My back and legs have been aching so much lately and i used to use bengay before for pain. Now im scared to apply anything without checking. Im second tri. Did anyone ask their gynac about pain balms?
I would not use Bengay or similar strong pain balms in pregnancy without asking, some contain ingredients like methyl salicylate that arent advised. Please check with your gynac before applying anything like that, better safe.
Carrying twins my back was killing me but my doc told me to skip the strong balms and stick to a heat bag and rest. Boring but safe. Definitely ask before you slather on Bengay.
I'd hold off on it until you ask your doctor, beta. For aches a warm water bottle and resting the area usually helps a lot without any worry. Dont take chances with medicated creams right now.
These medicated heat rubs have salicylates which doctors often say to be careful with in pregnancy. I'd run it by your doctor first. For body aches I just used a warm compress and gentle stretching instead.
