Migraine or something worse???

[xMrsSx]

Hi ladies
Posting for some reassurance/advice please... I know there will be plenty out there!

I think I might have had a migraine today, had a sudden onset very very severe headache, nausea, vomitted, visual disturbances then this wore off leaving me jsut feeling shoddy. Horrendous headache (with aversion to lights) and nausea came back a few hours later, sleep didn't help but paracetamol has eased it/it might have being getting better on its own anyway.

Had something similar on Fri, but the headache wasn't as bad and I didn't get ny visual disturbances.

Anyway, I don't know if this is something I should worry about or not? I wasn't dehydrated or particularly stressed, just wondered if I should get my bp checked or wait to see if it is just a one off??

Sorry, probably just worrying about nothing, but experience and advice greatly appreciated. Oh, and I am 20+3.
Thanks xx

You should see you GP asap. This can be a sign of preeclapmsia; hopefully not, but please see your GP (phone out of hours).

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Headaches

Dull, throbbing headaches, often described as migraine-like that just won't go away.

What you can do...

Call your care provider. If you have tried taking over-the-counter medication without relief, or if the headache is very painful or you have light sensitivity, call immediately and ask to see the doctor that day.

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Nausea or Vomiting

Nausea or vomiting is particularly significant when the onset is sudden and in the second or third trimesters.

What you can do...

Call your care provider. Nausea or vomiting can be confused with the flu, so be sure to get your blood pressure checked and ask to have your urine checked for proteinuria. Insist on both.

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Changes in Vision

Vision changes include temporary loss of vision, sensations of flashing lights, auras, light sensitivity, and blurry vision or spots. For some women who are farsighted, vision may actually improve.

What you can do...

If you have any of these symptoms, you may be developing preeclampsia. Symptoms such as these may be associated with irritation of the central nervous system and should be taken seriously. They may be indicative of cerebral edema (swelling of the brain). It is very important that you consult with your provider as soon as possible. If he or she is not available, you should go directly to the hospital. We regard these symptoms as potentially very serious and they should not be left until the morning, tomorrow and particularly not until the end of the weekend. With preeclampsia, it is better to have the health professionals tell you it was nothing, than to take a chance that might risk your or the baby's life. No doctor ever died from seeing a woman too many times.

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It says if you cannot see your GP you should go to hospital.

How are you MrsS?

Sorry for not responding, I pretty much fell asleep after I posted and have only just got up. I have made a docs appt for half 9 this morning to get bp and urine checked. Head not so bad now, but still there and worse if I cough or anything (feels like it will explode), and feeling a bit nauseous.

Anyway, I'm sure the doc will tell me to just go to bed, but you are right, should get these things checked out!

Thankyou so much for taking the time to reply. xx

Well bp and wee all fine. GP said to take a couple of days off and rest. She offered me anti-sickness stuff if I wanted it.

pinkcandyfloss it does sound similar to you 2 a week though??? How on earth do you cope? Do you work?-any tips on how to manage with them? I am hoping of course this is a one off for me

Thanks again belgo.
xx

good glad it's 'just' a migraine and nothing more serious.

Look after yourself.