I was given the same advice, Kim. Paracetamol and codeine are safe, NSAIDs are not. Between the arthritis niggles from the storms we're having here and the synarel headaches, I've been consuming panadeine on a daily basis! A friend who is an OB has given the same advice - paracetamol and codeine are safe during pregnancy. Stick with the paracetamol if that will deal with things, but don't be afraid to take something a bit stronger (with codeine) if you need it. My clinic even listed panadeine forte as safe to have, and that has large amounts of codeine in it in comparison to the over the counter pain medications!

Another thing with side effects, not everyone will get them the same. Some people will be badly effected, while others won't notice it at all. I'm virtually side-effect free with metformin while others can't tolerate it at all, but the side effects I get from clomid are such that I'm never going near it again (apart from the fact that it didn't work!), while others find it perfectly ok.

I've had a bit more sleep today (although I was rudely awoken by my "take synarel" alarm!), and so far I'm feeling a little better. I'm going to make an extra special effort to ensure I drink enough water today, and hopefully I'll be feeling heaps better on Monday.

BW