Who do I go to?

[Leanna26]

ok, I am 8 weeks pregnant, and I understand that some stuffiness and conjestion is normal, but I have been sneezing the last week, horrible headaches, and now post nasal drip symptoms. My throat hurts and I have a lot of stuff coming out of my nose. Is this normal or should I go see a doc? Now if I should see a doc should I see my ob or my general doctor?

[Leanna26]

Ok have a dr appointment in a few days... ugg just waiting until then is horrible lol. I just want to feel normal, or just have the normal symptoms. Getting sick on top of all of this just sucks. Now I hurt everywhere. :(

[shandi83]

i would definitly see a doc just make sure th med is ok to take while preg

[nursekim]

It depends on what the antibiotics for bladder infection were, different medicines treat different infections.  It sounds to me like you have a cold though, I would call my OB and ask what is safe to take over the counter for the symptoms.

[Leanna26]

I do not have a thermometer at home, and I know temperature is somewhat elevated during pregnancy, so I really cannot tell, I suppose if the temperature was high I would know, so Im going to say no.

Im a bit confused as well, because I just finished antibiotics for a bladder infection 3 days ago. If it was sinusitis, I think it would have cleared it up. So I guess I will have to call my doctor and make an appointment.

[nursekim]

When I had my first pregnancy visit I asked my OB if i should come to her or my regular doctor if I am sick. She said she prefers for the regular doctor to handle regular illness, just make sure they know that you are pregnant so they can prescribe pregnancy friendly drugs.  Are you having fever?