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Chronic Migraines while breastfeeding?


I started having migraines after the birth of my last child, and had them diagnosed, but he said I couldn't take much until I wean the baby. I am suffering and literally taking large doses of Advil every single day, for 7 months now. Any suggestions?

Here are some natural remedies that you can try:
- Taking cayenne inside the nose helps to open up the blood vessels. This enables the blood to get nutrients to all parts of the brain. Warning - this can burn a bit, so keep the grains of cayenne down to as few as possible.
- Taking 500 mg of magnesium per day
- Increasing your water intake to 8-10 glasses per day can be helpful.
- Eliminating ALL animal fat the week before menstruation (skim milk, non-fat yogurt ok), and adding evening primrose oil to her diet.

ALSO many migraine medications are safe for breastfeeding moms, including Imitrex. Check out this link for more information: http://www.kellymom.com/health/meds/migr... Source(s): More about cayenne pepper treatment: http://www.kellymom.com/herbal/natural-t...
Hi try eating chocolate. Be careful though you don't want to gain to much weight. This is my own remedy
You might want to get in contact with your local group or go to this website www.lalecheleague.org for breatfeeding mothers they have a book too. Excellent support for you.
Thanks Barb
Breastfeeding Mother and retired Nurse
In addition to what EmmaBella said, print out the information from kellymom to take to your doctor. Then suggest he/she get a copy of Medication and Mother's Milk by Dr. Thomas Hale. This book gives really good information on the safety of medications for lactating moms, not just the standard warnings issued by pharmacuetical companies afraid of being sued. Good luck and keep nursing!
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