all natural help?

[KieaRai]

I used to have to take 300mg of topomax for migraines twice a day plus 10mg of maxalt on top of it to help. I was also on some low doses of vicodin (sp?) for pain due to fractures in my legs and hips. Since I found out about the pregnancy I have stopped taking everything. I don't like taking medication anyway if I don't really need it. My fractures I have learned to deal with so I'm not too bothered by that but my migraines are worse than I've ever had them. I walk around a dark house with sunglasses on and no noise in here whatsoever. I've had to do this for a few weeks now with no relief. My doctor told me to take childrens tylenol. When I told him the doses of meds I was on and explained to him that the tylenol wouldn't work, he basically told me to put on my big girl panties and stop whining. Needles to say, I almost kicked him in the nads. I don't think the guy has ever had a migraine in his life or he'd never had said that.

I know there are some moms out there that have migraines and what not. Can you gals suggest anything natural to help lessen the pain? I don't have to have my migraine completely gone, I just need it to be tolerable and I don't want to be pumping drugs or anything harmful in to my baby. As I am right now I can't even walk outside without being completely blinded and even hearing the birds outside my window makes me want to strangle something.

[KieaRai]

The topomax dulled the pain and was the only thing that did. My doc never mentioned anything else for it. My current migraine has lasted for 4 weeks now. It's horrible. I'll ask my ob about that med and see what he says. Thank youn

[Jrob0530]

I've suffered for years & was also on daily meds. I take 1 extra strength Tylenol every 6 hours and a cup of coffee in the morning. Although it never worked before I was pregnant it does the trick now.
Congrats & Good Luck

[Happycampermom]

I was taking the same meds as babymommaa20 prior to pregnancy.  I got migraines usually a couple times a month.  My last pregnancy the last 8 months or so I didn't have ANY migraines.  The chiropractor said that was common as adrenaline helps combat the migraines.  I haven't taken the meds since I'm still nursing my 1st, and now I'm newly pg with #2 and looking forward to a migraine free run again!! I hope that your experience is similar!

[CameronsMommy2014]

I dont get migraines but I do get headaches bad enough to where it makes my eyes & ears THROB. Tylenol doesnt help any pain I.have & ive tried warm baths to relax & closing my eyes with a cold wash cloth over my face & still nothing. My midwife told me that it could deal with blood pressure but mine has always been fine. And every now & then, ill have a sharp pain go through my head. I dont get it. Its amazing how much pain we can be in & doctors & midwives always say if we have any questions or concerns to let them know but they never do anything & their rude about it.