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Pregnancy Headaches
I was taking it almost daily for about a month. The headaches finally lessened until over the holidays ..... Can I Take Excedrin Tension While I'm Pregnant? ...
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- Hi - it's possibly the hormones causing it and also less rest/sleep since you already have a baby (I experienced it too for the same reasons). If the doctor can't giv...
- Hi, I am so sorry you are dealing with headaches. They are terrible, I know. I have 3 children and had migraines with the 2nd and 3rd. How is your blood pressure? If...
- I had those headaches for both of my pregnancies. My doctor gave me a prescription for something that had both acetomitophine (tylenol) and a little caffeine. They d...
Has Anyone Had an Epideral Headache?
While I have not had this, I just wanted to say "hi" and congratulations. ... Next question: Can I Take Excedrin Tension While I'm Pregnant? ...
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- I had to have an epi with my first daugher who is 11 because I was ready to push, no dr was there and it all happened so fast, so I did not want it, but they wanted me...
- I had an epideral headache and had to get a blood patch. Where they actually take some of your blood and put it in the spine. For some reason, when they were putting...
- I'm prone to migraines and when I had my epidural, the staff warned me that I might get some headaches as a side effect. I had three migranes about a month after birt...
Motrin & Early Pregnancy
All of your advice really helped and I appreciate you taking the time to write me. Thank You! .... Can I Take Excedrin Tension While I'm Pregnant? ...
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- Any of the anti-inflammatory meds should not be used during pregnancy. That includes ibuprofin (Motrin), Alieve and asprin. Tylenol is really the only choice. Als...
- I was told that Motrin could cause miscarriage. I guess if your OB is saying it's ok then they would know. I'm not a doctor.
- I was also told to avoid Motrin (and any form Ibuprofen). Like the others have posted, Tylenol was the only recommendation from my doctors. Hope that helps!
HORRIBLE Headache!
We were back in MN and his pediatrician here was shocked after taking a look at his blood ... Next question: Can I Take Excedrin Tension While I'm Pregnant? ...
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- I have had that at various points in my life and it is an indicator that I need a chiropractic adjustment because my neck is out of place. Usually it becomes a problem...
- I get that when my neck is out of place. A quick call to the chiropractor and its better. If its out really bad sometimes I will have a dull headache for about an ho...
- see if you can skip the MD and call and see if he/she will refer you to PT (Physical Therapy). I"m sure others may recommend a chiropractor. No sense to be in pain t...
Horrible Headaches
My doctor told me while I was pregnant that 1 or 2 sodas or 1 cup of coffee was ok, just don't overdo .... Can I Take Excedrin Tension While I'm Pregnant? ...
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- Talk to your doctor. Ant pain that is as severe as that sounds is very important to discuss with your doctor. Hope you feel better. Congrats on the pregnancy and best...
- The same thing happened with me in my first pregnancy. Mine were vascular/tension headaches and I still get them a couple of times a year. My doctor prescribed Fiori...
- When I had headaches during my pregnancy I talked to my Dr and they had me go in and get checked out. It can be a sign of pregnancy induced hypertension. There are...
Advise on Drinking Caffine When Pregnant.
I drank caffine free pepsi while pregnant with my son and had no problems ..... doctor about taking Excedrin (which contains caffeine) when I got headaches, ...
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- I drank caffine free pepsi while pregnant with my son and had no problems at all.
- Hi Erika, first off congrads on your pregnancy. I have recently given up sodas after my son was born when I heard a wonderful nutritionist speak. His talk was about ...
- I think it is more about moderation than elimination. And i think the caffeine free can have a tiny bit of caffeine but WAY less than regular and not enough to really ...
Anemia and Headache
I would take tylenol or advil or some other ibrurofen pills when you get a headache while on your cycle and keep taking the iron pills as prescribed. ...
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- Dear J., First, I suggest that you check your blood pressure. High BP can cause bad headaches. If that's the problem, and your BP is incredibly high, go straight ...
- Iron and Herbs liquid by Floradix, available at Whole Foods and health food stores, is amazing. The Iron in it is from food sources so it is easy to absorb and non-co...
- J., You mentioned that the headaches come when your cycle comes so the anemia may not be the culprit. I would take tylenol or advil or some other ibrurofen pills when ...
Aspirin 81Mg and Nursing
I have nursed and been pregnant with Both of my girls through taking antidepressants and other meds .... Can I Take Excedrin Tension While I'm Pregnant? ...
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- On Dr's advice I stopped nursing my 4th baby after only 3 months. I still feel cheated 30 years later. Also have you tried a really good chiropractor? They can and ...
- Hi Yes, I have had similar symptoms. Numbness, terrible pain on one side or the other but usually not at the same time. I had some dental work done and thought it ...
- Hi T., I am so sorry you are having health issues. I hope you can find out what is going on soon. The not knowing can be so scary. Regarding the aspirin-I am pregn...
Tension Headache Relief Help Please!?
And make sure you are taking a B complex and Magnesium - they help your body deal with the physical ...... Can I Take Excedrin Tension While I'm Pregnant? ...
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- girly, get yourself to the massage therapist. I struggle with tension headaches all of the time. Regular massages really help. K.
- Are you sure that you do not have a sinus infection? That can cause a headache for days and the things that you are describing. But if it is a tension headache movin...
- Stretching exercises! Or mild execising, even if you're not in shape. Follow some stretching/exercise routine that covers most muscle groups: back, neck, shoulders, ...
Almost 14 Year Old DD Suffering from Migraines for First Time
While it will help her sleep, I personally don't see it as a good migrane medicine. ... I had horrible ones when I was pregnant with my first child, .... When that happens I start taking the Excedrin in the mornings and some times late ...
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- I had migraines when I was a child starting when I was 8 so I understand how horrible they can be! For me the real cause was stress at school, I would get so upset in...
- Just as some others have said, it could be food allergies. My dad has suffered with them all of his life, and in just the past few years they've gotten worse. My mom...
- I have "always" suffered with migraines. My best help for years was getting meds that would let me sleep and sleeping for a day or two until it wore off. They did c...
