Horrible nasty headaches

I've got a nasty vicious headache I seem to get them a bit lately, I've heard that sometimes happens when you're pregnant. But it's getting a bit frustrating - I've had it four days, and had to take one and a bit of them off work (I know... taking a day off work for a headache sounds so pathetic!). But it really is nasty, and it seems to be setting my MS back off too (vomiting + headache = no fun!).

Like I told DH - it makes me feel really stink. And I feel stink because I can't kill it with drugs. And I can't kill it with drugs because we're having a baby. And that's fantastic! So in the big picture, who cares.

In the little picture, though - is there any miracle cure for preggy headaches I'm missing? I'm willing to try just about anything!

My nathuropath said to drink Apple juice. Worked for me in reducing headaches

That reminded me for my 2nd preg I ate apples rather than drank the juice. So either way helps.

i had horrible headaches in early pregnancy, one lasted for over 3 weeks, panadol wasn't doing anything at all so i went to the doctor and he gave me some tramadol but told me only to take 1 of them as there isn't really any research into if they are safe in pregnancy or not. the tramadol finally took the edge off the headache enough for the panadol to work.

Try to keep well hydrated as well, being dehydrated is a major cause of headaches cos it reduced the amount of fluid around your brain.

Headache like a migraine??? Dizzyness and can't see?
I get migraines all the time. Got them all thourgh PG with Rayn and the only thing that would knock them off was about 4 panadol rapids, over 8 hours or 2 Nurofen migraine pills. ANd of course couldnt' take either of them while PG. SO just rode them out.
Drink  lots of water. Apples a new one, might try that next time. It might be a dehydration thing. 
Funny that though cause this time around I haven't had one headache or migraine.... 

Cranial-sacral therapy is safe during pregnancy, and really gentle. My Mum and a friend both swear by this as an excellent method for permanently getting rid of migranes they'd suffered on and off for years.  May be worth a try if nothing else works?  I looooove having cranial-sacral massage during pregnancy ... gets rid of all the dull aches and back pain etc that develop the bigger bubs gets .

I went through at least a month of headache followed by migraine followed by headache - in the second trimester after thinking I'd got off lightly with being sick in the first. Best thing is accupuncture - just make sure you go to someone who specialises in pregnancy accupuncture. I went to my backup MW's so I knew it was safe, and I can't recommend how wonderful it is. The first time didn't make a difference, but it got better the next couple of times, and the terrible migraines stopped and now I just get slight headaches, but rarely. My doctor said at the first sign of a headache to take panadol, because that would at least help it from getting worse, and if it wasn't a headache, then panadol won't do any harm. I was also prescribed codeine which I only succumbed to once.
Another trick the doctor suggested and I swear this also helps - one icepack on the forehead, but rather than one on the back of the neck, try using a heatpack. Seems to help with any neck tension and is very soothing. Hydration will also help.

kakapo wrote: Cranial-sacral therapy is safe during pregnancy, and really gentle. My Mum and a friend both swear by this as an excellent method for permanently getting rid of migranes they'd suffered on and off for years.  May be worth a try if nothing else works?  I looooove having cranial-sacral massage during pregnancy ... gets rid of all the dull aches and back pain etc that develop the bigger bubs gets .

I second cranial-sacral therapy. The other option if your headaches are ongoing is to see a chiroprator who will be able to tell where in your nervous system anything is going wrong.

Yep, I've been suffering headaches too... one a week ago that lasted two or three days and I really should have taken time off work but felt a bit like you, silly that a headache should have that effect!

I know dehydration is a big cause for me, so try really hard to keep a drink bottle of water by me at all times to sip on... not heard of the apples thing before but will also be trying that next time!

It could be your body trying to tell you to slow down.  I usually suffer from headaches when I'm tired and/ordehydrated.  So slow down, keep well hydrated, take some panadol, have a long bath and put a cold flannel over your forehead and eyes and (once out of the bath) nap if you can.

As an aside did you know that sex can help get rid of headaches?  It's something to do with the endorphins released during orgasm - so sorry ladies you can't use the old "but I've got a headache" excuse anymore.