19 weeks pregnant taking vicodin

[chinolove]

hi im 19 weeks pregnant and i just found out i have gallstones in my gall bladder and i am very scared because of the pain and my babys health. i have been to the hospital for two days straigh this week and the doctors have prescribed vicodin to take but many of my family members say its bad for the baby and if i drink the vicodin the baby could come at risk... what should i do i cant take the pain and its my first pregnancy...... help

[joann1975]

I am no doctor.....but 1st thing I don't know what you mean by drink the vicodin... however, my doctor prescribed me vicodin while pregnant in low doses for back pain... I did not abuse it and my son is fine.....i would say stay under the dr's care and do as he says....as far as your family....the doctor went to medical school... not trying to disrespect them by any means.... but in small doses and if you don't abuse there is a small risk of harm to your baby....also there is an ob/gyn nurse on the forum you can send her a PM at 1234betterlife and she can talk to you as well.

[changingbestfriends]

hi I am certainly not a doctor and it is tough to deal with pain - had my gallbladder removed right after my first child was born for same reason.  but please, please be careful.  I was over six months along and taking vicodin and ended up in the hospital for three days and then went through labor and delivery and then lost baby Emily.   I will never really truly know if I caused that from the pills.  That has been about 9 years now and it is a heck of a thing to live with.  I wish you the very best and I will keep you in my prayers.  I know that is not much help.........