Hi Kellxx,

I have to say that I have been super lucky since my last post...no serious headaches.

Without trying to be an alarmist, i will tell you a story...
My lovely GP was busy last time i went in to get a script for Panadeine Forte - so I saw my hubby's GP. He was shocked to hear that i was on max dose of Panadeine Forte for nearly 7 days at a time. He said that the baby can definitely become 'addicted' (not his word...but i can't think of the word he used) - especially in the third trimester.

He said prevention is the best way to go and that I should definitely get a referral to a specialist.

So, there was my GP saying as long as i stick to the correct dose i'll be fine...and him saying that the codeine CAN affect the baby - especially towards the end.

It's not easy...

Good luck and i hope you get some relief - or you can find an answer to your problem.

Jo