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Does Iron Supplements Given During Pregnancy Cause Migraines?
I AM 16 WEEKS PREGNANT AND HAVE BEEN PUT ON OROFER XT 100MG IRON SUPPLEMENT AFTER LUNCH. i SUSPECT THIS HAS TRIGGERED A VIOLENT MIGRAINE CYCLE WHICH HAD BEEN MORE OR LESS UNDER CONTROL ( I HAVE SUFFERED FROM MIGRAINE SINCE CHILDHOOD). AM I RIGHT IN THINKING IRON SUPPLEMENTS TO BE THE CAUSE?
Tue, 25 Nov 2014
Hi.
I had gone through your query,.
Iron is main supplement to mainatin effective heme level in the body.
Iron does not lead to migraine or headche directly.
Iron cause constipation and constipation cause headache sometimes.
But it is also in rare cases.
Stress and anxiety will lead to headache.
Pregnancy is very stressful events and headache is common.
Take treatment accordingly.
Consult your gynecologist for further assistance.
Thank you.
I had gone through your query,.
Iron is main supplement to mainatin effective heme level in the body.
Iron does not lead to migraine or headche directly.
Iron cause constipation and constipation cause headache sometimes.
But it is also in rare cases.
Stress and anxiety will lead to headache.
Pregnancy is very stressful events and headache is common.
Take treatment accordingly.
Consult your gynecologist for further assistance.
Thank you.
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