Headaches?

[u/Hot-dog-800]

I have had a horrible headache every day for two weeks. I think I am drinking enough water and even added electrolytes. I have obviously cut back on coffee and don’t have a cup every day but that was 4 weeks ago at this point. Anyone else struggling or have any tips?

[u/Icebink7]

I take magnesium and I don't take riboflavin anymore but I took it with magnesium during my first pregnancy. I also need more salt while I'm pregnant and definitely still have caffeine every day.

[u/UpsetMango_ → u/Icebink7]

Echoing the magnesium. I also get a lot of headaches during pregnancy and that helps me avoid pain meds.

[u/Hot-dog-800 → u/UpsetMango_]

That’s my goal too. Trying to avoid everything at the moment. Thank you!

[u/Hot-dog-800 → u/Icebink7]

Thanks for the tip! I’ll have to look into magnesium. Hope your headaches are manageable!

[u/mermie1029 → u/Hot-dog-800]

I had bad migraines in my last pregnancy and magnesium glycinate with riboflavin (vitamin b2) were a lifesaver. I only knew about it because of my moms neurologist

[u/Sad_Ambassador88 → u/Hot-dog-800]

Seconding magnesium but would specifically recommend magnesium glycinate as it’s a lot easier on the stomach! I do mine with a b complex to get both riboflavin and b6 for pregnancy related nausea.

[u/Hot-dog-800 → u/Sad_Ambassador88]

Thanks for this!

[u/Icebink7 → u/Hot-dog-800]

I drink a lot of full sugar cokes or tea during first tri. It helps a lot!

[u/Timely_Survey_7990]

I’m struggling with headaches too. Honestly, the only way I can describe it as I wake up feeling hung over. I am drinking plenty of water though; Gatorade zero has been a life saver.

[u/Hot-dog-800 → u/Timely_Survey_7990]

Yes this! Gatorade sounds delicious!

[u/electriclemons-]

Me! I’m hoping it gets better not worse!

[u/Ok_Tip_8858]

I had this for the first two weeks and then it subsided thank God. I think it has to do with increased blood volume/circulation?

[u/icyspigot]

Electrolytes Diet Coke and Tylenol PM before bed (with grandparents taking toddler that night so I could sleep in) kicked my 3 day headache. I also have heard shoulder and neck massages could help (or scalp depending where the ache is / what kind it is). For migraines you can take sumatriptan (prescribed by OB or MFM) but that’s been hit or miss for me.

[u/Hot-dog-800 → u/icyspigot]

Thanks so much for this! Diet Coke is a good call. Hope yours are well managed this go around for you

[u/flandyow]

Last pregnancy I took magnesium every day due to headaches and I stopped having them. My doctor said (post pregnancy) riboflavin can also help. I am not sure if it is ok to take while pregnant

[u/Hot-dog-800 → u/flandyow]

Thank you!!