In the article we will find out how to get rid of migraines during pregnancy.
It is necessary to establish the cause of the pain. If a woman is regular, then you should consult a neurologist. The causes of migraine may be several:
- the influence of hormonal changes on the nervous system of a woman;
- low blood pressure due to the relaxing effect of progesterone on the walls of the vessels;
- high blood pressure due to increased volume of circulating blood;
- gestosis - generalized vasospasm, which is why blood circulation in the central nervous system is disrupted;
- significant increase in weight;
- lack of glucose in the blood;
- exacerbation of osteochondrosis;
- physical fatigue, mental stress, a significant strain on the eyes;
- the emergence of new ailments: kidney disease, meningitis, encephalitis, sinusitis;
- stress.
After the cause of migraine is established, it is necessary to continue to follow the recommendations of the doctor. The basic rule that the expectant mother should remember is that you can not take migraine tablets alone during pregnancy.
Doctors, as a rule, offer future mothers at early and even late terms, in minimum doses of acetaminophen. Panadol, Efferalgan and Paracetamol will help relieve the headache. The main thing is that they are safe for the woman and the fetus. For the treatment of migraine in pregnant women a good effect is provided by drugs containing magnesium. They perfectly affect the vessels and are harmless for expectant mothers.
Folk remedies for migraine during pregnancy
So, if you are concerned about headaches, you need to see a doctor. But you can help yourself first. Consider folk methods of treating migraine during pregnancy.
Good sweet strong tea helps, if, of course, you do not have diabetes. It is not recommended to take this drink in the early stages. Effective is a compress made from cabbage leaf. He must be tied tightly to his head with a woolen scarf. To the sore spots, you can attach half a raw cut onion or potato (cut to the skin). It is known that the cold dilates the blood vessels, so to remove migraines help compress from ice bags, applied to the sore spot, as well as washing with cool water. Another good remedy for migraine during pregnancy is rubbing temples with lavender water, inhaling felid balm or citrus.
If you have a propensity for a headache, it is better to warn it. Consider what to do to prevent migraine during pregnancy.
It is important to observe the normal regime of the day:
- sleep, sleep should be about 8 hours;
- eat properly, do not eat foods that provoke migraine (chocolate, nuts, cheeses, tomatoes, eggs, citrus, smoked and spicy);
- drink enough water, at least 1.5 liters per day;
- walk more often, do light physical exercises, do not sit for a long time at the computer;
- do not go to noisy public places.
If possible, you can visit the masseur. Relaxing massage of the head and neck removes migraines and prevents its appearance.
So, we found out what it is possible to treat a migraine during pregnancy. Of course, the future mother chooses ways to get rid of pain herself, but if they are systematic, then certainly consult a doctor.