https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:01:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-remedies#post-275984 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:55:14 +0000 Foodnerd81 275984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The cold compress on the back of my neck is my favorite-- I'm not even pregnant yet but now it's my favorite first line of defense if I'm at home. Also across my forehead helps a lot, and laying down in a dark room even for 15 minutes. And I second caffeine-- I just weaned myself off of it, in large part so that a little bit will feel like a lot when I get pregnant and get a headache. (Yes, that is my own personal logic, but I think it makes sense). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-remedies#post-275931 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:28:55 +0000 ladyfingers 275931@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@photojane: We're about the same time along, I have been getting awful headaches since week 15, I literally had a headache for a week between 15w3d and 16w3d. It's a little better now but my doctor explained that it's because of the increased blood volume. NOTHING helped -- Tylenol, food, water, napping, etc. Finally I started using a cold compress on the back of my neck, that helped a little! Sorry to hear you're feeling crummy :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-remedies#post-275561 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:36:29 +0000 MaisyMay 275561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I find that caffeine helps my headaches. My doctor even said that a diet soda or big thing of tea isn't a bad thing. Tylenol seldom works for me. Also, I second the massage! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-remedies#post-275551 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:20:16 +0000 sandy 275551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got a few migraines during my pregnancy and what helped me get through them was putting an ice pack on the back of my neck and taking a nap in a dark room. Also taking lots of warm baths seemed to help </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-remedies#post-275540 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:07:27 +0000 pinkcupcake 275540@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tried to rest and sleep it off as much as possible. I took Tylenol if it got unbearable but it usually didn't help too much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-remedies#post-275525 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:52:26 +0000 JessiBee 275525@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with lots of water! I'm convinced most of my headaches are dehydration or something related, so even pre-pregnancy, my first line of defense was a big glass of water (or more), and so far, that seems to be doing the trick now, too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-remedies#post-275455 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:38:36 +0000 chopsuey 275455@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lots of water, rest and tylenol if it doesn't go away! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-remedies#post-275435 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:21:39 +0000 heffalump 275435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Heating pad, accupuncture, massage (after first trimester), peppermint oil..... and if you have to take a med then I would.</p> <p>For me, I have to catch the headache in the beginning or it just gets worse and worse and then its too late and I could have stopped it with a tylenol but I didnt so I have to take something stronger. I know it sucks to take meds during pregnancy but sometimes the benefits outweigh the risks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-remedies#post-275433 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:19:23 +0000 singingbee 275433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use a nasal rinse because most of my headaches are related to allergies. I also use a warm cloth or wrap thing to ease the pressure. If I can get the sinuses open, my headaches go away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-remedies#post-275430 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:18:52 +0000 aprk 275430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the same problem. I miss Advil!!! I've been trying to grit through. Some things that help me are making sure to eat protein to start the day, and staying hydrated. Otherwise, maybe a cold compress on your forehead? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/headache-remedies#post-275424 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:13:22 +0000 photojane 275424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i was a huge pill popper pre-pregnancy. i hate being in any sort of pain, so as soon as a little bit of a headache came on... ibuprofen to the rescue! since being pregnant i've been trying to avoid medicine as much as possible. the past few nights i've been getting terrible headaches, and i'm so tempted to just pop a few tylenol.</p> <p>does anyone have any home remedies for headaches?! </p>