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Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

Headaches !!

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kylahh · 08/01/2020 10:56

I'm currently 15 weeks and 3 days and I have been experiencing really bad headaches to the point where I can't really function anyone else had this and is it normal ?? Xx

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R2D2abc · 08/01/2020 13:21

I do. But you have to try and rule out some things.

For example I make sure I have drank enough water. I check my blood pressure just to see if that's the case( had severe preeclampsia in past).
I take some paracetamol to see if it fades.
If I know I drank enough, my BP is fine and after paracetamol my headache subsided, then I don't worry. If it wouldn't I would call my midwife. But before 20 weeks they don't suspect preeclampsia so you might be told to rest a bit, as also tiredness can cause headaches.
It's pretty normal thou to have some headache in pregnancy due to a lot more blood flow and hormones in your body.

Andtwomakesix · 08/01/2020 13:33

I am 14+1 and experiencing the same. I also had preeclampsia the last two times so it is a worry but as R2D2abc says it is too early for that so I just rest and drink plenty. A friend was recommended those migraine gel packs by her midwife. They worked for her so I have a pack ready for my next headache. Hoping the ease off before 20 weeks or I will start worrying about preeclampsia every time.

nicciw87 · 08/01/2020 16:45

Iv been getting them from early pregnancy and still do at 25 weeks just not as frequent been checked twice by midwife because of them and no other symptoms so been told it's hormone related

kylahh · 08/01/2020 19:43

Okay that makes me feel a little better this is my first baba so I didn't Evan know it could be preeclampsia as I thought the only sign for that was swelling thank you guys I can breath now without worry also going to get some of those migraine patches !!

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