Migraines and pregnancy scare me. There are very few options. Currently, I'm on Imitrex as Excedrin Extra Strength (same as the migraine formula) doesn't work for me anymore. Imitrex is contraindicated in pregnancy, although - to quote my neurologist - "it's not the worst thing you could take once or twice if necessary." It's Category C so ... there's that.
He told me Tylenol, tough it out, and perhaps try Cefaly. He wrote my a prescription for it. It is FDA approved and fine to use during pregnancy. I'm mulling over purchasing it right now.
Fiorcet is okay to use in pregnancy. It is caffeine, acetominophen, and a barbituate instead of aspirin. I wasn't into that right now, but perhaps when pregnant and desperate, I'll be cool with that taking once or twice.
Honestly, I wouldn't be a martyr. Take the drugs that you need while you can take them.
This won't be true for everyone, but my migraines all but went away while I was pregnant. In fact, they have yet to return, almost 2 years later. This leads me to believe they were largely linked to my cycle (which I just got back), but I did have 1 (maybe 2?) during my pregnancy/within the last two years. I was getting them ALL the time at one point, and then less frequently as I noticed triggers and tried to eliminate them.
Tylenol is a total joke. I had a prescription for Maxalt, which almost always worked great for me, as well as Fiorcet. Maxalt was not okay while pregnant/nursing, and I hate how Fiorcet makes me feel but my OB renewed that for me "just in case" because it was okay. I got a lot of headaches - not migraines - but bad headaches immediately postpartum and I figured out it was largely caffeine related.
I agree with joy, don't be a martyr. Take it while you can.
Does anyone have recommendations for headaches? I normally take excedrin migraine because it's the only thing that seems to work, and I do know aspirin is bad to take when you're actually pregnant. Just trying to look into other options. I've been currently trying a strong coffe and Tylenol. Not working too well. The last 4 days I've woken up with a headache and it's driving me crazy. I called my doc but can't get in until feb 18th, YAY! Going to try and get a prescription for migraines that will be ok if/when pregnant. Just wanted to see what everyone else uses that is working for them?
also.....I know this has been asked a billion times, but how do,I add my chart to my profile? Sorrrrrrrry and thanks
Cool water compresses for the forehead help me a lot, especially when Excedrin is working but not quite over the hump yet.
To add your chart: go to fertilityfriend.com, click on sharing, then click "get code." From there, copy and the code under BBCode and paste it in your signature.
For a regular, non-migraine headache, I've had luck with an ice pack on my neck, and warm water on wrists and/or feet. I add a few drops of Peppermint oil to the water too.
Cool water compresses for the forehead help me a lot, especially when Excedrin is working but not quite over the hump yet.
To add your chart: go to fertilityfriend.com, click on sharing, then click "get code." From there, copy and the code under BBCode and paste it in your signature.
For a regular, non-migraine headache, I've had luck with an ice pack on my neck, and warm water on wrists and/or feet. I add a few drops of Peppermint oil to the water too.
Nothing has ever worked on my migraines except for prescription medicine (imitrex) or vomiting. So I guess, if pregnant, I would try to make myself vomit. This does not sound pleasant.
FWIW My migraines have all but gone away since I realized that wheat was a trigger. I don't have celiac, but I went from having one a week to having them more like twice a year...
For a regular, non-migraine headache, I've had luck with an ice pack on my neck, and warm water on wrists and/or feet. I add a few drops of Peppermint oil to the water too.
Nothing has ever worked on my migraines except for prescription medicine (imitrex) or vomiting. So I guess, if pregnant, I would try to make myself vomit. This does not sound pleasant.
FWIW My migraines have all but gone away since I realized that wheat was a trigger. I don't have celiac, but I went from having one a week to having them more like twice a year...
Wheat is a big one for me too....just so hard to give up when I need a fast meal. Blahhhhh. Thanks for everyone's input btw.
Post by easilyunamused on Jan 30, 2015 15:30:06 GMT -5
I have a timing question. MH and I started TTC officially in June when we saw each other while he was out if state for work. He came home in September and we resumed TTC. I was looking back on FF and realized we've only hit my FW 3 times. Should I still count those months that we had no chance? Or should my month/cycle be more like 6/3?
