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What Causes Severe Headache During 38th Week Of Pregnancy?

I am 38 weeks pregnant, I am on day 7 of the most intense headache I can remember having in a very long time. I was seeing spots. I have been to labor and delivery 2 times, blood pressure is normal for me (117/68), there were no proteins in my urine, my blood work was fine. 1000mg of tylonel did nothing at all to releive the pain. What else could this be?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Headaches during pregnancy are common and associated with hormonal imbalances, in your case this could be the cause or it could be a migraine headache. I would think that a hormonal cause is more likely, and if that is the case then we cannot really do much about it until you deliver. I am sure you already know that we cannot really prescribe pain medication for you, and as you are close to your term you should be rid of them really soon. Wishing you loads of luck and congratulations in advance.

Best wishes.
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What Causes Severe Headache During 38th Week Of Pregnancy?

Hi. Headaches during pregnancy are common and associated with hormonal imbalances, in your case this could be the cause or it could be a migraine headache. I would think that a hormonal cause is more likely, and if that is the case then we cannot really do much about it until you deliver. I am sure you already know that we cannot really prescribe pain medication for you, and as you are close to your term you should be rid of them really soon. Wishing you loads of luck and congratulations in advance. Best wishes.