Being pregnant can be challenging enough on its own without adding on persistent, throbbing headaches for 9 months, especially a migraine. Fortunately, there are things you can do to alleviate the pain and symptoms of migraine (which include nausea and fatigue, which doesn’t seem fair) during pregnancy that aren’t loaded with side effects.
Migraines during pregnancy can be brought on by a number of things, including pregnancy hormones, an imbalance in brain chemicals and changes in nerve pathways. Frequent triggers of a pregnancy migraine also include excessive cold or heat, glaring lights, tobacco smoke, loud noises and even certain foods and substances like the nitrates in hot dogs, processed meats, and artificial sweeteners. Women who suffer from pregnancy migraines can also be at an increased risk for hypertension, preeclampsia, and various other vascular disorders. If you are constantly experiencing what you feel are pregnancy migraines you should see your OBGYN; he or she may want to screen you for these complications.
Migraine Treatments During Pregnancy
Regular migraine sufferers who generally rely on strong migraine medications will have to give them up if they’re pregnant. You can ask your doctor what they suggest you do for treatment and there may be a few medications that are safe to take during pregnancy (you just need to be certain). In some cases caffeine and acetaminophen can help relieve migraine symptoms, just be careful not to consume more than 200mg of caffeine (2 mugs or 4 cups) a day. Unfortunately for some women, caffeine actually triggers migraines so you’ll need to test the waters a bit to know your triggers. If acetaminophen and caffeine aren’t working for you, or you’re looking for more effective natural ways to find migraine headache relief when pregnant, try the following options that have eased the pain of pregnancy migraines for many women.
Alternative Medicine
Look into alternative medicine options. Studies show that things like biofeedback, massage, acupuncture, yoga, water aerobics and meditation can help relieve migraine pain. These techniques also reduce stress, which in some cases is a major migraine trigger.
Rest and Relaxation
One of the easiest ways to reduce migraine pain is to lie down in a peaceful, dark, quiet room with a cold compress on your forehead or neck. With any luck, you’ll drift off to sleep and wake up refreshed and migraine free. If you feel a migraine coming on, it’s always best to stop it before it’s in full gear instead of waiting for it to hit you full force.
Check Your Neck Alignment
This innovative and gentle chiropractic approach is a rapidly expanding form of healthcare used to address migraines that focuses on the intimate connection between the first two vertebrae in the neck (the upper cervical spine) and an essential portion of the nervous system (the lower brainstem). It is a natural, pain and side effect free approach that is ideal for treating migraines during pregnancy.
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NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago has two locations in Chicago and Northwest Suburb of Chicago. We are located at 4801 W. Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60646 and 401 S. Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090. We are upper cervical specialist trained by National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA) and serve the community in Northbrook, Long Grove, Lincolnshire, Buffalo Grove, Vernon Hills and so on. We are uniquely trained to correct problems in the upper cervical spine (head and neck). This vital area is intimately connected to the central nervous system and problems in this area have been shown to be an underlying cause of a variety of different health problems such as migraines, chronic pain, post concussion syndrome, dizziness, Vertigo, etc. This type of health care has also shown benefits in promoting health and functions. You can find more information at our website at nuccawcc.com. You can also find more information about NUCCA at nucca.org, upcspine.com as well.
NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago
4801 W. Peterson Ave, Ste 216, Chicago, IL 60646
401 S. Milwaukee Ave, Ste 210, Wheeling, IL 60090
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