Brief Answer:
PLAN AFTER 3 MONTHS - AVOID MOST DRUGS.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXX
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Thyroxine sodium should be continued during the pre conceptional period as well as during pregnancy.
It is vital to keep your TSH levels in control , as uncontrolled TSH levels will adversely affect the baby.
Most women find that migraine improves during pregnancy, it might worsen postpartum due to hormonal drop off effect. Rather than taking recourse to any medications, firstly non drug treatment should be tried ( sleep, avoiding specific triggers, massage, ice packs ). For an acute attack,
paracetamol is the best option. This can be used as a suppository to make it more safe. Classic migraine treatment drugs of the " triptan " group should be specifically avoided. Anti vomiting medications are safe.
For prophylaxis ( long term preventive therapy ) - the only allowed medications belong to the
beta blocker group (
propranolol,
metoprolol ) , and even these come with some side effects.
It is best to avoid medication for prophylaxis .
Both Amitryptiline and
Flunarizine are best avoided in pregnancy.
It is best to avoid specific triggers ( lights, noise, wine , chocolate, cheese, any other specific food ) - and take treatment only episodically for acute attacks.
Also, after stopping the medication, wait for 3 months, meanwhile take regular
folic acid supplements, and then plan for a pregnancy.
Take care.
All the best, and please feel free to ask for any clarifications.
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