brett_ashley Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I've had a bad, bad headache off and on for 20 hours or so and I've already had my 4000 mg of Tylenol and according to the bottle can't have any more until 6 pm. Any ideas?? I've also been vomiting and had light sensitivity. I had my husband take my blood pressure a couple of times and it was all normal, a little higher than it usually is but still within normal range. I was hypertensive with my first pregnancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Sounds like you have a migraine-- Tylenol does not work on my migraines! Call your OB-- he/she should be able to prescribe something that is safer than a max level of Tylenol. I had one of these that lasted for 3 days during my last pregnancy. I wish I would have called in for a script sooner and I'm not one to take RXs unless absolutely necessary! ((hugs)) Keep an eye on your blood pressure reading and put a call into your Dr. or midwife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serabi Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 sounds like a migrane. Although they may want you to come in for a urine check etc just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyobu Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Have you tried caffeine? There isn't anything else for you otc. They'd have to give you a script for something with codeine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Drink coffee, also take Claritin, Zyrtec, Benedryl or the like (with your doctor's approval) in case you have a sinus headache (its allergy season). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Avoid chocolate and cheese or any other dairy. Sit up in a dark room, do not lay flat! Drink somee caffeine. And try to relax. It is hard when you have other kids, but you really need a.dark quiet room with a comfy chair. A good back and shoulder massage is good too. I always have knots in my shoulders and upper back. DH gives good massages, but it hurts before it gets better. The knots are.generally very sensitive. I cry for a minute and then relief! You can also do a heating pad on your upper back and neck to relax the muscles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) I would call the OB. I imagine they'd want to check your pressure themselves, as well as urine, as a PP mentioned. eta, yes, I'd call the on-call OB on a Saturday afternoon over this. I would be worried about preeclampsia. Edited September 22, 2012 by wapiti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Well, I'd take some sea salt and glass of water if you can. For some reason, sea salt almost always makes my headache disappear. (Gets your electrolytes right, I think....) Anyway, worth it.... It's a "big pinch" and then water.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nyssa Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Go and get your BP checked formally at the Dr/midwife's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Call your doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificent_baby Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I would go to the ER immediately. With nausea, headache and light sensitivity, I would worry about pre-eclampsia. I don't want to scare you, but I have heard of too many full blown eclampsia stories not ending well. It could turn out to be nothing, but I think you need to go now just to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolamum Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Yep, sounds like you've got a migraine. I'd make an ICE cold smoothie {ice, frozen fruit, coconut milk} & drink it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I would go to the ER immediately. With nausea, headache and light sensitivity, I would worry about pre-eclampsia. I don't want to scare you, but I have heard of too many full blown eclampsia stories not ending well. It could turn out to be nothing, but I think you need to go now just to be sure. :iagree: and :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett_ashley Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 Bp a little higher this afternoon 128/94 so i am At labor and delivery now for a urine test and fetal monitoring. Thanks for the advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Wouldn't be surprised if they deliver you! So glad you went to L&D! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett_ashley Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 sorry--forgot to update! They said it was not preeclampsia. Her heart rate looked good and my BP was all borderline high. No swelling or weight gain and only trace amount of protein so they gave me some Reglan through IV and sent me home. It still took until 4 pm today to totally get rid of the headache though! Must have been a bad migraine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Thank you for posting the update -- I've been wondering how you were doing. I'm glad you got it checked out, and that your migraine is finally fading. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Thanks for the update! Glad you are both doing well!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 ice pack - back of neck as well as forehead over eyes. I have migraines, and tylenol does squat. I was the in hospital and it was the only thing the rn was authorized to give me - but she could give me ice packs. in a dark and silent room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Just checking in to see how you are doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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