Are headaches a normal part of 2nd tri?

kimbo319 · March 2010

I've had one off and on for the past 3 days. I think Tylenol is a sugar pill. It doesn't do anything for me. I guess I might be dehydrated but I think I drink a lot of water or liquids everyday. Maybe I'm going to the bathroom more than I am drinking. I don't know but I'm over these headaches. I thought this was the honeymoon stage of pregnancy.

ZooBaby2010 · March 2010

Have a cup of coffee or soda. Often times, a little caffeine goes a long way with a headache.

I get them all the time. I don't even need to finish the cup to start feeling better.

ETA: I do suffer from migraines normally. I've only had one during pregnancy so far. I tried Tylenol - it didn't help much. Caffeine seems to be the best solution for me. And that's what many migraine meds are.

brookemarie1025 · March 2010

I had them for awhile at the beginning of the 2nd trimester, though I've gotten one the past 2 days they have sort of alleviated. BUT I agree with you...tylenol does nothing for me either :0( I want my ib profeun back :0( lol. Headaches in general are common in pregnancy with changing hormones and such. It could be dehydration....just keep drinking. And I know some women develop migraines throughout pregnancy...sooooo...hope you feel better!

ssf10 · March 2010

I was wondering the same thing I hardly ever got the pre-pg, or even that much in first tri. I have had one the past 2 days. I took a tylenol and i swear 3 hours later my head was STILL pounding. Sad

LovePink2850 · March 2010

I think headaches are a symptom of pregnancy period. I've gotten them in 1st and 2nd tri off and on.

historychick79 · March 2010

Mine started right as the nausea was leaving; I've read elsewhere on here they're really common until 20wks. Sometimes caffeine helps, sometimes it doesn't.

JulySpark05 · March 2010

I get them every once in a while now but when I was around 13 or 14 weeks, I had a HUGE headache that lasted for about 3 days and just would not go away! Plus, to make things worse, it was form the 23rd-26th of December! So during Christmas time! But after it went away, I just get them once in a while so hopefully after this passes, it wont be too often.

MEJ2008 · March 2010

I agree with PP, try a little caffeine. After Tylenol wears off, my headaches come back. But with a little coffee in the morning I am headache free all day.

kimbo319 · March 2010

Thanks,

I had a Mt. Dew this morning but that didn't seem to work. I'm drinking water now. I go for a massage tonight so hopefully that will get rid of it.

MrserinJ · March 2010

I have this problem too. I never had them in the first tri, but am finding I am getting them frequently the last week. Tylenol also does nothing for me, may as well be candy. I have alsobeen cutting out caffiene though because I've been getting heart palpitations, but I'm not sure which is worse! I'm just about to have half a cup of coffee right nwo to see if it helps. GL

Kelly1109 · March 2010

Unfortunately yes. I've had mine since about 6 weeks. Its been frustrating. I've gotten prescription pills from my doctor that are safe, went to a neurologist and even went to a physical therapist to figure things out. It does look like I have some back issues that could be causing them. I never got them pre-pg so I do think the extra hormones has something to do with it. Luckily at 26 weeks they have gone from being 3-4 times a week to maybe 1-2.

Things my doctor told me - as soon as you get one - chug water. A lot of times its dehydration. Also try a bit of caffeine. And I've heard protein in the morning helps as well.

A good massage can always help too. I know I got one a few weeks ago and while it didn't clear up the headaches - it was heaven!

coledvm · March 2010

I had these for the first few weeks. Caffeine seems to help more than tylenol for me too.

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