headaches

[jesslea]

hi to all out there in pregnancy feb 09 babies, just wondering if anybody else is experencing awful headaches its all on my left side, its not all the time but when it comes its horrible, paracatoml helps rid of it for a little while and then it will return. any info would  great as i'm feeling low at the moment with them and i seem to think its only happening to me. thanks jessica x

[Lance06]

PIH, also known as Pregnancy Induced Hypertension, is pretty much the term for having high blood pressure during pregnancy, but can cause headaches, spots in your vision and or abdominal pain. Google Pregnancy Induced Hypertension and you can read up on it. That is what I have been watched for.....but I havent had the headaches..just the high blood pressure. How has your blood pressure been?

I woudl definetely ask them about it just to be safe. Headaches are the worst especialyl when tehy dont go away!

Good luck.

[jesslea]

i know i'm on my 3rd baby but what is PIH i have never heard of it. i'm going to get in my docs tomorrow and i'm at my midwife on wednesday afternoon for my 36 week check up. they don't see you as much when your on your 2nd and 3rd child. thanks jessica

[Lance06]

I havent had them, however, my doctor has been telling me that if i get them and if they wont go away with using tylenol, then I am to call them asap. It is a symptom of PIH (pregnancy induced hypertension) and can become harmful to the baby if not dealt with. I would call your doctor and let them know that you are having these headaches and see what they say!