https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:21:36 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/awful-headaches-in-first-trimester-please-help#post-1521046 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 19:13:09 +0000 wonderstruck 1521046@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: You're a braver woman than me! I have a crazy needle phobia, I could never do that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/awful-headaches-in-first-trimester-please-help#post-1521041 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 19:10:53 +0000 Foodnerd81 1521041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had awful headaches too, and I felt so guilty about taking meds (unnecessarily guilty since doctors say they are ok- it was just crazy preggo hormones!) What helped me finally was acupuncture! It took a few weeks of treatments and then I didn't have a headache for like a year- amazing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/awful-headaches-in-first-trimester-please-help#post-1520968 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 18:35:01 +0000 MsLipGloss 1520968@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsKoala: I am so glad it helped! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/awful-headaches-in-first-trimester-please-help#post-1520759 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 16:20:13 +0000 Mrs. M 1520759@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sorry you are suffering! I experienced the same thing. I had headaches with my first pregnancy, but the second has been way worse. For some weird reason drinking something really cold (slurpees or watermelon slushes that I occasionally make) give me some relief of headaches (and also nausea). I think my headaches/migraines were also allergy related, but during my first trimester I was still breastfeeding LO #1 and was afraid the allergy meds would kill my supply. I hope you get some relief soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/awful-headaches-in-first-trimester-please-help#post-1520681 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 15:52:42 +0000 MrsKoala 1520681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a week of migraines in the 6th week. I think I posted on here in desperation and @MsLipGloss suggested calling my OB and asking about Fioricet. It totally stopped the migraine cycle and I was migraine free until the third tri. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/awful-headaches-in-first-trimester-please-help#post-1520599 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 15:15:07 +0000 gingerbebe 1520599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wonderstruck: I take a hot shower and let the water beat on my face and at the base of my skull/shoulders. Then I take the rapid-release Tylenol with a cup of hot water and then lay down in a dark room with 2 gel ice packs (the kind that are squishy). I place one at the base of my skull and I place one over my eyes/brow bone. I also put a pillow under my knees and elevate my legs a little. I don't know why, but that usually relieves my headache in about 20-30 minutes, or at least helps me doze off for a while. I keep like 4-6 of those icepacks in my freezer at all times for this exact reason. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/awful-headaches-in-first-trimester-please-help#post-1520539 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 14:58:41 +0000 MaryM 1520539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another helpful thing if it's sinus related pressure is to put a heat pack (like the microwavable rice kind) on your forehead. Just make sure it's not so hot it's uncomfortable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/awful-headaches-in-first-trimester-please-help#post-1520480 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 14:46:35 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1520480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wonderstruck: I had it with my first pregnancy even though I never had allergies. Sure enough it hit me again. It takes about 3 days for the claratin to get built up in your system. Neti Pot also really helps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/awful-headaches-in-first-trimester-please-help#post-1520469 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 14:44:47 +0000 psw27 1520469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No real advice, other than to commiserate! I try and stay hydrated but it is hard. I did try smartwater and that helped a bit. I also did the neti pot last week and that helped but my headaches feel mostly sinus related. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/awful-headaches-in-first-trimester-please-help#post-1520467 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 14:44:41 +0000 wonderstruck 1520467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Just talked to her and that's exactly what she recommended. Fingers crossed that it helps! It does seem to be intensified behind my eyes, so definitely a possibility.</p> <p>@Mrs. Champagne: Interesting! I'll give it a shot if the allergy meds don't help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/awful-headaches-in-first-trimester-please-help#post-1520455 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 14:41:42 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1520455@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No advice, just commiseration. My awful headaches actually stopped during pregnancy...and now they're back. All of my surefire remedies have already been mentioned here (ice, caffeine, dark room, Tylenol) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/awful-headaches-in-first-trimester-please-help#post-1520450 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 14:40:39 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 1520450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a head ache everyday almost all day. At 17 weeks I went to the chiro and didn't get another one my entire pregnancy!! Highly recommend :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/awful-headaches-in-first-trimester-please-help#post-1520444 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 14:39:08 +0000 Zbug 1520444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So sorry! I had these too, and they are the worst. Mine were also not from caffeine, but I occasionally felt better after chugging coke and electrolyte drinks (this is also my hangover cure). