Any tips for a headache?

[lydiasings28]

Are you congested? My dr gave me claritin D after having a headache for a week and it helped.

[joyhart02]

I have had the exact same thing for the last two days, I feel your pain.

[lydiasings28]

Boo. Excedrin, a warm bath, and a dark room is all I got then :/

[Deleted]

Ice pack on your head. Seriously.

[creamsiclechica]

Chels, I know you BF, but do you take in any caffeine? I'm not suggesting like an overload, lol, but sometimes caffeine can help a migraine or headache (it's one of the ingredients in Excedrin migraine). Maybe some chocolate, tea, or a small cup of coffee?

[Dorothy Zbornak]

My PT told me to pull my hair close to the roots. She said that could help relieve tension in the scalp.

Sent from my shamcock.

[carawestt]

Feb 27, 2013 15:53:43 GMT -5 Dorothy Zbornak said:

My PT told me to pull my hair close to the roots. She said that could help relieve tension in the scalp.

Sent from my shamcock.

I second this. Every time I have a headache I lay on my H's lap and have him pull my hair.

[lydiasings28]

Feb 27, 2013 15:47:39 GMT -5 @chelsmonster said:

Feb 27, 2013 15:43:03 GMT -5 lydiasings28 said:

Are you congested? My dr gave me claritin D after having a headache for a week and it helped.

i don't think so :inhales through nose deeply: nope! It's just a headache that neverrrr ends.

Oh! I forgot! I didn't realize I had been congested. I guess it's because I am just always that way so it's my normal. Couldn't hurt to try if nothing else works *shrug*

[monkeybabe]

I usually drink a soda to avoid medication.

[irishsara]

I was going to suggest caffeine too.

[erniebufflo]

Caffeine. 

Also, make sure your blood sugar and iron are good. Have a cheeseburger

[laurack]

caffeine for sure! I mean I'm totally addicted to caffeine so if I don't have it I feel like shit.

signed, the mom who breastfeeds and still drinks a large coffee every morning and sometimes also has some in the afternoon as well

[laurack]

Also how about a massage? It can often be a tension headache from stress/hunching at desk etc. You will likely find some painful knots in your neck upper shoulders area...

[rjamz]

I second making sure your blood sugar is good. And I prefer it to be a little dark and cool when I have a headache. I hope you feel better!

[katfco]

Caffeine. Something high in protein or some fruit or vegetable.

[mrsjaymay]

Caffeine often helps for me. Have that Coke!

[katie]

Excedrin is the only thing that works for me when I have a headache. Try the coke and see if it works if you don't have any excedrin.

[Deleted]

Peppermint oil on your temples.

From the girl who suffers from Migraines daily.

And caffeine.

[eav2c]

We swear by these magnet thingies that go on your pressure points on your head. I know it's not a quick fix now but they work almost every time for me for future reference. Also BC powder. Though, I'm not sure if you can use it when BFing? Feel better.

[Deleted]

Feb 27, 2013 17:05:55 GMT -5 @smudgee said:

Peppermint oil on your temples.

From the girl who suffers from Migraines daily.

And caffeine.

i read this as peppermint oil on you nipples for some reason lol.

[Deleted]

Feb 27, 2013 18:28:12 GMT -5 @huahualove said:

Feb 27, 2013 17:05:55 GMT -5 @smudgee said:

Peppermint oil on your temples.

From the girl who suffers from Migraines daily.

And caffeine.

i read this as peppermint oil on you nipples for some reason lol.

That could burn... or tingle... or just feel darn right. You try first. 

[lolaburns]

When I was pregnant, I had horrible headaches and didn't want to take Tylenol all the time. My NP suggested a little caffeine . It did the trick! I hope it goes away.


Sent from the bottom of a Clorox bottle.

[The Foozzler]

Feb 27, 2013 15:51:33 GMT -5 lydiasings28 said:

Boo. Excedrin, a warm bath, and a dark room is all I got then :/

I get migraines and this is what works for me.  A hot hot bath (or shower if I can't take a bath) and then lay down under the covers.

I hope it feel better soon and that you get a little break from L to try to keep from exploding.  Good luck!