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Monday, October, 19, 2009

What Can A Pregnant Woman Take For A Headache

Coping with migraines during pregnancy

October 03, 2008
Pregnancy can affect many women's migraines. In some, the migraines become worse, while others notice a marked improvement in the frequency or severity of these chronic headaches. Experts at HealthDay News have compiled this list of ways pregnant women can better cope with their migraines, including specific exercises, diet changes, and other lifestyle changes that may help ease the pain. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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What is the safest way to treat my migraine if I am pregnant?
By Dr. Seth Haplea , Health Expert

...past 15 years, and now I am pregnant and have daily headaches, both bordering on and becoming... Read more »

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Headache Stay Gone for Headaches and Migraines - Beware
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...me to respond.   The product in question here is Headache Stay Gone. (And, no, I will not link... Read more »

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Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension: Identifying the Risks to Protect Your Baby
By Alvin Hopkinson , Health Expert

...care.  In severe cases, however, you may experience headaches, blurry vision, low tolerance to... Read more »

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Preparing Your Body for Baby
By Kelsey Bonilla , Health Expert

...symptoms that hit after I stopped taking the pill. Headaches, cramps, and generally feeling... Read more »

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Pregnancy And Stroke
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...condition called eclampsia. Visual disturbances, severe headaches and abdominal pain usually... Read more »

Health Guide

Valproate Unsafe for Migraine Prevention During Pregnancy
...epilepsy, they also apply to women taking these medications for other conditions such as Migraine and headache prevention. These suggestions should be observed whenever possible: Avoid valproate... Read more »
Genital Herpes: The Basics
...or genital area Vaginal discharge Feeling pressure or discomfort around your stomach Fever Headache Muscle aches Pain when urinating Swollen glands in the genital area Some people... Read more »
Headaches: Tension: Lifestyle Changes
...exercise, and good stress management -- are important, along with the following specific measures for headache management. Quitting smoking is essential in reducing the risks for all... Read more »
Diabetes and Anemia
...due to a sheer lack of oxygen to the tissues in your body. Some common problems are:TirednessWeaknessHeadachesPeripheral neuropathy in fingers and toesDifficulty in concentrationPale skin... Read more »
Headaches: Cluster: Medications
...BlockersCalcium-channel blockers, commonly used to treat heart disease, are important drugs for preventing cluster headaches. Verapamil (Calan) is the standard calcium-channel blocker used for... Read more »

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