What can i take?

[lisa0114]

I am 7 weeks today and i am starting to get bad headaches. Does anyone know what i can take that is safe? and my back hurts sometimes. Does anyone know if i can use Therma Care heating pads or something else?

[lisa0114]

Thanks everyone!!! iI talked to my doct and of course he told me 2 tylenols for the headache and nothing for the back pain :( but oh well as long as my little beany is ok right now i am ok.

[Radnurse08]

I am also starting the lovely pregnancy headaches. I am prone to migraines and see a neurologist on a regular basis (I have trigeminal neuralgia on top of that).  They are debilitating at times.  My neurologist prescribed Tylenol with Codiene which is a category B, considering you follow the dosage instructions.  Honestly, it doesn't help much.  This morning I woke up and it felt like I had a rubber band around my head (two sizes TOO small).  I work 10-12hr shifts as a nurse......makes it difficult to care for patients when I am in pain - so I can empathize with your situation.  I am 14 weeks and 3 days.  If anyone has a solution, let us know!

[KarenDiane]

Tylenol is also the only med my midwife would let me take. I also got bad headaches from about week 8 - week 18. I was told it was due to hormones. Really tylenol didn't touch them but they did stop eventually.

[rdh1981]

Tylenol is the only safe OTC that my High Risk OB put on approved list of medicines for headaches/bodyaches. I am not sure about the Therma Care Heating Pads, that would be a good question for you doctor/nurse.

I know that when I was pregnant if I did not drink enough water I got awful headaches. Maybe try staying a little more hydrated and see if that start to go away!

Enjoy your little beany!

[trh0819]

I do know Tylenol is safe to take while pregnant. Your RE should have a list of all acceptable meds available for use. Just call your nurse and ask.