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Headache!

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mascaraisamust · 17/01/2016 07:59

That's it really. 14 weeks pregnant, had headaches on and off for the last 4 weeks, usually at night before bed but for the last two days it's when I've woken up. I'm drinking water and mainly just water as I don't do tea or coffee anyway. I didn't drink lots before I was pregnant so I'm making a conscious effort to try and drink but it doesn't seem to be enough. On a morning when I wake up my mouth is so dry like im mega dehydrated so I end up drinking near enough a pint of water first thing.

Any tips to get more fluids?! It doesn't help that squash doesn't appeals either. Anyone else suffering from headaches? Reluctant to take paracetamol until I really need it!

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kamillaw · 17/01/2016 09:14

I would recommend 4head for headaches. Might be worth a trip to GP as they have been consistent for a month or so?

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mascaraisamust · 17/01/2016 11:11

I think that's what I'll do tomorrow. Still got it, just won't shift!

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Kstar8 · 17/01/2016 14:30

Another recommendation for 4head sticks. I rub it all over my head and under my nose so I breathe it in and it helps a lot. I'm also struggling to drink a lot as I've gone off hot drinks and only fruit juices interest me. Hoping this changes in the next few weeks!

UptownFunk00 · 17/01/2016 14:33

Up until around 14/15 weeks I was getting really bad, regular headaches.

They ended up prescribing me a small dose of codeine they were getting so bad.

I'd try 4head first though and/or cold compress (not directly on the head though, wit ha towel/teatowel between your skin and the frozen peas or whatever you choose to use).

It's usually hormonal but if it's really bad or you are worried I'd go to see your gp.

Mrspopper · 17/01/2016 17:34

4 head helped me as did the cool and soothe strips.

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mascaraisamust · 17/01/2016 19:29

Thanks for the recommendations, I'll get some 4head. Had a bottle of cold water to my head most of the day!

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MG35 · 17/01/2016 23:18

Hi mascaraisamust I am 22 + 5 and had them (just when the nausea subsided) around week 14 to about week 18 on and off. I was advised by midwife that I could take cocodamol they worked. I've also read eat little often, drink lots and a cold flannel on the forehead really helped. Xx

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mascaraisamust · 18/01/2016 17:22

Thanks for your help! Eased a little today thankfully.

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