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/awful-headaches-in-first-trimester-please-help#post-1520402 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 14:27:50 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1520402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wonderstruck: My pregnancy headaches are related to sinus pressure. Even though I don't feel it in my nose, it builds up behind my eyes and gives me headaches. I never have allergies but I know that is what its from. </p> <p>Talk to your OB about trying an allergy pill. If I stay on top of claritin daily I am fine. Occasionally I add a bit of tylenol or sudafed as needed after that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/awful-headaches-in-first-trimester-please-help#post-1520267 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 13:48:56 +0000 wonderstruck 1520267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyG: I just tried this, good idea. It helped in the moment, although the relief stopped pretty much the moment I removed the ice. Better than nothing, though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/awful-headaches-in-first-trimester-please-help#post-1520158 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 13:20:46 +0000 septca 1520158@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wonderstruck: if you can get drugs, do it! Mine were hormonal (I had the same issue when I went off my progesterone endometriosis medicine), so there wasn't much I could do but cry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/awful-headaches-in-first-trimester-please-help#post-1520154 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 13:19:59 +0000 edelweiss 1520154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yes, call your OB to see if s/he can suggest or prescribe anything for you. those sound awful, you poor thing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/awful-headaches-in-first-trimester-please-help#post-1520111 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 13:10:38 +0000 MsLipGloss 1520111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wonderstruck: I had a migraine from weeks 16-21 . . . it took a combination of Fioricet and Benadryl to get any kind of relief. I hope you feel better soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/awful-headaches-in-first-trimester-please-help#post-1520102 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 13:08:17 +0000 wonderstruck 1520102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@raspberries: I'm throwing up a lot, so I'm sure I'm dehydrated...but they're not any better or worse when you compare the days I'm drinking plenty of water to the days I throw up constantly, so I'm not sure there's a connection there. Usually accupressure does help my headaches, but this week nothing has worked! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/awful-headaches-in-first-trimester-please-help#post-1520098 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 13:06:48 +0000 wonderstruck 1520098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsLipGloss: It never even occurred to me that they could give me meds for it, I guess I assumed just because most painkillers aren't safe when pregnant. I'll give them a call and see what they say! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/awful-headaches-in-first-trimester-please-help#post-1520096 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 13:06:33 +0000 raspberries 1520096@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My doctor has said that some headaches may be caused by mild dehydration - maybe make sure you're drinking enough water? You could also try shiatsu or acupressure! (Sorry, not surefire advice, but I figured it couldn't hurt to pass that on.) Sorry you have to deal with this - ugh! :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/awful-headaches-in-first-trimester-please-help#post-1520092 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 13:05:53 +0000 MsLipGloss 1520092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Call your OB and ask for meds. Other than being able to sleep it off, it's the only thing that will help (if it truly is a migraine). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/awful-headaches-in-first-trimester-please-help#post-1520091 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 13:05:48 +0000 JennyG 1520091@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tried ice on the back of my neck and that seemed to help a lot. It didn't always make it go away, but it usually made it so I could at least continue with part of my day without being in agony. Big hugs!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/awful-headaches-in-first-trimester-please-help#post-1520079 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 13:01:53 +0000 septca 1520079@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>((huge hugs)) I am so sorry. I have no advice, but I wanted to say that I feel for you. I had the same issue during first tri (until about week 8-9). My mom said she did, too. It's terrible and was the worst part about pregnancy for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/awful-headaches-in-first-trimester-please-help#post-1520063 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 12:58:02 +0000 wonderstruck 1520063@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I experienced this somewhat with my first pregnancy, but it's SO MUCH WORSE this time! I get horrible headaches that often become migraines, and it happens every single day - this has been going on for over a week now! </p> <p>I'm desperate for relief and hoping for some advice. It's not a caffeine headache, and it's not helping to take some Tylenol and lay down in a dark quiet room, which is typically my go-to method for getting rid of headaches. I'm having an awful time taking care of L because I'm just in agony from the afternoon until DH gets home at 6:30 and I finally get to go lay down (which helps a bit in that moment because there's no light and sound aggravating it, but the second I get up the headache is back full force.)</p> <p>Suggestions?? Please! </p>