Im getting bad headaches these days and kamar pain too, but scared to take any painkiller without knowing. 19 weeks now. i'll obviously confirm with my gynac, just wanted to know what others were told is safe.
Honestly, the only safe pain relief I got was sleep—when the baby actually allowed it! Jokes aside, only take paracetamol if your doctor specifically prescribed it, don't just pop pills from your cabinet.
I am in my 2nd trimester and get scared to take even a basic pill for headaches. My gynac told me paracetamol is generally safe, but did anyone else get anxious about taking any medicine early on?
Haha, I usually just ate my favorite ice cream to distract myself from headaches! But seriously, if the pain is too much, ask your gynac which tablet is safe for you instead of guessing.
I had some severe complications, so my doctor strictly warned me never to take any painkiller without asking. Please do not self-medicate, even common ones can sometimes carry risks depending on your trimester.
Our elders often suggest herbal balms for pain, but for oral painkillers, my doctor said only certain mild ones like paracetamol are safe in limited doses. Definitely get a prescription from your own doctor first.
Please do not take any over-the-counter painkillers on your own during pregnancy. Always check with your gynac to get the exact safe medicine and dosage for your specific week.