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Headache driving me mad!!

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mixi82 · 14/12/2013 08:47

Yesterday afternoon I woke up with a headache and it stuck with me all the way through the night and this morning. Within that time I've drank 1.5litres of water and it just hasn't made any difference. Am I safe to take paracetamol? It feels like the sides of my head are going to explode!

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tinselkitty · 14/12/2013 08:57

Um...not to panic you but if you can't shift the headache I think you need to see your MW asap, can be a sign of pre eclampsia. She'll need to check you blood pressure and urine.

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mixi82 · 14/12/2013 11:21

Called my MW, she said very unlikely it's pre eclampsia as this only occurs at around 20 weeks. She also said because my blood pressure, bloods and urine were ok last week it's unlikely to be effected so quickly. She suggested taking paracetamol, which I have now and I'm fine. She said it can be from dehydration as it took me a lot if water to feel better. Thanks for suggestion though

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tinselkitty · 14/12/2013 17:37

Ah good news. Sorry didn't realise how far along you were.

Regular pain killers and rest.

Hope you feel better soon

Monkeybrain10 · 14/12/2013 21:51

Try 4head . I find its great for treating migraine type headaches...it's basically menthol rub for your head. Makes it feel cold so constricts the blood vessels which stops that pounding head. Worth a try if u want to avoid painkillers.

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