severe headaches?

Question

the past 2 days ive had really bad headache..i dont know what i can do to make it go away. the only thing that usually helps is exedren..but since im prego, i cant take that. tylenol doesnt help, taking a nap seems to make it worse. please help.

btw..i am 11 weeks and 3 days.

Answer 1

If tylenol doesn't work, you need to talk to your doctor

Answer 2

I go through that a lot... And I too was dependent on Excedrin... Which is not good... Tylenol doesn't seem to help me either... What I do to relieve the pain is take a shower... Close my eyes and rub the back of my neck... Try massaging your scalp longer than you would usually do while showering... After you shower... Lay down in a quiet room... Just close your eyes... (Try putting a cold cloth over your eyes) That should help out... Works for me every time... When my boyfriend gets home... and it's a headache day... I have him massage my back and neck... Hope it works for you...

Answer 3

I feel you I've had a couple of really bad headaches that lasted for days at a time, all I did was take the tylenol as directed and try to rest more.

Answer 4

I had these headaches but maybe not as severe as yours- beofre I knew I was pregnant I too was taking Excedrin. I told my doctor Tylenol extra strength or otherwise wasn't working (it was liking taking candy) and of course it wasn't working when I was taking Excedrin. She prescribed Tylenol 3 (Tylenol & Codeine) and it has worked. Also drink lots and lots of water because dehydration can cause these headaches as well. Since I've been taking Tylenol 3 my headaches come less frequently and I take my meds as soon as I feel it comingo n

Answer 5

I just recovered from 6 months of migraines by taking Flax seed oil and evening primrose oil. It's worth looking into.
http://www.diagnose-me.com/treat/T19447.html
"If you're not getting enough EFA's (Essential Fatty Acids) then your nutrition is incomplete. Lack of proper nutrition can cause body systems to function improperly, e.g., cause problems, pain, etc. For example, I suffered with frequent migraine headaches for 10+ years. These headaches sometimes occurred as often as once a week and could last three days. I haven't had a headache, any type of headache, in eight months since supplementing with EFA's. I used to catch colds, including the flu, about four times a year. I haven't been sick at all since taking EFA's. Actually, I haven't been sick for a year and I've never had a flu shot. Also, I just plain feel great!"
http://www.davedraper.com/essential-fatty-acids.html

Answer 6

This happened to me 2x during this pregnancy, I had headaches that lasted for 2 days each. I took Tylenol and it didn't help either. It's just one more thing we have to deal with.

Answer 7

Talk to your Dr but it could be sinus...turn your shower on super hot (DON'T GET IN IT) but let your bathroom get all steamy and sit in there for 20-30 minutes. Also, like I said ask your Dr but you can take up to 1000 mg tylenol at a time (I take 1500 mg but I get migraines - and yes my Dr knows that)

Also try to drink some water, put a cold pack on your head and lay in a dark room....

Good luck.

Answer 8

plenty soreness is from muscle tissue under is an occasion of what could help (based on issues). start up with a pair swigs of molasses or a pair of bananas daily - magnesium (which regulates many stuff in the physique) and potassium (a mandatory development block for muscle tissue). Drink a minimum of a million/2 gallons of water according to day. working a physique low on water is like working a motor vehicle low on oil is the analogy the top of neurology at UCDavis instructed my husband approximately 10 years in the past. Now to the reason - muscle tissue - your returned, neck shoulders and head have gentle spots. they are knots in the fibers of the muscle tissue stated as set off factors. It makes the muscle tissue tight which makes them press on nerves and different issues inflicting the soreness. The treatment - start up with a expert rub down, you will additionally prefer to bypass returned over everywhere you will get to 6-12 circumstances according to consultation as much as six circumstances according to day rubbing (or gently scratching on your head) each the place it somewhat is gentle till the knots bypass away. the placement the place the cranium connects to the backbone press up below the sting of the cranium (to get to those muscle tissue). for greater coaching study The set off element scientific care Workbook by utilising Davies. It teaches what to do and the place the soreness comes from.

Answer 9

Talk to your doctor. It could be normal, but it could also be a sign of gestational diabetes or pre-eclampsia. Better safe than sorry, and he might be able to give you some anti-headache advice!

Answer 10

my guess it that you are in your second trimester. this is so common. when i get headaches i use my index finger and my thumb and sqeeze the pressure point on my opposite hand. your pressure point in the area between your index finger and your thumb where the skin is a little webbed. it takes the pressure off of your head and puts it onto your hand, but your hand can take more pressure than your head. try this!