Hi everyone ,
Even though the GP has just assured me it's fine I'm still worrying so I was just wondering if anyone had any similar stories...
I had a mc 2 years ago and since then have suffered incredibly painful periods (numerous tests, exams with no concrete diagnosis). I have been managing the pain during my period and the run up to it with 30mg codeine, sometimes x6 times a day (on the rare occasion I take the max of x8).
Haven't taken any since early June as we are finally given the all clear to start trying again.
I am currently 9dpo and getting bad cramping (sadly normal for me now).
I called my GP to explain and to ask if it would be safe to have another codeine prescription, particularly as if this isn't a positive pregnancy then I know my period will hit with a vengeance and it makes work/normal life etc. really difficult.
She has said that I don't need to wait to test and that I am safe to take codeine now even if I do test positive on Tuesday when AF is due, she said it is safe in moderation until the third trimester.
I'm so torn because I am in pain but I feel so so guilty even thinking of taking it in case I may be pregnant, and I desperately wouldn't want to do anything that may harm our chances.
Thank you so much for reading and any advice is very much appreciated.