Migraines and Pregnancy

[oedipamass]

Hello ladies,

I was wondering if anyone else was struggling with migraines during her pregnancy. I am 8 weeks today and have had two severe migraines in the past 2 weeks. I have had migraines my whole life (so has my mother) but since I got pregnant, I am experiencing numbness in my hands and face, slurred words, confusion, and other stroke-like symptoms during my migraines. It's really scary. Anyone else dealing with this?

Does it get better or worse?

 

[daisydaisy83]

Some people seem to get migraines the way others get morning sickness and it lasts about the same amount of time - it's all hormone related. I'm sure you're already doing this but be sure to keep hydrated.

The numb hands, slurred speech etc does not sound good - have you seen a doctor about this?

 

[oedipamass]

The numb hands, slurred speech etc does not sound good - have you seen a doctor about this?

Not yet. Apparently the term is "hemiplegic migraine" and they're pretty rare. I found out from my mother also had exactly these symptoms when she was pregnant with my brother and me, so I know its genetic. She has learned how to manage it to some extent and from what I've read, there aren't any safe migraine meds to take in pregnancy.