Migraine is a condition caused by episodic headaches. Other symptoms, such as nausea or vomiting, are also common. Between migraines, the symptoms completely go away.
You will know you have a migraine if you have a headache accompanied by nausea and vomiting, and you also have a need to stay away from light and noise suddenly. You will also most likely feel an imminent migraine. In addition, your mood swings or sometimes you feel tired, blurred and numb.
The good news is that your migraines may also subside once you become pregnant. You won't have to worry about dealing with severe headaches, nausea, and dizziness in the same time as morning sickness.
Before getting pregnant, see your doctor if you have migraines. Not all headaches (even if very severe) are migraines. Your doctor can find another cause for your recurring headache.
If you are taking painkillers or medications, talk to your doctor before you start trying to have a baby. Your doctor will specifically advise you, for example recommending you to stop using triptans because they are not safe for use during pregnancy. Your doctor can also warn you to take precautions against aspirin and other medications used to prevent migraines.
Your doctor may prescribe paracetamol pain reliever medicine. If that doesn't work, you will occasionally take ibuprofen. Keep in mind that ibuprofen may temporarily reduce your risk of conceiving, and if you are pregnant it increases your risk of miscarriage.
As a migraine sufferer, you are probably familiar with all the headaches it can cause. Though it's not always easy, try to avoid these headaches. You can't avoid stress, but getting a good night's sleep over the weekend can make up for any sleep you've lost.
You should also be careful what you eat. Do you love chocolate or citrus fruits very much? They are not worth the risk of having a migraine attack. Remember that you cannot take regular pain relievers because you are pregnant. It's also a good idea to try to maintain your blood sugar by eating carbohydrates with foods, such as pasta and bread instead of candies and cakes.
There are other non-medicinal treatments that you can also use, including:
Put pressure on the painful head;
Apply ice or gel;
Use a warm compress with a hot water bottle or hot wheat bag;
Lie in a quiet, dark room;
Lying half sitting, not completely lying down;
Relaxation techniques such as yoga;
Eat something.
Once conceived, your migraine will let go of the first few days of your menstrual cycle.
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