https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 02:55:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-helps-you-with-your-headaches#post-1224915 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:55:01 +0000 teamjse 1224915@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So sorry to hear about your lo. I have chronic headaches vac get some relief from ice packs. Sometimes I sleep with one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-helps-you-with-your-headaches#post-1224893 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:47:06 +0000 autumnlove 1224893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: I will do everything possible to avoid another IV!!!!! :-( </p> <p>Thanks for all the suggestions!!! &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-helps-you-with-your-headaches#post-1224777 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:07:33 +0000 Littlebit 1224777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have bad migraines and headaches and I do the following:</p> <p>Stay in a quiet, super dark room. Like cover the alarm clocks and light blocking curtains dark. I use a cold washcloth on my forehead and press my palms into my eyes (like #2 that MrBee posted). I try to drink a lot of caffeine and water. And I also do this one:</p> <p>One pressure point that may help relieve your headaches is located in the webbing of your hand between your thumb and index finger. Hold your hand so your palm is facing the floor and pinch the webbing with the thumb and forefinger of your opposite hand. Squeeze this area until it is tender and continue to massage for 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat on the opposite hand. Do not stimulate this point if you are pregnant. (<a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/154948-pressure-points-for-headaches/" rel="nofollow">http://www.livestrong.com/article/154948-pressure-points-for-headaches/</a>)</p> <p>ETA: whoops! Took wayyyyyy too long writing this. @spaniellove: beat me to it! I do exactly what she says. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-helps-you-with-your-headaches#post-1224727 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:50:00 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1224727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Putting a cold rag on my head and laying down in a dark room usually helps me. I hope she feels better soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-helps-you-with-your-headaches#post-1224696 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:39:54 +0000 spaniellove 1224696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sometimes it helps to squeeze a pressure point between the thumb and index finger, in the thick fleshy part. I just start squeezing and hold on for a while because the pain goes away as long as I squeeze that spot! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-helps-you-with-your-headaches#post-1224676 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:34:20 +0000 MsLipGloss 1224676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: Yeah . . . my parents were out, and the babysitter told my mom that I had been throwing a fit all night long. My mom said she found me curled up holding my head and crying. She suspected a headache/migraine because she has them, and thought it was really odd behavior from me (apparently I was a hair puller, but otherwise, I barely registered on the drama llama scale). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-helps-you-with-your-headaches#post-1224667 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:32:24 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 1224667@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: Could you cut it with some juice to entice her? I hate the idea of your sweetie suffering like that. Some kids even end up re-hospitalized with this kind of headache. They get hydrated by IV to help with the pain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-helps-you-with-your-headaches#post-1224664 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:30:45 +0000 autumnlove 1224664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsLipGloss: since 3?!? :-( I will try the cool washcloths!</p> <p>@Mrs. Jacks: I bought her some new straw cups...hopefully that encourages her to drink more water! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-helps-you-with-your-headaches#post-1224617 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:14:10 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 1224617@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: hydration works best for these . Sorry :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-helps-you-with-your-headaches#post-1224608 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:11:23 +0000 MsLipGloss 1224608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Caffeine, darkness, quiet, and something cool on my forehead/back of my neck. When I was little and got a migraine (I have had them since I was 3), my dad used to wash my hands and feet with a cold washcloth while another cold washcloth was on my forehead. I can't even tell you how relaxing that was and how much better I felt! I would also give her an aspirin if she can keep it down/ is not nauseated. I'm sorry. :(</p> <p>ETA: Heat (from showers or too many covers) always made my head hurt worse . . . fwiw. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-helps-you-with-your-headaches#post-1224597 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:08:26 +0000 lemondrop 1224597@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: yeah, I know- good luck holding a toddler in water, but maybe if you could get in the shower with her, and hold/snuggle her to get the water on her head? Yeah, easier said than done! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-helps-you-with-your-headaches#post-1224567 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:02:57 +0000 autumnlove 1224567@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lemondrop: dang, I wish that would work on her...lol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-helps-you-with-your-headaches#post-1224561 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:01:55 +0000 mrbee 1224561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>#2 on this list is really helpful for me!<br /> <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Relieve-a-Tension-Headache" rel="nofollow">http://www.wikihow.com/Relieve-a-Tension-Headache</a></p> <p>You can also try soaking your feet in hot water. I get a lot of headaches, and the key (for me) is often to create a new sensation to distract from the pain. I think massaging your temples, soaking your feet in hot water, or rubbing your hands all achieve the same effect... it distracts your pain system with additional sensation, and provides a lot of relief! