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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...
Itchy Feet During Pregnancy
Asked by K.D. from Jacksonville
on September 15, 2009
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Has anyone dealt with itchy feet during pregnancy? Ever since I took the HPT, my feet have been itching like crazy, especially at night. I have mentioned this to my ...
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- Sounds like some kind of neuropathy. Diabetics get it but it can be for lots of other reasons. Do not take any meds for it. Your baby will become toxic and have neurod...
- I think you should get a new doctor. Until then, I would hold off on medicines, even Benadryl. I would take the advice of the one whose sister advised to drink tons...
- It is possible that you developed allergies during pregnancy. With my second pregnancy, I did develop allergies. And, no they did not go away. They intensified after...
Itchy Rash During Pregnancy (?? Prurigo??)
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on January 16, 2010
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I'm 13 weeks pregnant with our second baby, and last Thursday I started having an itchy rash on random spots of my body. They look like tiny little bumps (sometimes th...
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- It could just be excema. I am pregnant as well and an itchy rash that started on the back of my hand- little bumps that spread a bit and now a patch on my leg. I looke...
- Had something similar the last week of my pregnacy. My doctors were also not sure about what it could be. Used cortizone after I gave birth but what worked wonders was...
- I'm thinking you should skip the general dr. appt. and work hard to get into the dermatologist as soon as possible. Certain things like eczema and psoriasis can flare ...
Sensative Lips and Pregnancy
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on March 14, 2009
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Was just curious if anyone else has encountered sensative lips (redness and swelling) during the last 3-4 weeks of their pregnancy. I am approximately 36 weeks, with ...
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- Argh - the lip allergies. I've developed them over the last 10 years or so and they're definitely getting worse - and changing! I used Burt's Bees for years and year...
- I'd recommend a vitamin B supplement (pill) + B12 sublingual. S.
- I have skin therapy product that I think will help you. If you'd like to pick it up, I have a new travel size that you can have. It is made by a registered pharmacutic...
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
Itching During Pregnancy
Asked by B.F. from Minneapolis
on August 22, 2008
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Does anyone have a good suggestion for a lotion or oil for itching skin? I itch every where and its really bad at the end of the day. Im 36 weeks so not too much longe...
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- I developed allergies while preganat and had horrible itching and welts. The things that worked for me were Sarna lotion and Aveeno oatmeal baths. The Sarna comes in...
- I have used the Neutrogena sesame oil. It seems to do the trick. Best wishes to you with everything that is just around the corner. A.
- I used Sarna lotion. It was recommended by my OB and it worked great. I had been using Renew by Melaluca but it didn't even touch my itching. My itching was caused ...
Pregnancy Cholestasis
Asked by D.P. from Boston
on January 9, 2009
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Hello,
I am 31 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child and was recently diagnosed with cholestasis. I actually had it early in pregancy which I was told very rarely/almos...
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- Hi D. - first of all - congrats on your pregnancy! I had cholestasis during my second pregnancy and I feel your pain or should I say itch '-) I used oatmeal baths ...
- I have a close friends who went through this. You are lucky in some ways to have gotten the symptoms early & that your doctor was aware of the condition. From my under...
- I'm sure this is incredibly stressful and uncomfortable for you, plus you are worried about the baby! A great product for cleansing out toxins from the liver and othe...
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 ...
