headaches during pregnancy Knowledge Base
Getting rid of headaches and migraines during pregnancy? I'm 20 weeks and my migraines just started happening. Most of them are due to my back and neck hurting but sometimes they hurt so bad that they make me sick. I'm allowed tylenol but it's honestly not strong enough for me. Anyone have any tips that helped your headaches during pregnancy? thanks!
how bad were your headaches during pregnancy? When during the pregnancy did you have them and what were your remedies for it? I'm 12 weeks along, I have the most incredible pain on the one side, it just won't shift! I have to go to bed and lay in the dark a lot because of it. Doc says this is quite normal because of the increased blood flow, but regular painkillers don't help a lot.
Lack of appitite and headaches during pregnancy? I'm on my second pregnancy and of course, it is different than the first. I have to force myself to eat since I don't seem to have much of an appetite (except for maybe popcicles and chewing gum) and I have horrible headaches about every third day (I'm sure they partly are because I work in a daycare). I'm in my third month. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Where can I find relief for sinus headaches during pregnancy? This is my first pregnancy & my doctors have told me not to take any medication, except regular strength tylenol for pain. I've had an ongoing sinus headache for 2 weeks that's went from one side of my head to the other, mainly behind my eyes. It's causing severe sensitivity to light & sounds & the regular strength tylenol isn't helping ease the pain at all. Is there any thing I can do to get some natural relief without taking a risk of harming the baby?
What are some reasons for headaches during pregnancy? I know hormone changes can cause headaches and sometimes dehydration, but what are some other reasons? I am now 25 weeks pregnant. I've heard Tylenol is safe to take, how many? This is the first headache I have had my entire pregnancy, I just had my last prental visit on Tuesday and they said my blood pressure was perfect.
Where you prescribed medication for your headaches during pregnancy? I am 15 weeks pregnant and have been getting severe headaches for the last couple of weeks. They have gotten to the point where they now make me nauseous and make me throw up. So eating or even drinking is really hard. I know you are not supposed to take anything other than Tylenol, but that is not helping at all so I am out of options. I have a hard time functioning sometimes. I am calling my doctor in a little bit but I wanted to know ahead of time what others where prescribed and if it has helped. Please any information would be great.
How long do the headaches last during pregnancy? How long do headaches last during pregnancy? I am 6 wks pregnant and I have been having bad headaches and toothaches, and my teeth never bothered me before. But anyway what can I take besides tylenol, it don't work.
Is it normal to have terrible headaches during early pregnancy ? I am finally pregnant after trying for over 10 years. I am in my early 30s and this is a new experience for me. I took 8 different pregnancy test, and they were all positive. I have not gone to the doctor yet, but I have an appointment for Monday morning. Every thing is the same except for I have extreme headaches everyday. I have taken so many different kinds of headache medications, but nothing works. Is it normal to have headaches during early pregnancy, or is it something besides pregnancy that is making me have these headaches?
Do you get frequent headaches during pregnancy? Im 37 weeks and for the past week I have been getting frequent headaches that are just starting to become very annoying. I was just wondering if anyone is getting them also? Oh yeah, and my blood pressure has been normal.
Is paracetamol ok for headaches during pregnancy? i have had massive migranes during my pregnancy and no matter how much rest or fruit i eat its still the same. Everyone says it will go away but it doesnt. My doctor says Panadol or Paracetomal is ok to use but for how long? I take it about 2 times per day. Does this harm the baby in any way?
severe headaches during pregnancy? I have been having severe headaches for about the last 3 weeks or so. I am 21.5 weeks pregnant. Today i had my monthly appt with my OB and she prescribed me floricet to take for pain. I was wondering if anyone else has taken this before during pregnancy? I am very sensitive to pain medicine, so i am concerned about taking it. What were your side effects to the medicine? Also does anyone have any kind of remedies for headaches that i may not have heard of? Thank You! my blood pressure is normal, but my DR wants to monitor it every 2 weeks instead of 4. im prescribed fioricet not floricet :)
i was wondering about headaches during pregnancy? i was told by my doc that headaches are normal during pregnancy, but i never had any when i was pregnant with my son, has anyone else had headaches all the time????????? i have had headaches almost everyday with this pregnancy i am 11 weeks 3 days. panadol just isnt working.
Has your doctor every prescribed you BUTALBITAL for headaches during pregnancy? I am 10 weeks pregnant and I have been having head aches almost every day. I told my doctor about the headaches and he prescribed me BUTALBITAL. I have read up on it and it says its not safe for pregnant woman. I am going to stop taking it and just stick with Tylenol..... but have yall ever been prescribed this medicine?
