What Causes Migraines And Pain In Right Arm During Pregnancy?

Posted on Fri, 4 Sep 2015

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Question : I'm 9 weeks pregnant. Been suffering migraines. Just woke from sleep with very severe, random right arm pain which lasted approximately 5-10 mins then passed

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
possibilty of migraine attack(hemiplegic)

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
I have gone through your question and read your previous discussions with our colleagues .
As you are suffering from hemiplegic migraine possibility of recurrence is always there.
You need to take rest , plenty of fluids and painkillers like paracetamol(relatively safe in pregnancy).
Avoid taking aspirin, triptans as these are contraindicated in pregnancy,
Hope you recover soon.
Prevent migraine attacks by timely food, proper sleep and not taking coffee or chocolate.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (4 hours later)

Is arm pain a symptom? Ive never had that. Only numbness or total weakness.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, thanks for responding. Yes, arm pain can be a symptom of hemiplegic migraine.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar