Someone sensible tell me what to do

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redandyellowandpinkandgreen · 17/02/2013 08:00

I had a stonking headache yesterday but it got worse towards the end of the day so I went to bed. It'slingering this morning and I can't stay in bed all day. The advice I read said to avoid painkillers in the first trimester and I'm 9 weeks. Is it really bad to take two paracetomol and no more? I've tried everything else I can think of.

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IsThatTrue · 17/02/2013 08:02

Take the paracetamol. I hope your headache goes away soon.

JustCallMeFish · 17/02/2013 08:04

Take the paracetamol
Lots of water too in case youre dehydrated

LouiseD29 · 17/02/2013 08:26

Paracetamol is fine. Hope you feel better soon!

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redandyellowandpinkandgreen · 17/02/2013 08:36

Thank you. Last time I was pregnant I had those pads you stick over your forehead and they were great but a problem if you have to leave the house.

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Poppins27 · 17/02/2013 08:46

I also suffer from headaches and swear by the 4Head balm stick things. They don't take the pain away but definitely make it more bearable and my eyes less squinty!!

sundaesundae · 17/02/2013 09:03

4head stick, paracetamol and lots and lots of fluids. Feel better!

learnermummy · 17/02/2013 19:23

And GP can prescribe co-codamol if its really bad. Hope it improves for you.

Kafri · 18/02/2013 01:41

take the paracetamol.

use the cool pads and lie in a dark room.

drink plenty - can take a while to really rehydrate if you're dehydrated. keep drinking plenty to stay hydrated.
2 paracetamol won't hurt, and go to see doc if no better.

redredwine84 · 18/02/2013 10:18

Paracetamol is the safest painkiller to take during pg. Avoid NSAID'S (Ibuprofen, diclafenac etc) as these can cause miscarriage. Plenty of fluids and plenty of rest. X

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