TTMA Headaches

[pismoduo]

So, lately I've been dealing with a ton of headaches. I'm relatively certain they're a bad combo of stress, allergy-related sinus pressure and fatigue, but they're probably also at least partly due to hormone stuff. Either way, it's killing me. Today I'm practically grinding my teeth to get past it with road construction noise, fan noise from the new server H has left sitting in the middle of my office and computer screens.

Someone tell me how to get rid of them, or at least back them down a bit.

[annapunkalunka]

May 3, 2016 12:23:27 GMT -5 pismoduo said:

So, lately I've been dealing with a ton of headaches. I'm relatively certain they're a bad combo of stress, allergy-related sinus pressure and fatigue, but they're probably also at least partly due to hormone stuff. Either way, it's killing me. Today I'm practically grinding my teeth to get past it with road construction noise, fan noise from the new server H has left sitting in the middle of my office and computer screens.

Someone tell me how to get rid of them, or at least back them down a bit.

I've been getting them lately, too. I started taking Zyrtec every day. I always try to drink a bunch of water (because I feel like I'm always dehydrated) and it that doesn't take me feel better I take some Tylenol. Usually does the trick.

[hurricanerek]

If they're that bad, I think it would warrant a call to your OB.

Otherwise, tons of water. No shame in taking a Tylenol every once in a while either, especially if you need to drive or do something that requires concentration.

[LadyNymeria]

May 3, 2016 12:30:20 GMT -5 hurricanerek said:

If they're that bad, I think it would warrant a call to your OB.

Otherwise, tons of water. No shame in taking a Tylenol every once in a while either, especially if you need to drive or do something that requires concentration.

^^ agree with this

My dr told me Zyrtec was ok, so I also agree with the Zyrtec recommendation from annapunkalunka if you think it's allergy related.

[merryrissmas]

Lovetit for commiseration, I've also had quite a few headaches this pregnancy, mostly sinus-related. I agree with lots of water and a Tylenol or safe decongestant. A little jolt of caffeine helps kick my non-sinus headaches.

Definitely worth mentioning to your OB since you're having so many. Hope you feel better soon!

[pismoduo]

My appointment with my OB is next week, so I figured I'd bring it up then. Their nurse line hasn't been super great in the questions arena in the past.

Right now I'm sitting at about one good solid headache a week (the teeth grinding kind) and maybe one or two smaller, milder headaches in between.

For those of you who take Zyrtec - two questions. 1 - did it help you before pregnancy and 2 - spray or tablet kind? Zyrtec has never helped my sinus congestion in all the years I've had allergies. Flonase always did for a week or so. The only thing that ever really helps fast and long-term is those medicated sinus sprays. I need to ask my OB if that's OK to use.

[singingsea]

+1 on Tylenol and Zyrtec. Also if you think it's allergy related I'd pick up some saline nasal spray. 


Edit: pismoduo Zyrtec tablets helped me a lot before I was pregnant.

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[LadyNymeria]

May 3, 2016 12:39:37 GMT -5 pismoduo said:

My appointment with my OB is next week, so I figured I'd bring it up then. Their nurse line hasn't been super great in the questions arena in the past.

Right now I'm sitting at about one good solid headache a week (the teeth grinding kind) and maybe one or two smaller, milder headaches in between.

For those of you who take Zyrtec - two questions. 1 - did it help you before pregnancy and 2 - spray or tablet kind? Zyrtec has never helped my sinus congestion in all the years I've had allergies. Flonase always did for a week or so. The only thing that ever really helps fast and long-term is those medicated sinus sprays. I need to ask my OB if that's OK to use.

Yes, Zyrtec has always helped me. I took the tablets daily for years before GKU. Now that I was told it was ok, I'll take it when I really need it, but I haven't gone back to daily.

And I would think you're fine waiting until next week to bring it up, I just would mention it when you go.

[pismoduo]

Thanks ladies. A huge glass of water and an iced coffee seem to have backed it down for today. Maybe it is dehydration.

I'll bring it up with my OB next week.

[sodapop]

I get awful headaches i don't drink enough or if I wait too long between my many meals. It usually goes away if I eat or drink.

[jennybeans]

Ugh.. I've been getting awful headaches the last couple days! I've been battling a cold so I'm sure it's partially related to that but like others- a jolt of caffeine, water, or some Tylenol is helping some..

[getzystark]

pismoduo, GUUUUURL I feel you.

My suggestions: water, yoga, stretching, massage, tylenol regularly (even for a short period to get it to go away), caffeine (lots of research shows that the current recommendation is conservative and it's a risk vs benefit thing with bad headaches), night guard, jaw massage, biofreeze to shoulders and neck, limiting screen time when able, meditation, changing your chair or monitor height at work. If you wear glasses or contacts, switching to one or the other.

You have all my sorries. I'm dealing with some terrible stress/tension headaches right now that are to the point where they are making me nauseated. OB recommends time off work (YA RIGHT) and maybe a neuro consult (BOOOOOOO).

[pismoduo]

May 5, 2016 12:19:08 GMT -5 getzystark said:

pismoduo, GUUUUURL I feel you.

My suggestions: water, yoga, stretching, massage, tylenol regularly (even for a short period to get it to go away), caffeine (lots of research shows that the current recommendation is conservative and it's a risk vs benefit thing with bad headaches), night guard, jaw massage, biofreeze to shoulders and neck, limiting screen time when able, meditation, changing your chair or monitor height at work. If you wear glasses or contacts, switching to one or the other.

You have all my sorries. I'm dealing with some terrible stress/tension headaches right now that are to the point where they are making me nauseated. OB recommends time off work (YA RIGHT) and maybe a neuro consult (BOOOOOOO).

Been drinking a lot more water lately and limiting the at the computer when I'm not working. That seems to be helping a little. Changing the chair height might help too - I'm waiting on approval from our HR Dept to buy myself a new desk, hopefully that will come soon.

[karabear4409]

I had a four day migraine last week. My RE told me to add in 400 mg of magnesium twice a day. It has seemed to help a lot!

[madamewaffles]

**lurky lurker who lurks**

I am sorry about the headaches and pressure! I wanted to recommend Zyrtec also in conjunction with this handy tool: shop.neilmed.com/Products/Sinus-Rinse. It is med-free and safe for pregnancy. It really clears so much congestion and allergen/mucus build-up. It is also great for colds. You can get it at Walgreens or Target--just don't buy the generic brand bottles, they suck! Hope you get some relief soon!