My dr told me to take only tylonol and I have already taken it about 2 hrs ago, it has not even touched this headache, I have a call in to my OB Nurse but so far they have not called back yet, can anyone relate or have any suggetions, I tooke a shower thismorning to try to calm it but it didnt work. Thanks in advance!
2007-03-26 09:06:40 · 21 answers · asked by Katy 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Drink a caffinated beverage. It won't hurt baby, but may help immensely. Also, fill the bath with ankle deep warm water (as warm as possible). Put your feet in and put an ice pack on the back of your neck. I've suffered from migraines and that's just one of my little tricks. Hope it helps! Best of luck.
2007-03-26 09:11:33 · answer #1 · answered by duckygrl21 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Only take Tylenol. The one that mentioned ibuprofen is incorrect. You can take any of the Tylenol family of products. Tylenol Sinus, etc. I had horrible headaches during my pregnancy -- try a 1/2 can of a soda or 8 oz. of coffee. It's not enough to hurt the baby but can really help that headache. Get plenty of rest at night as well. Good luck! If you're ever in doubt, call the nurse or doctor. You will get some crazy answers on here!
2007-03-26 09:16:56 · answer #2 · answered by mer74 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try laying in a quiet dim place (if you can) and lay a cold pack on your forehead then after a few put on the back of your neck and then on your forehead again going back and forth. The point of this is if your vessels have dilated slightly big (which is not uncommon) this will cause a severe headache that Tylenol willl not help. Then when you add cold this constricts the blood vessels and causes the blood to slow down that is rushing to your head and inturn your head will either lesson or discipate all together! Good luck with the head ache but still it is important to let your Dr know.
2007-03-26 09:13:57 · answer #3 · answered by ChristyE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It very well could be a tension headache. I had them from my 2nd trimester until my daughter was a few months old. It's all the stress of the weight change (carrying a baby, breasts enlarging and pulling on your neck and shoulders), causing the muscles in your neck and shoulders to pull, and cause a headache. If your headache feels more like it's running from the base of your neck and up the top of your head to the front(around your nose), then it's probably a tension head ache. The best thing for that is to have someone (or yourself) rub your neck and shoulders, or try rolling your neck from side to side to loosen those muscles. If it doesn't get better, your doctor can give your a shot of muscle relaxant in your neck (not too painful), or prescribe a muscle relaxant for you to take when you're not working (naproxin, which is safe while pregnant). Good luck!
2007-03-26 09:14:26 · answer #4 · answered by psalms1192532 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since I have been pregnant I have had horrible migraines starting at about 15 weeks or so. I never had problems with it before. Tylenol is fine to take, but it never worked for me either. The dr. eventually prescribed me Tylenol 3, which helps a lot. Just recently she prescribed Midrin, too. So, there are other options. Also, if the pain gets too intense for you to handle, you can go to the hospital and they can give you tylenol 3, a shot, and or an IV drip. Good luck.
2007-03-26 09:14:48 · answer #5 · answered by lysistrata411 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had the same problem..i injured the nerve blocks in the back of my head so i get "worse than migraines"..thats the only way the doctor can expalin my headaches. All i could do was sleep, drink lots of water, and take some tylonol. (whoever that was that said take ibiprofin...id vote no on that. tylonol is really all you can take when pregnant unless your doctor says otherwise). Good luck!!! Hopefully you feel better soon! Get some rest!
2007-03-26 09:13:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got really bad headaches while I was pregnant too, Tylenol is the only thing they recommend. If that doesn't do anything for you, then I would suggest laying down for a little bit and definitely drink LOTS of liquids. There's not much to do but to tough it out really. Perhaps you're stressed out? I would definitely try to relax somehow, going for a walk or something should work: gets your mind off of your pain and just enjoy the scenery. Hang in there-it will go away.
2007-03-26 09:12:57 · answer #7 · answered by Edith 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i agree with what the others have said i too have terrible migraines which also got alot worse while i was pregnant,i would suggest what the others have said by putting a cold towel on the back of your neck or on your forhead,sit down and relax and sit in the dark 4 a while if you can i found that the light seems to make it worse,and if possible have a sleep.i know being sick helps relieve the pressure but im not going to recomend you go make yourself sick hun,hope this answer helps even if its just a little bit xx
2007-03-26 09:20:49 · answer #8 · answered by sugar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suffered migraines (all my adult life) and they told me the same thing. What helped me most was to sleep as much as I could get until the headache went away. And I always put a cool rag on my head (but only because my mom did as a kid). Also keep the lights off if you can. Good Luck.
2007-03-26 09:11:10 · answer #9 · answered by Miss Coffee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always get migraines around 17 weeks in pregnancy and I'm unable to take my prescription meds. I try to fight them off as long as I can (they can last up to 5 days) with tylonal but with 2 of the pregnancies (i've had 3) I had to go to the emergency room and get some demoral. I had to sign some papers saying I wouldn't sue if something did go wrong. But everything turned out okay and it was worth it to get rid of the migraine.
2007-03-26 09:53:54 · answer #10 · answered by manthamom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