What helps with headaches during late pregnancy? I am 30 weeks and have been having really bad headaches that start right when I wake up and don't stop until I go to bed. I got them a lot in the first trimester then they went away in the second and now they are back. I don't have high blood pressure I always have low blood pressure so my doc doesn't think they are anything to worry about it. But what will help make me feel better? I tried Tylenol and it never works.
Sinus headaches during pregnancy? So I've always had sinus headaches, but I've been getting them worse this week, like they are intensified. I take tylenol, but it does nothing. My doctors office told me to add a little bit of caffeine in with it that, that sometimes helps. Well, that's not working either. What can I do to get rid of these sinus headaches. They are debilitating and I can't get anything done when I have them because all I want to do it lay down. Anyone have any remedies?
Really bad headaches during pregnancy? I am 12 weeks pregnant and getting really bad headaches. I know you are "allowed" to take Tylenol, but I'm trying to avoid taking anything while pregnant. I'm wondering if other people have had this and any suggestions to treat it other than medication. Also, does it last the whole pregnancy or just the first trimester or so? Thanks!
Do bad headaches during pregnancy mean you're having a boy? I'm 8 1/2 weeks pregnant, and I'm having horrible headaches. I had them when I was pregnant with my son, too. I was beginning to think that this baby might be a girl because I've been having really bad morning sickness, and I didn't with my son, but now I've got these headaches again. I've heard that headaches mean that I'm probably having a boy. Did this hold true for anyone else? Did anyone have bad headaches and end up having a girl? Thanks!!
location of headaches during pregnancy? My friend told me when she was pregnant that her headaches were across the front part of her forehead. I was wondering if this is were most women's headaches tend to be at during pregnancy. I've had a headache for a few days but it seems to be behind my eyes and I'm currently TTC and waiting to find out.
Cures for headaches during pregnancy? I'm 6 to 10 weeks and the headaches I'm getting are driving me nuts. If I have a nap they sometimes go away but this is causing me not to be tired at night. Any suggestions for alternatives?
Headaches during pregnancy? I have had the worst headaches during my pregnancy and even though my doctor said I could take Tylenol I would rather not take any drugs during my pregnancy. Dose any one know of a way to get rid of headaches with out the drugs? They’ve been a real problem at work; it’s hard to think with a pounding headache. I’m only 13 weeks pregnant and I do drink a lot of water and my blood pressure is perfect I do have it checked frequently. But thanks for the advice.
Who has headaches during pregnancy? When did it start/subside? Is there anything besides tylenol that will help? I don't usually get headaches nor did I have them with my other pregnancies, but I'm now 18 weeks and my head hurts like crazy on a daily basis.
Are pressure headaches bad during pregnancy? Everyday i've been getting pressure headaches which no meds (none that are risky) can help. I'm getting them at least 1to 2 times a day followed by really bad cramps like my period is about to burst but i'm 4months pregnant. other then those 2 things i've had NO other signs of the pregnancy besides looking like i have a beer belly. Lol :) So is that normal or should i got that checked out?
headaches during pregnancy? I am 16 weeks pregnant. What are some ways to cope with headaches during pregnancy? I do drink lots of water, eat well but don't do much exercise. They come and go through out the day and even at night when i wake up to go to the loo. What are some things i can do to prevent or cope with these headaches?
Headaches During Pregnancy? Having my fair share of headaches during my pregnancy. I'm a little over 5 weeks along and my headaches are merciless. My question is Is it ok to take Excedrin during pregnancy? This is my first and I just wanna be sure....
Debilitating headaches during pregnancy? I am only 7 weeks pregnant but I have had the worst headaches for 3 weeks now. They are so bad that I am seeing spots, throwing up and having trouble seeing. Its very debilitating. When i was pregnant with my first child, I did not have this problem. I can't sleep, eat, or anything. Has anyone else had this problem? Please help! This is killing me and I can't see my doctor for 2 weeks. I can't take it any longer!!
Bad tension headaches during pregnancy? I'm trying to conceive and I get tension headaches alot. I know all that is safe is Tylenol but it does not help me. Any other suggestions or is there something else I could take? Of course I will ask my ob/gyn.
continuous headaches during 2nd trimester pregnancy? I just hit 17 weeks prego and since iv been about 14 weeks pregnant iv been having headaches. at first they weren't to bad but now there more and more frequent throughout the whole day and tend to increase when i move around. I just wanted 2 know dose any one have this same symptom and is it normal during pregnancy are is it probably deeper then that? what should i do I'm a bit worried.
Constant headaches during pregnancy? Is it common? I'm not bleeding down there or showing any bad signals at all that the pregnancy could be going wrong. I'm just concerned because I am having quite severe headaches every day for the last two weeks. I am now 16 weeks pregnant and all I can take is paracetemol which isn't helping at all... Did anyone else experience constant headaches during pregnancy? What helped you get rid of them? It's sending me crazy!