I have a timing question. MH and I started TTC officially in June when we saw each other while he was out if state for work. He came home in September and we resumed TTC. I was looking back on FF and realized we've only hit my FW 3 times. Should I still count those months that we had no chance? Or should my month/cycle be more like 6/3?
I would say 3 months, 3 cycles. You can't really count months/cycles that you don't hit the FW, you had no chance to GKU.
Post by youdontsay on Jan 30, 2015 16:09:27 GMT -5
I finally have a question!!!!! Last year at my annual, I told my gyn that we were going to start TTC in October 2014, she gave me the green light but said if I wasn't KTFU by my next annual (May) that she was going to refer me to a RE. Is she jumping the gun? I'll be 35 in July so I'm a little confused.
I have a timing question. MH and I started TTC officially in June when we saw each other while he was out if state for work. He came home in September and we resumed TTC. I was looking back on FF and realized we've only hit my FW 3 times. Should I still count those months that we had no chance? Or should my month/cycle be more like 6/3?
I'd count them. When I'm reading the tww/WTO posts if I saw a cycle 3/month 6, I'd jump to the conclusion that you have really long cycles (which isn't the case)
I finally have a question!!!!! Last year at my annual, I told my gyn that we were going to start TTC in October 2014, she gave me the green light but said if I wasn't KTFU by my next annual (May) that she was going to refer me to a RE. Is she jumping the gun? I'll be 35 in July so I'm a little confused.
I'd say jumping the gun. That'd only 9 months or so. But maybe she's just writing it as a "just in case" sort of thing, so you don't have to go back to her to get the referral if you get to the 12 months?
I have a timing question. MH and I started TTC officially in June when we saw each other while he was out if state for work. He came home in September and we resumed TTC. I was looking back on FF and realized we've only hit my FW 3 times. Should I still count those months that we had no chance? Or should my month/cycle be more like 6/3?
I don't think I'd count them in terms of the whole "if you've been trying for 12 months" thing. But I don't think anyone's going to think anything of it if you want to do 6/3 as your month/cycle in the WTO or TWW threads.
I finally have a question!!!!! Last year at my annual, I told my gyn that we were going to start TTC in October 2014, she gave me the green light but said if I wasn't KTFU by my next annual (May) that she was going to refer me to a RE. Is she jumping the gun? I'll be 35 in July so I'm a little confused.
Jumping the gun by at least 3 months, but maybe she knows there's a long wait time to get an RE appointment
I finally have a question!!!!! Last year at my annual, I told my gyn that we were going to start TTC in October 2014, she gave me the green light but said if I wasn't KTFU by my next annual (May) that she was going to refer me to a RE. Is she jumping the gun? I'll be 35 in July so I'm a little confused.
Jumping the gun by at least 3 months, but maybe she knows there's a long wait time to get an RE appointment
That's what I'm thinking to. Maybe she'll explain further in May.
Jumping the gun by at least 3 months, but maybe she knows there's a long wait time to get an RE appointment
That's what I'm thinking to. Maybe she'll explain further in May.
If it is not a long wait, or you don't need the referral for insurance reasons, I would wait until you turned 35. Then you would hit AMA and 6 months is all you need.
That's what I'm thinking to. Maybe she'll explain further in May.
If it is not a long wait, or you don't need the referral for insurance reasons, I would wait until you turned 35. Then you would hit AMA and 6 months is all you need.
I don't know if there's a long wait, I'm kind of dreading doing research on RE's or worried I'm jumping the gun myself! I like your idea though, so we'll see what the gyn says in May.
If it is not a long wait, or you don't need the referral for insurance reasons, I would wait until you turned 35. Then you would hit AMA and 6 months is all you need.
I don't know if there's a long wait, I'm kind of dreading doing research on RE's or worried I'm jumping the gun myself! I like your idea though, so we'll see what the gyn says in May.
Thanks so much everyone!
Plus I wouldn't worry since you are only on like month 2 or 3. Don't start worrying about IF yet, it is not a fun club to join.
I don't know if there's a long wait, I'm kind of dreading doing research on RE's or worried I'm jumping the gun myself! I like your idea though, so we'll see what the gyn says in May.
