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36weeks pregnant. 6 days with a bad headache on right side started to feel light headed. ob said to take tylenol (acetaminophen). did not work. what should i do?

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Go to ER.: Any headache near term should be considered preeclampsia until otherwise proven. This could be a serious pregnancy complication and merits a thorough evaluation asap!

Dr Wilson and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/13/2013

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