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Headaches

JMCNEELJMCNEEL
in 2nd Trimester
I have had a headache everyday since I hit my Second trimester from the moment I wake up in the AM. Any ideas what it could be? or How do get rid of them?
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  • FrickandFrackFrickandFrack member
    This is pretty normal in second tri. I used Exedrin Extra Strength and that worked.  Mine are gone now but I think other than the meds, try drinking plenty of water.
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  • peppermintgirlpeppermintgirl
    I'd blame hormones. Tylenol hasn't helped me in the least. I've just tried to lay still in a dark room with a cold washcloth on my head. Sometimes eating a little something will help, too.
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  • MrsKorbMrsKorb
    Make sure your blood pressure is not high. Headaches are a sign of high BP.
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  • kaighteakaightea
    I had this really bad too early in 2nd tri - a coke (or something with caffeine) always did the trick for me!
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  • dbreton@plegroup.cadbreton@plegroup.ca
    I had tried everything - stretching, deep breathing, water, tylenol, caffeine...nothing worked.  Then someone posted something last week about masturbating and/or sex and it did the trick! 
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  • The New Mrs.The New Mrs.
    Sounds normal for 2nd Tri. I had daily headaches until about 18 weeks I think they tappered off. I just used Tylenol. Some girls suggested drinking something with caffeine when you take it or drink a gatorade (never tried that one). Also make sure you're drinking lots of water - dehydration can cause headaches.
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  • Becky262Becky262

    Where are your headaches located?  Mine have been from sinus pressure and are right in the middle of my face.  A little caffeine or some nose spray usually help. 

    Last week I feel asleep in the car for an hour and got a headache on the back of my head/neck from sleeping funny.  A nice shoulder rub from DH did the trick on that one

    Good luck  :)

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  • jaxgevjaxgev member

    imagedbreton@plegroup.ca:
    I had tried everything - stretching, deep breathing, water, tylenol, caffeine...nothing worked.  Then someone posted something last week about masturbating and/or sex and it did the trick! 

    I should be a doctor for godsake (I'm going for a PhD in Math if it's any consolation).  ;)

    My regimen is as follows (I'm a regular migraine sufferer):

    1.  Eat something
    2.  Drink something (even if you don't want to)
    3.  Exercise (even if it's just for a quick, brisk walk outside)
    4.  Sex and/or masturbation (even if you don't want to)

    Sometimes it's ok to just lay down for a little bit, even if you just woke up.  If it's mid-day, take a quick power nap.  If you just woke up, just take a few extra minutes to relax in bed...maybe eat, then relax in bed.  I personally shy away from sex or masturbation in the morning because it makes me sleepy.  :)

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  • NvmbrBrideNvmbrBride
    I had very bad headaches and the only thing that worked is caffeine.  I am now addicted to coffee even though the headaches are gone.
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