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What Causes Bad Headaches In Pregnancy?
i am 32 weeks pregnant and i have a really bad headache. ive had it for two days now. right after being released from the hospital for pre term labor. i was given magnesium to ease or stop the contractions. are the headaches from the magnesium or from the steroids?
Mon, 7 Jul 2014
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic. I have read your question.
I would like to reply as below:
1) The tablets given to relax uterus are known to cause the headaches.
2) Please consult your obstetrician for reducing dose if necessary or changing the drug.
3) Get your blood pressure also checked.
If you have any further queries, let me know so that I can help you much better.
Wish you good health.
Dr. Soumya
Welcome to healthcare magic. I have read your question.
I would like to reply as below:
1) The tablets given to relax uterus are known to cause the headaches.
2) Please consult your obstetrician for reducing dose if necessary or changing the drug.
3) Get your blood pressure also checked.
If you have any further queries, let me know so that I can help you much better.
Wish you good health.
Dr. Soumya
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