https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 17 May 2026 02:00:21 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-deal-with-tension-headaches#post-208359 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 06:50:46 +0000 Mrs. Tricycle 208359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It sounds silly, but a little exercise, especially outdoors, usually helps ease my tension headaches. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-deal-with-tension-headaches#post-208317 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 01:56:18 +0000 MaisyMay 208317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks all. I have my regular doc appt tomorrow so I'm going to talk to the doc about headaches/migraines, allergic reactions, things like that. Hopefully this will help. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-deal-with-tension-headaches#post-195306 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:46:40 +0000 littlebug 195306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was going to suggest caffeine, too. And when I was having daily migraines pre-pregnancy, my neurologist prescribed magnesium supplements (apparently people with chronic migraines have low mag levels). I take 1000mg a day, and it helped tremendously. Since I got pregnant, I've noticed an uptick in headaches again, but they are NOT migraines and I can usually at least take the edge off with tylenol. My OB says the mag is ok to keep taking, but check with yours. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-deal-with-tension-headaches#post-195305 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:46:39 +0000 lemondrop 195305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to get them when working at a higher stress job- the second I left work and got in my car they went away. </p> <p>One thing that helped me was to do a neck roll, roll your head in each direction in a circle slowly, tuck your chin to your chest and continue around your neck. Also a heated bag of rice on the back of my neck. And last if all else failed, a very hot shower, running the water down my head. Of course you have to be cautious with hot water and your baby, but I didn't do it for very long when pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-deal-with-tension-headaches#post-195298 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:42:05 +0000 Foodnerd81 195298@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaisyMay: Maybe you can even get a 15 or 30 minute neck massage. </p> <p>Also since you say you don't like coffee, sometimes I think just half a can of coke helps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-deal-with-tension-headaches#post-195295 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:40:25 +0000 MaisyMay 195295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: hmmm....the tension is definitely coming from my neck/shoulder muscles, so I will try that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-deal-with-tension-headaches#post-195291 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:39:06 +0000 MaisyMay 195291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rachel: I can't stand coffee (even pre-pregnant) and most of the tea that I like is decaf. Maybe I'll try switching to black tea or something like that. Thanks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-deal-with-tension-headaches#post-195272 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:29:55 +0000 Foodnerd81 195272@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>An ice pack on the back of my neck/base of my head really helps me, much more than on my forehead (though that feels good too). Lots of neck stretching-- touch your chin to your chest, ears to shoulders, etc. And the best is if you can get someone to do a 'sub-occipital release'-- my sister who is an OT sometimes does it for me and it's the best for tension headaches. I haven't tried this self version, but I just googled and saw this, may be worth a shot: <a href="http://completetherapeutics.co.uk/html/occipital_release.html" rel="nofollow">http://completetherapeutics.co.uk/html/occipital_release.html</a><br /> I get headaches a lot so I try anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-deal-with-tension-headaches#post-195265 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:26:26 +0000 Shutterbug 195265@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaisyMay: I know caffeine is a no-no in large quantities, but maybe a little bit would help? I'm not preg but I know caffeine can help with headaches sometimes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-deal-with-tension-headaches#post-195254 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:20:53 +0000 mrsjyw 195254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>UGH i feel your pain! i'm still going through weekly headaches/migraines (had them previously pre-pregnancy as well).</p> <p>heard from DH's masseuse that sleeping with your upper body elevated up and ice packs on your head are key!</p> <p>i've been doing that + tylenoling it up and can usually get through the day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-deal-with-tension-headaches#post-195140 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:00:13 +0000 MaisyMay 195140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: I already eat every 2 1/2 - 3 hours since I am diabetic and monitor my blood sugar, so I can't change that. But, I'll see if perhaps fluids help. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-deal-with-tension-headaches#post-195136 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 12:58:21 +0000 chopsuey 195136@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a few headaches .. I just try to relax and drink lots of fluids. Eating seems to help too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-deal-with-tension-headaches#post-195115 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 12:51:01 +0000 MaisyMay 195115@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never been prone to headaches pre-pregnancy, but as I finished my first trimester and started the second, I have been getting rotten tension headaches. Tylenol isn't helping at all. I tried a heating pad on my neck and shoulders, but that didn't do anything either. I finally ended up falling asleep with a cold pack on my forehead.<br /> The first headache lasted 2 days. Now I went to sleep with one last night, it seemed gone when I woke up, but it's back.<br /> What have you done that's helped? </p>