Getting bad headaches - How many paracetamol are safe in one day?

[mama2moo]

The last few nights I have had really bad headaches that start in my eyes.

I take 2 when I first get funny vision and another 1 a bit later when its just the head ache.

I had one last night again and still have an ache now but am reluctant to take more in case I have another bad one later.

Any ideas on what is safe? I take 500mg tablets.

I have mw next week so will ask her then but wondered if anyone on here knew.

[nickytwotimes]

Same as for non-pregnant, ie 1000mg (2x500) up to 4 times in 24 hours, normally 4-6 hours apart.
Do not be worried. Very safe.
I'd get your bp, etc, checked though.

[growingbump2]

Hi mama, if you normally take paracetamol when not pregnant then just the normal dose on the packaging. Is the funny vision like a migrane aura that you have had before? If not would def get GP to check you over.

[mama2moo]

Thanks both.

I used to get headaches like this a few years ago when not pg. They turn into a migraine if I dont lie in a dark room. Bloody annoying.

If I get another one today I will make an appointment tomorrow.

[krugerparkrules]

I remember these when pregnant, grim! - what used to help me sometimes was to have a little caffeine - a coke or a coffee - that sometimes helped the headache, as well as eating (carbs, protein etc) which also seemed to help. I did try as well the natural headache remedy (the strip you put on your forehead, didnt help much but made me feel better thinking i was helping it!!!)
Hope you feel better

[differentnameforthis]

Prolonged headaches & visual problems can be a sign of Pre Eclampsia, so please get yourself checked out!

[FlyingReindeer]

Would get checked out, but I can confirm what nicky said, as I asked my doctor about this earlier in pregnancy.