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Q: Is It Normal To Have A Constant Headache During Pregnancy?

I have headaches that throb horribly like my heartbeat in my head and face on the left side mostly up the back of my head I dont have them in the mornings and they progress as I go on through the day I have tried to keep track of what I do and what I eat but nothing that I can figure out seems to trigger them
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Merely Me, Health Guide
3/16/11 5:33pm

Hi there

 

Have you spoken to your doctor about this?

 

You may want to visit our migraine site to search for answers.  Here is a similar question posed by a member about pregnancy headaches.  I am going to guess that it has something to do with the change in your hormones.

 

What trimester of pregnancy are you in?  Do you think these are migraine headaches or tension headaches? 

 

Here is some information from BabyCenter about pregnancy headaches.  Some of the reasons for these headaches could include allergies, fatigue, hunger or dehydration.  Are you eating enough, drinking enough fluids and getting enough sleep?

 

My best suggestion is to talk with your doctor to see what you can do about these headaches.  I am sorry you are having to suffer with these during this special time.  The literature seems to suggest that things get better during the second trimester as far as headaches go. 

 

Let us know how you are doing.  Thank you for your question.

 

 

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By Chelseamiller— Last Modified: 03/17/11, First Published: 03/11/11