"Deep Heat" Question

I used deep heat during my pregnancy. My MIL asked the chemist whether is was ok first as I was paranoid about using anything but was facing a 28 hour flight home from the uk with an absolute killer neck ache.
Just don't use any of the nurofen creams as it is not good to take any anti inflammatories.
Hope that helps

I don't see why you couldn't use it, although it is not that pleasant, antiflamme probably a nicer option to use.

From what I know, there's not a lot of difference between Deep Heat and the Nurofen creams... I have a medical condition that means I cannot take or use non-steroidal anti-inflamitories like anything in the Nurofen range and I'm also not supposed to use Deep Heat or Tiger Balm for the same reasons - to the extent I am not allowed to rub them onto Nathaniel because of the small amount that would get onto my hands.

Because of this, if I was allowed to use them normally I would avoid them in pregnancy.

cuppatea, that's a great idea! Because I've never used topical creams etc, I use a hot wheat sack for muscle pain (or a bath/shower)... something like those heat pads would work wonders!

Your not suppose to use any anti inflamme during pregnancy, it can cause miscarriage.

I wonder whats in that that can do that, I don't think there's any warnings on it either, though you really shouldn't use anything without consulting a naturopath, they are up with the play on herbs and thing. My friend used to work for the company that makes anti-flamme and apparently the head lady is anything but nice and caring!

At your stage pretty much the only thing that you could use is wheatbags/hot water bottles if they help. So much stuff is contraindicated in the first trimester

I haven't used anything except aromatherapy oils that the local aromatherapy school makes, they make a really good pregnancy aches and pains blend .... you could make it yourself even with only some of the ingredients (will just get it and see what's in it), though wait until you are over your first trimester:

Sweet Almond oil as a carrier base oil
Calendula
St Johns Wort
Macadamia
Lavender
Bergamot Roman
German Chamomile

There's another one they have for the last 6 weeks of pregnancy that is really good for the lower backaches:

Sweet Almond oil
Lavender
Rose Otto
Roman Chamomile

Oh and in pregnancy you should use half-strength oil (2-3 drops per 10ml of carrier oil).

Hope that helps!

Edited by porcelina

Thanks Everyone , I decided against the deep heat and I have been using my wheat sack and just leaning back on the chair with it behind me and its heaven! Id rather not risk putting deep heat on my skin if it will cause something to go wrong when things are looking so good with this pregnancy.

Thanks for all your replys

Also you may find that something like Deep Heat will hurt like a mother because your skin is more sensitive being pregnant so in order to not hit the roof wheatbags are nice

BellaBabysMum wrote: i used that herbal peppermint cream that comes in a purple tub on my back and hips and it was awesome!

Thats AntiFlamme :)