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Ugh, I don't have an answer for you but I want to follow this thread! I dread being in the TWW or pregnant with a migraine. My only real relief is Aleve, an NSAID. I think I took it once during the TWW anyway, since I was in such pain.

Have you tried doing an ice pack on the back of your neck? It usually at least takes the edge off for me, especially since I get a lot of tension there.

Other than that, I'm hoping someone has useful info, since I've gotten a couple of really bad headaches recently and don't want to take much in the way of drugs. It could be that you are getting rebound headaches, though, so maybe after your body adjusts it will get better.

I continued to take whatever I was used to while TTC, but during pregnancy, Tylenol is the only "safe" medicine my doctor gave me. I believe Benadryl is also OK, and/or Unisom and they both helped my migraines that I got before pregnancy. Double check, though. Strangely, I stopped getting regular headaches and migraines in pregnancy. I think they had been related to the antidepressants I also stopped taking once I got my BFP!

ETA there may be an OK prescribed migraine med to take while pregnant, your doctor will be able to tell you.

I had migraines for a week at around week 15. My doctor said to take extra strength Tylenol and drink 1/2 a cup of regular coffee.

I generally avoid/limit caffeine, but after a migraine for 3 days, I went for it.

They also suggested the usual: cold washcloth on my neck/forehead, napping, lying in a dark and quiet room, and water.