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Persistence headache, a little worried

Aprilbaby2015Aprilbaby2015 member
in April 2015 Moms
I've had a headache in the back of my head going on over 24 hours now. I just moved and have not been able to see a doctor due to my insurance not kicking in yet. Not sure if I should worry.. Thinking about going to the hospital if I wake up with the headache still. Any thoughts?
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Re: Persistence headache, a little worried

  • kjones115kjones115 member
    Consider 24 hours lucky. I've been getting a headache about once a week that lasts 48+ hours. Tylenol doesn't really help me but I take it. I get minimal relief but at that point anything helps. Headaches are very common apparently. I just chug water, stay in a darker room if possible and keep myself cool. I also drink either a cup of caffeinated tea or a coke. If it continues call a doctor and talk to the nurses. Good luck!
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  • wolowizardwolowizard member
    I wouldn't go to the hospital for something as minor as a headache. I would try other things first. I've suffered from headaches for years (but they're not migraine level headaches thankfully). I've figured out exactly what works for me. These things are true still during pregnancy, though I used to be able to sleep off headaches, and I can't seem to do that with the pregnancy headaches. I drink a cup of coffee, and a cup a water and take tylenol (it was ibuprofen when I wasn't pregnant). Sometimes I have to throw up too to relieve any pressure. 
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  • ally3242ally3242 member
    Do you have allergies or are you dehydrated? I would try to drink a lot of water, pop some tylenol and maybe even have a bit of coffee or something before you go to the hospital. Do you think it could be a migraine?
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  • Sharon&PaulSharon&Paul member
    Have you BP checked. Pregnancy ca cause an elevation of BP and a headache can be the first presentation. If you don't have a cuff, most pharmacy and supermarkets have a machine (not the best).
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  • smilesallaroundsmilesallaround member
    rachelmichelle1 said:

    A mixture of peppermint and lavender oil to the temples has been working wonders for me. I had pregnancy induced migraines last time. Hang in there.

    I have been told to stay away from peppermint oil as it can cause contractions to start early.
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  • fatcat11188fatcat11188 member
    I have been going on day three of a horrible headache. Nothing is really touching it, but I did take Tylenol last night because I was in tears. They suck. I have tried the above mention except the oils and BP and it helps from getting worse but they haven't gone away. I just keep telling myself it could be worse and take the headache-  hoping they go away soon for all of us!!

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