had me take emetrol and it really healp me. i couldnt keep any thing down at the begining of the pregnancy not evven water. hopefully this will help
- You probably know you have hyperemesis gravidarum. Make sure you have a supportive doctor who takes you seriously, and not one who tells you to go home and eat cracker...
Looking for Hay Fever/Seasonal Allergy Relief That Is Safe for Pregnancy!
Asked by L.D. from Chicago
on September 1, 2008
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I've had seasonal allergies for as far back as I can remember, but I've never been pregnant during allergy season! This year seems more severe to me as I'm five month...
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- Hi, Here are a few of the things that have helped me: 1) My eye doctor recommended prescription eye drops that are specifically for the burning, itchiness caused...
- Your safety during pregnancy is crucial. I can not recommend any safe drug or over the counter pill, however, I am aware that by increasing your intake of a wide vari...
- Hi: I had this same issue when I was pregnant with my last son 3 years ago. My OB told me to take Claritan. But the best advice you should follow is to call your ...
Migraine Treatments...besides Meds (Already Doing that).....EDIT Too...
Asked by N.B. from Minneapolis
on October 20, 2010
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What other things have worked for those of you with mega-migraines?
I take management meds nightly and they have worked for about 4 years...I went from having about ...
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- Depends on if migraines are caused by something neurological or if they could be stress-related. If stress-related, you might try a class called Mindfulness Based Str...
- Chiropractor....most insurances will cover it.
- My husband had the nerve block done a few years ago. It did provide relief but only temp. I think they only are good for 6-12 months. He ended up having 3 sinus sur...
Best OTC Antihistamine to Use
Asked by S.S. from Columbia
on July 23, 2007
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My allergies are going crazy!!! I am breastfeeding so my doctor recommended I not take my usual Zyrtec because it shows up in breast milk. I have been taking Benadry...
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- Hi S.! I've used antihistamines even while breastfeeding. I'm not sure which I was using at the time, but it was either Zyrtec or Clarinex. Did you use the medicine...
- I wouldn't use antihistamines because it will get in your milk, plus I would avoid pseudephrin or the main ingredient in sudafed and the like as it can dry up your mil...
- I don't know if it will help but I take Tylonal Sinus when my sinuses start bugging me. I can't say I think I have actual "allergies" but spring through fall I get "si...
