Terrible terrible headaches

[illya16]

Hi mummies, any solutions to my terrible headaches? I'm reaching 16 weeks tomorrow in my first pregnancy but the headaches are getting very very horrible. I don't want to rely on paracetamol but is there any way to relieve this pain? It's so bad that I really don't want to do anything but I still have to work.

Please help!

 

[gundoo]

Do u usually have such headaches before pregnancy? Paractomal is safe ...if really painful and can relief ur pain y not? For me I have migraine which is useless even I eat panadol

 

[#5potato]

I had bad headaches daily when I was about 16 weeks too. I went for prenatal massage and it helped. However do note that not all prenatal massage does it for pregnancies below 20 weeks. I did mine at afond spa once and the headache subsided after that.

 

[illya16]

Do u usually have such headaches before pregnancy? Paractomal is safe ...if really painful and can relief ur pain y not? For me I have migraine which is useless even I eat panadol

No. I don't have such headaches unless I'm really sick. And this only started this week. Feel so horrible. Only normal paracetamol is ok right?

 

[illya16]

I had bad headaches daily when I was about 16 weeks too. I went for prenatal massage and it helped. However do note that not all prenatal massage does it for pregnancies below 20 weeks. I did mine at afond spa once and the headache subsided after that.

Afond spa? Where is that and what's the price like? Looking to go for a massage too. The pregnancy is taking a toll on my body.

 

[Talbjas]

Hi illya16,

I just spoke to my gynae yday regarding severe headaches. I am wk 15, day 3 now, my severe headaches on the right side of my head only, started 2 wks ago, it comes n goes and sometimes last for 2 consecutive days. Doc says becoz of my migraine history, it will worsen throughout my pregnancy. She suggested taking normal panadol, 2tablets every 8hours, not more than 6tablets a day. But I didn't want to expose my baby to panadol so I chose bedrest and try to sleep through it. My husband will also help massage my head every few hours to relieve the tension.

 

[snoopy198520]

For me I use cold pad at the back of my neck to relief the headache. It works for me.

 

[Talbjas]

Hi snoopy198520,

What sort of cold pads do you use? Where do you buy them?

 

[snoopy198520]

Hi snoopy198520,

What sort of cold pads do you use? Where do you buy them?

To use for fever. Can get it from guardian or Watson.

 

[Joanne Chen]

Hi mummies, any solutions to my terrible headaches? I'm reaching 16 weeks tomorrow in my first pregnancy but the headaches are getting very very horrible. I don't want to rely on paracetamol but is there any way to relieve this pain? It's so bad that I really don't want to do anything but I still have to work.

Please help!

Oh dear. I think normal panadol shld be fine.. u shld consult your gynae. Headaches can be caused by many things, include stress. Maybe u can try some stress relief techniques n massages? Shld find out the root cause of your headache and solve the issue from thr. HTHs!

 

[fishieinabauble]

I hope your headaches are much better now. I have terrible headaches up to 16weeks. I suspect is my low haemagoblin level as i was tested ard 8.7. Did you take iron pills? M ok now at 20 weeks no headache. Try eating oranges and eat meiji crackers. It helps a bit for me. Also sleep early and no junk food. Lots of water too..

 

[pixie ng]

for me, i also have headaches during my first trimester. but i didnt take any pain killer at all, just apply medicated oil on my head

 

[nurulimran]

I was given hyperpertension medication for my headache. First time in my life...and first time for my 4th pregnancy.