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does anyone experienced bad headache in early pregnancy. What do you think caused it?

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1. those spiking hormones, and possibly you bp is getting higher

2. I had bad headaches throughout my entire pregnancy. It's from the hormones and possibly higher blood pressure.

3. I had them the first 3 months. I just figured it had to do with hormones and the fact I wasn't drinking caffeine any longer.

4. yes. The only thing that prevented them was 16 huge water bottles full of water a day! When I would drink less I would get the headaches again

5. I had horrible headaches thoughout the beginning of my pregancy, I think it is just becasue of the hormones.

6. I had a really bad headache 2 weeks ago. (I am only 10 wks). I think it was due to horomones and lack of sleep. For some reason, I haven't been able to stay asleep.

7. for the first trimester i was getting awful headaches. it caused by the excess of hormones. try taking Tylenol. it will help a little, but it wont take it away completely. also, if you can, naps help. good luck!!

8. Yes, I got migraines for the first time while pregnant. What helped was caffeine and tylenol if I caught it early. And if that didnt complete darkness and sleep. You know its a migraine if the complete darkness thing helps. Plus watch out for dehydration, that could bring them on.

9. I had bad headaches in my first trimester and my doctor told me it is normal and can be caused because of changes in hormone levels and an increase in blood volume and circulation. Try tylenol extra strength and good luck! They should go away by your second trimester.

10. Yea!!! Migraines!!! I get them normally from being Anemic, however the cause of this is the sudden rise in your hormone levels.
I know they hurt but the one thing you can take is tylenol. Of course you want to be sure that is ok with your doctor, also drink a lot more water and have high natural sugar fruits. Warm packs on the back of your neck and darkness with silence will also definitely help!
Best wishes to you

11. i had them all the time..and it is from increased blood flow..they should only last throughout the first trimester..good luck and congrats..

12. i had horrible headaches when i first found i was pregnant and kept getting till i was 15 weeks along and i have no idea what caused them but i'm now 23 weeks and i've had maybe 3 headaches

13. I get migraines alot when I'm pregnant because my body can't handle the hormones. There are lots of possible causes including pre-eclampsia which is potentially life threatening. If you have 1 bad headache I wouldn't worry too much, but if you notice a pattern of headaches call your dr. It could be just hormones or it could be something serious that needs to be addressed.

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