Re: Blurred Vision and Migraines

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Hope all goes well for you ((hugs)) :0)

At Thu, 8 Mar 2001, Vera, wrote: >
>Dear Tracie,
>
>>I have been having blurred vision with migraines followed immediately
>>after. Sometimes up to two a day! I am eight weeks pregnant. I would
>>like to know if there is anything that I can do or take for them that is
>>safe for my baby.
>
>The main concerns in the management of pregnant migraneur are the
>effects of both medication and migraine on the fetus (unborn baby).
>Because of the possible risk of injury to the fetus, medication use
>should be limited. Both narcotic and non-narcotic analgesics can be
>used as necessary. The use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents
>should be limited in late pregnancy. Ergotamine and sumatriptan should
>be avoided during pregnancy, because both medications had been found to
>be associated with birth defects.
>
>Supportive therapy is strongly recommended for patients who experience
>migraine attacks during pregnancy. The supportive therapy for pregnant
>women with migraine includes :
>
>* Dietary factors may precipitate migraine attacks. Therefore you'd
>better avoid foods containing monosodium glutamate, red wine, cured
>meats, and strong cheeses containing tyramine. Relative hypoglycemia
>(low glucose level) and alcohol can also trigger migraine attacks.
>
>* Because migraine usually improves after the first trimester, many
>women can manage their headaches with reassurance, ice, massage, and
>biofeedback.
>
>For treatment of acute migraine attacks, 1000 mg of paracetamol
>(acetaminophen) preferably as a suppository is considered the first
>choice drug treatment. If you continue to have severe intractable
>headache associated with nausea, vomiting, and possible dehydration, you
>should immediately call your doctor, as this condition can endanger your
>unborn baby.
>
>--
>Vera, S.Ked.
>Sixth-year medical student in Diponegoro University
>

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Megan Chapman

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