Tension headache not responding to paracetamol

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Can anyone suggest something that might help? The right side of my head feels like it is being squashed.

Cold pack, rest.

How many weeks pg are you? Any swelling in face, hands or feet?

I'm 21 weeks. No swelling. I think the cold pack is helping.

I have high blood pressure and I have to go to hospital when headaches aren't relieved by paracetamol. Are you seeing any flashing lights in front of your eyes? How far along are you?

No, no flashing lights. It really is just one side of my head, which suggests it is my usual tension headache as my jaws are a bit uneven.

Could you be dehydrated? I never really have headaches but did in first pregnancy. Only thing that worked was about 3 litres of water a day.

I think you can take ibuprofen in the second trimester if absolutely necessary, don't quote me on that as not 100% but you can check online, there should be nhs advice available.

Get yourself an eye test tomorrow. My midwife told me the shape of your eyeball can change during pregnancy. I used to wear glasses for on the computer only but after weeks of a banging headache I started wearing them 24/7 and my headaches went away. X

I had an eye test a couple of weeks ago, so I don't think it's that. I'll try drinking more and google ibuprofen.

Those 4head menthol sticks are great, see if you can use those,

I googled 4head;

Can 4head be used during pregnancy/breast-feeding?

This product can be used during pregnancy and while breast-feeding. The ingredient has been in widespread use in this and similar preparations for many years, without significant adverse reports. However, safety trials have not been conducted.

i second 4head stick - amazing for tension headache

I used 4head during pregnancy. Life saver!

Yes, I'm sure I used it when pregnant & prior to pregnancy it was my hangover staple