How do I get rid of a killer headache while pregnant without taking medication?

Answer 1

Drink lots of water. One of the most common reasons for headaches is minor dehydration, which pregnant women are more susceptible to. In addition to that just try to take it easy, dim the lights, take a nap or a long hot shower.

Answer 2

Preggie pops gave me headaches. I think it was after the sugar rush, I got the sugar downs...

Make sure that you're hydrated. Keep drinking water 8 - 8 oz glasses a day. Dehydration causes headaches.

Make sure that you're getting enough rest. We can't all relieve all the stress in our lives, so getting enough rest is the one thing that we can control better. Take a nap if/when you can.

Eat regularly, and healthy. Keep to the small meals every few hours, with plenty of healthy snacks. Sugar lows from not eating can also cause headaches.

Make sure you're getting plenty of fresh air. I know it's hot, but if you can, get a morning or evening breeze if you can. Overheated, smoke-filled or poorly ventilated rooms cause headaches.

You can also try acupuncture or massages.

If an unexplained headache persists for more than a few hours, returns very often (almost daily(, is the result of fever, or is accompanied by visual disturbances or puffiness of the hands & face, call your doctor ASAP.

Answer 3

A lot of people get migraines -- about 11 out of 100. The headaches tend to start between the ages of 10 and 46 and may run in families. Migraines occur more often in women than men. Pregnancy may reduce the number of migraines attacks. At least 60 percent of women with a history of migraines have fewer such headaches during the last two trimesters of pregnancy. Until the 1980s, scientists believed that migraines were due to changes in blood vessels within the brain. Today, most believe the attack actually begins in the brain itself, and involves various nerve pathways and chemicals in the brain. A migraine attack can be triggered by stress, food, environmental changes, or some other factor. However, the exact chain of events remains unclear. Migraine attacks may be triggered by: Allergic reactions Bright lights, loud noises, and certain odors or perfumes Physical or emotional stress Changes in sleep patterns Smoking or exposure to smoke Skipping meals Alcohol Menstrual cycle fluctuations, birth control pills Tension headaches Foods containing tyramine (red wine, aged cheese, smoked fish, chicken livers, figs, and some beans), monosodium glutamate (MSG), or nitrates (like bacon, hot dogs, and salami) Other foods such as chocolate, nuts, peanut butter, avocado, banana, citrus, onions, dairy products, and fermented or pickled foods Symptoms Migraine headaches, which can be dull or severe, usually: Feel throbbing, pounding, or pulsating Are worse on one side of the head Last 6 to 48 hours Symptoms accompanying migraines include: Nausea and vomiting Sensitivity to light or sound Loss of appetite Fatigue Numbness, tingling, or weakness Warning signs (auras) that can precede a migraine include seeing stars or zigzag lines, tunnel vision, or a temporary blind spot. Symptoms that may linger even after the migraine has gone away include: Feeling mentally dull, like your thinking is not clear or sharp Increased need for sleep Neck pain That the best ive got, good luck man.

Answer 4

If you can find someone to rub your pressure points found in between your first finger and thumb.Kind od in the fleshy part of the web of skin.They only have to massage this area for a few mintues before you should feel relief. If you feel better and then the headache comes back it could be because of a back problem.

Answer 5

Pure lavender oil or a good lavender candle. Put the oil on your wrists and a little on your clothing and some behind your ears also have a good sniff from the bottle. Works for most of my headaches and haven't taken headache tablets for years. Good Luck

Answer 6

Try laying down in a dark quiet room with a cold washcloth on your forehead/eyes. Tylenol is really OK when you are pregnant tho!

Answer 7

I have migraines, and when I was pregnant I had them all of the time! I would drink a cup of coffee ( caffeine opens up the blood vessels in your head) then go lie down in a VERY dark room by my self. I also would do yoga deep breathing to oxygenate myself.

Answer 8

It might help to hold a cold washcloth to the back of your neck or over your eyes, I find it really helpful when I have a bad one to place the washcloth in a bowl of ice water first, it can by shocking, but it helps.

Good luck, hope this helps!

Answer 9

you can take tylenol but what worked better for me was a lot of water..
If its a presistent headache you should go to the Dr.

Answer 10

the very occasional tylenol is ok, but there is a risk to the baby's kidneys so one in a blue moon. drink water and lay down and get baby's dad to give you a neck rub. it's the least he can do. :)