headaches at 18 weeks

carl0938 · November 2010

Hi all,

I really never got headaches unless I was dehydrated before, but I have had a headache for two days. I also had one probably 3 weeks ago as well that was bad. Is anyone else experiencing this? I am concerned about high blood pressure, but my numbers have been normal at my appointments??

SarahTx5701 · November 2010

headaches are very common in 2nd tri due to a surge or hormones I think, or maybe it's a leveling off. Either way, common.

You get concerned about headaches when they are not relieved with tylenol, rest and hydration.

ckandi007 · November 2010

It's normal. I got headaches around 15w and the doc just said to take Tylenol and a few swigs of a caffinated drink. That usually kept that at bay for a few days at a time.

carl0938 · November 2010

I have gotten plenty of rest, drink tons of water, and taken tylonel (but am trying to limit that). I went to bed with it and woke up in the morning. I don't really drink caffeine.

I am not really asking how to make it go away (though that would be nice), more should I be concerned about high blood pressure etc? or if it is realtively normal?

carl0938 · November 2010

Thanks ladies! I will try to take Tylenol more regularly and see what happens. (I am just anti-drug taking, but I guess I need to get over that).

SarahTx5701 · November 2010

carl0938:

I have gotten plenty of rest, drink tons of water, and taken tylonel (but am trying to limit that). I went to bed with it and woke up in the morning. I don't really drink caffeine.

I am not really asking how to make it go away (though that would be nice), more should I be concerned about high blood pressure etc? or if it is realtively normal?

headaches that do NOT go away with TYLENOL are cause for concern. yes.

But dont be a moron, take the tylenol.

A headache that does not go away with interventions is worrisome sometimes. So before you call your doctor, take some medicine and drink some caffeiene.

RunningGal900 · November 2010

I started getting them at 14 weeks and at 17.5 weeks they are still there. My Dr said it is totally normal unless it is not relieved by Tylenol or won't go away. She also suggested some caffeine. I am limiting my caffeine during pregnancy, but a little bit really helps with the headaches. Also, I have found if I have a cup of decaf in the morning, the small amount of caffeine in there prevents the headaches from occurring at all.

valeriethedwarf · November 2010

As someone who experienced severe Eclampsia in my first pregnancy here is my advise. Currently I am being watched very carefully. I too have had a few headaches and my Dr was not concerned because it is very rare to get pre eclampsia before 20 weeks. Also the headache I had with my pre-e in my first pregnancy was very very severe and not like any other I have had in my life. I would say mention it to your Dr but as long as your number are BP is good it is probably ok.

carl0938 · November 2010

valeriethedwarf:
As someone who experienced severe Eclampsia in my first pregnancy here is my advise. Currently I am being watched very carefully. I too have had a few headaches and my Dr was not concerned because it is very rare to get pre eclampsia before 20 weeks. Also the headache I had with my pre-e in my first pregnancy was very very severe and not like any other I have had in my life. I would say mention it to your Dr but as long as your number are BP is good it is probably ok.

Thanks Valerie...I will def. mention it to my OBGYN. Is there anything specific to be for watching past 20 weeks?

SarahTx5701 · November 2010

kdodge423:
SarahTx5701:
carl0938:

I have gotten plenty of rest, drink tons of water, and taken tylonel (but am trying to limit that). I went to bed with it and woke up in the morning. I don't really drink caffeine.

I am not really asking how to make it go away (though that would be nice), more should I be concerned about high blood pressure etc? or if it is realtively normal?

headaches that do NOT go away with TYLENOL are cause for concern. yes.

But dont be a moron, take the tylenol.

A headache that does not go away with interventions is worrisome sometimes. So before you call your doctor, take some medicine and drink some caffeiene.

I disagree. Tylenol doesn't do jackshit for me with any kind of pain- and never has.

Typically for me also, but this is the recommendation of most doctors when dealing with a persistant headache and when it becomes a warning sign for other things.

When I was dealing with pre-e, I had to call everytime I got a headache not relieved by tylenol, rest,caffeine.

My point is a headache that doesnt go away with some intervention usually warrants a call to the doctor.

SarahTx5701 · November 2010

carl0938:

valeriethedwarf:
As someone who experienced severe Eclampsia in my first pregnancy here is my advise. Currently I am being watched very carefully. I too have had a few headaches and my Dr was not concerned because it is very rare to get pre eclampsia before 20 weeks. Also the headache I had with my pre-e in my first pregnancy was very very severe and not like any other I have had in my life. I would say mention it to your Dr but as long as your number are BP is good it is probably ok.

Thanks Valerie...I will def. mention it to my OBGYN. Is there anything specific to be for watching past 20 weeks?

severe and persistant headache, sudden swelling in hands and face, visual floaters or flashes, pain under rib cage on right side, high BP, protein in your urine are all signs of pre-elclampsia.

june10-06 · November 2010

I had high blood pressure last pregnancy and headaches were a sign. At the time, I thought I was just withdrawing from caffiene. But like pp said if tylenol or caffiene doesn't help then call doc. You can also check your blood pressure at a drug store if it's been a while since last appt, although I hear those aren't totally reliable.

JessicaG56 · November 2010

kdodge423:
SarahTx5701:
carl0938:

I have gotten plenty of rest, drink tons of water, and taken tylonel (but am trying to limit that). I went to bed with it and woke up in the morning. I don't really drink caffeine.

I am not really asking how to make it go away (though that would be nice), more should I be concerned about high blood pressure etc? or if it is realtively normal?

headaches that do NOT go away with TYLENOL are cause for concern. yes.

But dont be a moron, take the tylenol.

A headache that does not go away with interventions is worrisome sometimes. So before you call your doctor, take some medicine and drink some caffeiene.

I disagree. Tylenol doesn't do jackshit for me with any kind of pain- and never has.

Yes i agree tylenol is a waste for me!

valeriethedwarf · November 2010

Sarah is correct, any of these symptoms past 20 weeks and I would call the DR. My best advise though is to try not to worry about these things and enjoy being pregnant.

LynsiBHM · November 2010

I have gotten headaches since pretty much day 1 Angry

I drink a ton of water anyway, and have upped it for pregnancy. I hate when people (my OB included) recommend a nap or a bath to make me feel better. I HAVE A JOB PEOPLE!!! My tests have also come back great, so the only cause at this point seems to be the dreaded "Hormones" gah!

I do find that ICE COLD water helps (instead of a cool bottle) and that getting up and walking around (away from my computer monitor, preferably out in fresh air) helps a little.

RachieTK · November 2010

I've been having headaches and eye focusing problems. Last week I had a killer migrane for over a day. I think the 2 are related, but the eye doctor didn't find anything when I went last week, but won't dialate my eyes while pregnant.

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