my other Dr says there's nothing I can take to stop or help them because I'm pregnant.
This is not entirely true. Imitrex is class C. That means it's not too terrible. Especially given that your outside of the first trimester, it's an option your pain management doctor should have discussed with you. Now, it may be that you or your doctor decide it's not worth the risk, but it is something that is probably worth considering.
I didn't mention that I have had no success with Imitrex in the past. My Dr knew that perhaps that's why he didn't mention it? I'll pass that info on to him though just in case. Thanks!
Tylenol with codeine is another class C option, though again, I don't know if it works for you. Basically, I think you should ask him exactly how risky the drugs you'd usually take are--if they are class X, you really can't take them. If they are class D, I probably wouldn't take them. But if they are class C--that's where I'd consider it.
The tylenol with codeine also has not worked (along with a lot of other meds I tried before). The side effects were often worse then the migraines! My migraines used to only last about 4-6 hours so I always just put up with them, this is the first time they've lasted this long.
I have a feeling since I stopped taking anti-depressants when I got pregant, that they might have been helping my migraines. I know there are some considered safe, so I might start taking one again.
Pre-pregnancy I got nasty migraines, which only increased in frequency during my first trimester. The second trimester was better, but I still had them. I'm allergic to Imitrex, but had really good luck with Fioricet. It was the only thing that helped me. On a related note, I haven't had a migraine since 22ish weeks (I'm 39w 3d now), so your body may adjust and you may stop getting them.
You're so close so exciting! I might try Fioricet, I've finally got a Dr who wants to keep trying meds with me and I'm excited to start as soon as it's ok after birth.
I sure hope my body adjusts - I'm crossing my fingers for that outcome :)
Fioricet is approved for pregnancy, so you should be able to try it now.
My doctors (neurologist and OB) have told me that approximately one third of women's migraines disappear completely after pregnancy, so here's hoping that both of us are lucky enough to be in that third!
Hello! I'm sorry to hear you're in so much pain. I have never suffered from migraines but my husband does and wow, they knock him down for the count.
I was doing prenatal yoga for awhile, and the doula who led the class taught us a sun/moon breathing technique. She mentioned that two of her clients who suffer from migraines found this extremely helpful for stopping a migraine just as it was coming on. You might find it helpful, too. I Googled to try to find an explanation of it, which I'll include here. Keep in mind that I really think it's adaptable - for instance sit however is most comfortable for you, and if you can't remember which fingers to use, who cares. I think it's more important to alternate breathing through each nostril.
One of the aims of Yoga is to balance their opposite currents in the body, which then produces a state of perfect spiritual and mental equilibrium. When you breathe through the right side of your nose it's called the sun breathe, if its through the left side it's called the moon breathe
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Considering migraines do have something to do with vascular constriction, that sounds like it would be helpful. The next time I have one during the day I will try this. Thanks!
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This is not entirely true. Imitrex is class C. That means it's not too terrible. Especially given that your outside of the first trimester, it's an option your pain management doctor should have discussed with you. Now, it may be that you or your doctor decide it's not worth the risk, but it is something that is probably worth considering.
Here's what safefetus says:
http://www.safefetus.com/DrugDetail.asp?DrugId=297&TradeName=Imitrex&TradeId=4768
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My Dr knew that perhaps that's why he didn't mention it? I'll pass that info on to him though just in case. Thanks!
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I have a feeling since I stopped taking anti-depressants when I got pregant, that they might have been helping my migraines. I know there are some considered safe, so I might start taking one again.
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I know something that's safe during pregnancy and no meds involved, but it's kinda unusual. I know it works, though! http://www.emofree.com/
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I might try Fioricet, I've finally got a Dr who wants to keep trying meds with me and I'm excited to start as soon as it's ok after birth.
I sure hope my body adjusts - I'm crossing my fingers for that outcome :)
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My doctors (neurologist and OB) have told me that approximately one third of women's migraines disappear completely after pregnancy, so here's hoping that both of us are lucky enough to be in that third!
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I was doing prenatal yoga for awhile, and the doula who led the class taught us a sun/moon breathing technique. She mentioned that two of her clients who suffer from migraines found this extremely helpful for stopping a migraine just as it was coming on. You might find it helpful, too. I Googled to try to find an explanation of it, which I'll include here. Keep in mind that I really think it's adaptable - for instance sit however is most comfortable for you, and if you can't remember which fingers to use, who cares. I think it's more important to alternate breathing through each nostril.
One of the aims of Yoga is to balance their opposite currents in the body, which then produces a state of perfect spiritual and mental equilibrium. When you breathe through the right side of your nose it's called the sun breathe, if its through the left side it's called the moon breathe ( ... )
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Your icon made me think I had a bug on my screen! I tried to squish it...then I was like NOOO virus!!! -runs anti virus-
THEN I scroll down and see it's an icon...LOL!!
So yeah, you got me. :P
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