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-helps-you-with-your-headaches#post-1224530 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:58:20 +0000 lemondrop 1224530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My heart breaks for her still not feeling all better!</p> <p>Getting my head under a warm shower usually helps my headaches. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-helps-you-with-your-headaches#post-1224529 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:58:16 +0000 citymouse 1224529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: putting pressure on my temples and deep breaths with my eyes closed. I normally use my fists on both sides of my head and push upward. I will rest my elbows on the counter or on my knees, support my head with my fists and push in and up. You could try using your fingers if she will let you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-helps-you-with-your-headaches#post-1224525 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:56:51 +0000 chopsuey 1224525@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Omg that's so sad!!!!!!!! Headaches are the worst.<br /> Usually I pop Tylenol bc I can't take ibuprofen. :(<br /> Rest and fluids help too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-helps-you-with-your-headaches#post-1224515 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:53:59 +0000 littlebug 1224515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Personally, cold makes my head feel like it's going to explode. It HURTS when I have a headache. I need a hot compress to my forehead or my neck. Try the cold first, cuz I know that works for a lot of people, but if that doesn't work, try heat! And good luck. My heart broke a little reading about her clutching her head in pain - poor baby! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-helps-you-with-your-headaches#post-1224501 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:50:19 +0000 Mamaof2 1224501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: Also its just temporary relief but if you put your palms on her temples and squeeze a little it helps relieve the pressure. When I was in college my boss showed me this and it was wonderful - maybe you can have her lay down with ice and you can squeeze her temples for a minute or so to get thru that intense pain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-helps-you-with-your-headaches#post-1224500 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:50:17 +0000 autumnlove 1224500@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: I hope it is a short term side effect! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-helps-you-with-your-headaches#post-1224490 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:48:53 +0000 autumnlove 1224490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: the only thing that seems to help is Daddy but he is usually at work when the headaches strike!</p> <p>I will look into pressure points and massage...thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-helps-you-with-your-headaches#post-1224485 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:48:15 +0000 mrs. wagon 1224485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: that is heartbreaking :( poor sweetheart. I wish I had suggestions! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-helps-you-with-your-headaches#post-1224480 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:46:17 +0000 looch 1224480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well darn. I use aspirin for my headaches, it is the only thing that helps me.</p> <p>You could try pressure points, or massage...there is also accupressure for children....I don't have any good sources, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-helps-you-with-your-headaches#post-1224467 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:44:02 +0000 autumnlove 1224467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I just double checked and her discharge papers say no aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medicine like ibuprofen or naproxen.</p> <p>@Mamaof2: I will try that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-helps-you-with-your-headaches#post-1224455 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:41:24 +0000 Mamaof2 1224455@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>cold! I keep these socks in the freezer (not sure whats in them - rice maybe?) - I put them on the back of my head/neck and lay down - we also use them for the kids boo-boos </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-helps-you-with-your-headaches#post-1224440 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:38:15 +0000 looch 1224440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can she have aspirin instead of tylenol? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-helps-you-with-your-headaches#post-1224409 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:33:02 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 1224409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: actually, a little caffeine might help, too. (Not sure you really want to give her any though) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-helps-you-with-your-headaches#post-1224403 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:32:15 +0000 Kimberlybee 1224403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: oh ok never mind then.... :sad: hope she feels better soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-helps-you-with-your-headaches#post-1224398 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:31:42 +0000 lovehoneybee 1224398@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh poor baby!</p> <p>It's a little weird, but I've gotten some relief from drinking a coke in a warm shower. Otherwise cold, dark room with something over my eyes.</p> <p>ETA: The caffeine helps me, but I am an adult and would feel weird about giving it to my toddler, especially in the form of soda. But maybe a little bit of tea with caffeine? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-helps-you-with-your-headaches#post-1224396 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:30:49 +0000 autumnlove 1224396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BabyBoecksMom: no, she can't have that right now. :( I will try the washcloth! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-helps-you-with-your-headaches#post-1224395 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:30:18 +0000 Kimberlybee 1224395@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: oh no, so sorry for both you and her! We were given the okay to give Advil at her 6 months shots in case of fever so maybe try Advil? </p>