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Horrible Headaches

NeinerBopper13NeinerBopper13 member
in June 2013 Moms

The past 3 days, I have had a horrible headache. It's so bad today that I now have a sore throbbing spot on the back of my scalp. I began taking 1 Tylenol (500 mgs) twice a day, but now I need 2 at a time (1,000 mgs) in order to just control it. I have a doctors appointment on Tuesday (if I can make it that long without going in earlier), but was wondering if any of you ladies could give me some advice on how to deal with this until then.

I HATE taking meds while pregnant, but I simply have no choice if I want to eat & drink- or even get out of bed, for that matter.

Does this sound like a migraine, or could it be hormonal?

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  • jefkjefk member
    DH gets migraines and it affects his vision.  Caffeine always helps him, though he takes prescription migraine medicine.  It could be that you're dehydrated, overtired, hormonal - but honestly, if you're in that much pain, go to the doctor first thing tomorrow morning.
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  • Stardust54Stardust54 member
    Don't beat yourself up over taking Tylenol. It's totally fine! I recently had a raging headache for ten days straight. The nurse said to drink tons and tons of water, take the Tylenol if it is giving you any relief, and try drinking some Gatorade to replace some electrolytes.

    I also found taking a bath to relax my neck muscles helped, as well as icing my forehead where it hurts. Oh and of course caffeine!!

    Hope you feel better!!
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  • Stef1210Stef1210 member

    If headaches aren't normal for you, I think you should call. It can be a symptom of high blood pressure.

    That being said, I hope it's nothing and that you feel better soon!

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  • CoffeeBeanFiend91CoffeeBeanFiend91 member
    Caffeine helps me when Tylenol isn't enough. If its been days I'd make sure to say something to a doc.
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  • mommakristydawnmommakristydawn member
    Tylenol is fine to take! Try some caffeine to! It is worse to be that sick with a headache than worrying about taking Tylenol.
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  • summer2timessummer2times member
    My doctor recommends no more than 650mg of Tylenol and push fluids, caffeine, cold as you can handle shower and little to no light! Yes like the other ladies said if headaches are not your isual then I would go in. Best of luck to you!
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  • NeinerBopper13NeinerBopper13 member
    Thank you SO MUCH ladies! I took my blood pressure this morning (I have a cuff) & it was 115/63- so normal. I still have a dull headache this morning, so I'm going to follow your orders by drinking coffee, guzzling water, & will take a warm bath, before taking anymore Tylenol to see if any of that ease my discomfort! Thanks for all the suggestions- I'm praying something will help!
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