migraine... caffeine?

[marylee06]

I have been having such bad nasal congestion which i posted yesterday and it gets so bad at night when i try to sleep, today i have a headache and i think it's turning into another migraine... i see that people drink caffeine coffee,  i haven't asked my doctor just yet but im thinking of drinking a cup, my bf thinks i need to deal with the pain and go natural... i feel like im dying :-(

[anasun87]

Same thing with me ... coffee is my life saver!!!

[keaij]

I am having the same issue, but Ive decided to not drink coffee, what doed help to is a heating pad and put it on your head a while that helps alot of water too

[kimmyy93]

Unfortunately I have to have caffeine because if I dont I get bad headaches if I dont have any): but yes you can have caffeine while pregnant (: if not id be in serious trouble bcuz ill go days with the same headaches and nothing works for my headaches medicine wise. Im on a prescription for migraines and headaches but obviously I cant take it right now/:

[marylee06]

Thanks ladies, before i was pregnant i loved coffee and now im off cold turkey, but i had a cup and my headache is gone... yay luv all your advice....

[ShyGyrl]

I've had a few bad migraines this pregnancy, my Dr told me to take extra strength Tylenol and get a strong coffee at Starbucks (just the Starbucks has helped a lot each time, I don't usually take meds while pregnant).

[mommytherapy]

Yes my doc told me to take some tylenol with a caffeine drink when tylenol alone was not working

[kboss7]

Yes you can have caffeine when you are pregnant, they just don't want you having too many cups of coffee or sodas a day.  1-2 is not going to hurt the baby. Hope you feel better!!

[mege26]

I had a bad headache last night and after 5 hrs of it I took 1 Tylenol. You are allowed to drink caffeine while pregnant.  If the pain goes away your body and baby can relax.

[dragondance]

I use a humidifier at night the keep my nose clear and Tylenol won't hurt the baby to get you through the pain but I would use regular strength you can also try a hot shower to break up the congestion too hope that helps :)

[30ftm]

Oh my goodness that's horrible I'm sorry.  I recently started getting bad headaches too I've been using an ice pack where my headaches start and take 1 dose of tylenol.  It helps me a lot.