https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 21:33:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-shortly-after-waking-up#post-2676055 Sun, 08 Jan 2017 16:58:31 +0000 JennyPenny 2676055@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlebug: @Boogs: My BP has stayed pretty low this pregnancy but I'll definitely ask at my next appointment to see if anything has changed... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-shortly-after-waking-up#post-2676022 Sun, 08 Jan 2017 14:55:13 +0000 Boogs 2676022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How had your BP been? Just to be safe I would see if there are any changes in it when you're having these problems. </p> <p>Otherwise, lots of hydration to see if it helps. I had migraines for the first time with my second pregnancy and my OB said it just had to do with hormone changes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-shortly-after-waking-up#post-2676017 Sun, 08 Jan 2017 14:05:50 +0000 littlebug 2676017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How's your blood pressure? It could just be normal pregnancy increase in blood pressure, but I'd definitely mention to your OB at your next appointment. Spikes in BP can cause headaches. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-shortly-after-waking-up#post-2676013 Sun, 08 Jan 2017 13:44:41 +0000 JennyPenny 2676013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hellobeeboston: Hmm... glad to know it went away without having to do anything special. Fingers crossed this happens for me and @Astro Bee too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-shortly-after-waking-up#post-2676011 Sun, 08 Jan 2017 13:37:54 +0000 hellobeeboston 2676011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyPenny: this just happened to me after having a sinus infection. I think it was related. I took Tylenol or Motrin in the morning and I drank a Gatorade or smart water for the electrolytes.... I don't know if those helped but it went away after about a week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-shortly-after-waking-up#post-2675992 Sun, 08 Jan 2017 11:42:05 +0000 JennyPenny 2675992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Astro Bee: I'm sorry you're experiencing them too, but it sounds like we have so many things in common that at least one (or all) of them have to be a factor! Fingers crossed we can find a solution soon... I haven't had any early wakings or less sleep myself, but I can definitely see that making things worse!</p> <p>@Mrs. Goose: It sure does seem like a lot of weird symptoms can be explained by how blood moves when you're pregnant. Such a strange time... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-shortly-after-waking-up#post-2675979 Sun, 08 Jan 2017 11:21:29 +0000 Mrs. Goose 2675979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I find that mine seems to be worse/appear when standing. Like the blood starts moving through your body but because you're a little dehydrated it's harder on your body? (That's my made up doctor answer, but it makes sense to me!). Also, your being pregnant is a contributor too because some people are more prone to headaches in pregnancy and you just need more water then anyway. </p> <p>Glad it's going away faster today! Sometimes water can work wonders.</p> <p>ETA: the food idea @astrobee said also makes sense. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-shortly-after-waking-up#post-2675978 Sun, 08 Jan 2017 11:19:16 +0000 Astro Bee 2675978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've also been experienceing headaches like this. And I'm also pregnant (24 weeks), had a cold over the holidays, and headaches with it. The weather keeps changing here, too. </p> <p>They might all contribute to getting a headache, but here are some other thoughts I had:<br /> - slightly dehydrated (I haven't been as diligent the last few days about drinking water).<br /> - hungry (maybe have something by your bed to eat when you first wake up, like a granola bar)<br /> - change of routine and/or lack of sleep; this has been a big thing for me. I have to get up at 5:45 for work and haven't been going to bed early enough since I went back to work last week. </p> <p>I hope you are able to prevent those headaches from forming. My hair has been hurting for days just based on the two morning headaches last week! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-shortly-after-waking-up#post-2675976 Sun, 08 Jan 2017 11:15:02 +0000 JennyPenny 2675976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Goose: That is the Dr. Google answer that most seems to make sense. Though most people seem to already have the headache while they're lying in bed, whereas I don't get mine till I'm up and moving about. I've been pounding back water this morning (48 oz already!) in case that's the cause and I do think I'm recovering faster this morning than yesterday... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-shortly-after-waking-up#post-2675975 Sun, 08 Jan 2017 11:12:15 +0000 Mrs. Goose 2675975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Could it maybe be because you haven't drank any liquids for an extended period of time? I wake up with headaches sometimes and wonder if that's the reason why. It could at least be contributing to it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-shortly-after-waking-up#post-2675970 Sun, 08 Jan 2017 10:58:26 +0000 JennyPenny 2675970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For the past 3 days I've gotten up in the morning feeling fine, then about 15 minutes into the day a headache starts to build and by 30 minutes (usually I'm making or eating breakfast at this point) it is insanely intense and unbearable. Has anyone else experienced something like this? My Dr. Googling shows mostly headaches that people wake up with, which hasn't been the case with me. I've been able to take some acetaminophen (25 weeks pregnant) and lay back down and usually its gone by midday and I continue to be fine. </p> <p>Some possible contributions:<br /> - 25 weeks pregnant<br /> - I just got over a sinus infection which had bad headaches as part of it, but I've been fine for a week before this kicked in<br /> - We just got a big (for us) snowstorm with a drop in barometric pressure. My coworker suggested this as a cause Friday at work, but that seems like it could maybe account for one day - but all 3? </p> <p>Anyone have any similar experiences or advice? </p>