Thanks so much everyone!
Plus I wouldn't worry since you are only on like month 2 or 3. Don't start worrying about IF yet, it is not a fun club to join.
Exactly. By May it would be our 7th cycle. That's why I'm not doing research about how quickly RE's book up around here, I don't even know how many there are around here! I just don't want to be like "okay doc, send me to a RE!" when it's not time to. I don't want to waste anyone's time when I shouldn't have to go because my gyn tells me to, someone else needs that appointment a lot more than I would (if that makes sense, I'm drinking now)
Plus I wouldn't worry since you are only on like month 2 or 3. Don't start worrying about IF yet, it is not a fun club to join.
Exactly. By May it would be our 7th cycle. That's why I'm not doing research about how quickly RE's book up around here, I don't even know how many there are around here! I just don't want to be like "okay doc, send me to a RE!" when it's not time to. I don't want to waste anyone's time when I shouldn't have to go because my gyn tells me to, someone else needs that appointment a lot more than I would (if that makes sense, I'm drinking now)
I think OBGYNs know there isn't a magic line between being 34 1/2 and waiting 12 months and reaching your 35th b day and suddenly time is of the essence and you should seek help after 6 months. She's sort of splitting the difference.
If it is not a long wait, or you don't need the referral for insurance reasons, I would wait until you turned 35. Then you would hit AMA and 6 months is all you need.
I don't know if there's a long wait, I'm kind of dreading doing research on RE's or worried I'm jumping the gun myself! I like your idea though, so we'll see what the gyn says in May.
Thanks so much everyone!
Best way to know is to ask. My former OB said to come in after 4 months of trying, and that was two years ago (I was nearly 33). She also told me not to wait more than a year to start ttc, if it was at all possible. Her reasoning was based on how long it took me to conceive our daughter (2 years after my son was born) and my reproductive history (sketchy at best). She felt our best odds would be handled by trying quickly (alas, no unlimited income to support that) and that she wanted to start testing right away. Absent that type of history, I'd assume the OB is just being pro-active, because you are approaching AMA. 35 seems to be a trigger word for many OB's.
Post by bradysalon on Jan 30, 2015 23:46:33 GMT -5
when temping and putting info into FF, if I drink, say tonight and put it in that I was drinking tonight, will FF recognize that it will affect my temp in the morning?
when temping and putting info into FF, if I drink, say tonight and put it in that I was drinking tonight, will FF recognize that it will affect my temp in the morning?
I always mark drinking the morning after drinking, when the temp is higher. Maybe I'm doing it wrong?
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when temping and putting info into FF, if I drink, say tonight and put it in that I was drinking tonight, will FF recognize that it will affect my temp in the morning?
I always mark drinking the morning after drinking, when the temp is higher. Maybe I'm doing it wrong?
I mark drinking the day I drink. FF doesn't do anything (like make it an open circle), it's more for your reference I think. I don't think it matters which way you do it, as long as you are consistent.
I do often mark "sleep deprived" the day after drinking, which will create an open circle. Drinking too much often messes with my sleep and I see falsely elevated temps when the two factors combine.
when temping and putting info into FF, if I drink, say tonight and put it in that I was drinking tonight, will FF recognize that it will affect my temp in the morning?
I always mark drinking the morning after drinking, when the temp is higher. Maybe I'm doing it wrong?
Me too. It makes sense to me to note the affected temp.
Post by squeakyduck on Jan 31, 2015 12:28:52 GMT -5
Can I use a heating pad before my period has started?
Normally I don't get cramps badly until after my period starts, but I'm on day 29/12, so I'm not expecting my period for a few more days, but I'm having full fledged period cramps today and they hurt.
Can I use a heating pad before my period has started?
Normally I don't get cramps badly until after my period starts, but I'm on day 29/12, so I'm not expecting my period for a few more days, but I'm having full fledged period cramps today and they hurt.
Heating pads are fine now and while pregnant. When people talk about avoid excess heat (while pregnant), they're talking about raising your core temperature (like in a hot tub or sauna); localized heat is fine. But really, it's another thing where it's easy to overthink it and worry unnecessarily.
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