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Daily headaches

uagirluagirl member
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I've traded m/s for daily headaches, which the dr. told me was totally normal between now and 20 weeks.  I hate to take tylenol all the time, but I haven't found anything that works well at getting rid of the headaches. I'm already drinking 60+ oz of water every day, so I know I'm well hydrated.   Are there any med free tricks for stopping the headaches you have found?
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Re: Daily headaches

  • Soon2BMrsWileySoon2BMrsWiley member
    Do you have a chiropractor?  I'd check into that if you don't have one.  Ice packs and heating pads on your neck would help, too.
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  • aubie96aubie96 member
    ditto on the ice packs.  I got the headaches a lot for a while too.  Until you are in the 2nd tri, you can't take much.  At that point sudafed is ok and helps some.
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  • uagirluagirl member

    Thanks ladies.  DH is going to the chiro on Monday, so I think I'll tag along with him. 

    My dr. approved sudafed for me on Monday, but just a half dose, which I'm trying to limit to bedtime to help me breathe better while I sleep.

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    m/c 05/2009
    DD born 8/9/10
    TTC #2 since 8/2012
    CP 12/2012
    dx MFI 10/2013
    Surprise BFP 11/6/2013  EDD 7/19/2014
    Beta #1 15 dpo HCG 355 Prog 30.9
    Beta #2 22 dpo HCG 8147 Prog 18.8
    Beta #3 29 dpo HCG 44580 Prog 29.8

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  • Leelee06Leelee06

    imageaubie96:
    ditto on the ice packs.  I got the headaches a lot for a while too.  Until you are in the 2nd tri, you can't take much.  At that point sudafed is ok and helps some.

    Ditto the sudafed.  I hope you feel better!

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  • MrsAOMrsAO
    A little caffeine always helped me.  My doc suggested it after when I mentioned that tylenol didn't help much. :::shocking, right?:::   I was never a big caffeine person pre-preg (sodas, coffee, or tea) so I just drank about a 1/2 can of pepsi for the daily headaches I had and it worked for me.  I hope you feel better.
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  • star21gazerstar21gazer

    I had a lot of them as well during that second tri....honestly a coke helped.  I know it's caffeine but I figured if it helped and kept me from having to take tylenol then so be it.  Since I seemed to get them in the afternoons mainly that was when I'd drink it. 

    Wes rubbed my neck and shoulders a lot as well.  

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  • MrsJRTMrsJRT

    If you think it's allergies/sinus related, try AYR...it's just saline nasal spray- non medicated and it works wonders to lessen headache pressure.  It was my go to when I was pregnant. 

    Also, hot rags on  your forehead/eyes and neck will work well too.

     Good luck!

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