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Does any have any experience of or advice regarding pregnancy with FMS? Up until now I couldn't have even contemplated carrying a child but now medication is helping and I am desperate for a family. I'm scared though, will it set me back to square one? How will my body cope? Do I have the strength to get through this? Will I have to come of the meds and how do I deal with that? My head is in a spin. My life suddenly seems worth living again, I can cope with day to day life and so I want to make the most of it but what if I make a decision that brings it all crashing down around me again?
Sorry for rambling
Sorry for rambling
Ravenstar
What meds are you on?
Rainbowsearching
Gabapentin and trimipramine
ItsJustMe2012
You may not be able to continue the meds while you're pregnant. It will depend on your OB.
cdfrance26
I wasn't yet on any meds when I had both my children but my pain wasn't as bad when I was pregnant, I didn't even have my chronic migraines. Hormone levels change so much it actually helped me and I was pretty much pain free until 2nd one was 6 months old. Kids are very close in age. I would talk with your doctor to see what they have to say. Good luck on a most enjoyable adventure!
bluesun
I was wondering about this question my self (now that I'm married)..... But before I got on medications I was in really bad shape. Bed ridden a lot, flaring a lot, etc. My docs told me I would have to get off most of my meds if I wanted to get pregnant. That thought alone scares the crap out of me and I just figured I would go get my tubes tied and maybe we can just adopt one day. But that's just me. I have a lot of fears about it. I don't want to go back to the way thins were I guess.
jandcstrong
so following this I am new to the boards but this jumped out at me. I am engaged and he has asked about the possibity of having another baby. He would like a boy however he makes girls so there is that to consider but I am not sure at 42 and starting to have flares more often (just started meds in the last couple months and pain has gotten better). Just not sure how I could cope with it.
Micki55555
I would get off the meds before I even started trying..many women get emissions in pregnancy.
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