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((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.

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).

@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!

@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.

@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.

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.

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

@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.

@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.

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.

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.