I have an absolutely MASSIVE HEADACHE - I MEAN REALLLLLYYYY BAD - EVEN THE LIGHT HURTS! I've already taken 2 Motrins...dont know what else to do except crawl under the covers (which isnt an option b/c I'm home today with the baby) Thank GOD she's not a crier!! HELP!!!
karen32
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sounds like a migraine. i feel for you - i get those. my big things are:
- lights out - contact lenses out (not sure if this applies ot you) - as much caffiene as possible - soda, coffee - hot, hot washclothes on the forehead. DH wets them and puts them in the microwave for me for 30 seconds. they work wonders. - lie still as possible - movement of any kind would make me nauseous.
feel better!!!!!
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sounds like a migraine....an ice pack (I know....slap me for saying ice) at the back of your neck will constrict the blood vessels and cut the circulation to your head....it might help.
If it's a sinus type headache (behind the eyes and in the front of your head) some hot tea might help
xjulietx
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Caffeine!!
Sage10.03
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'an ice pack (I know....slap me for saying ice) at the back of your neck will constrict the blood vessels and cut the circulation to your head....it might help'
this will sometimes work for me if I catch a migraine in the early stages....
Otherwise I have prescription meds and shots that I administer to myself.
Also, like someone else said - have a pepsi if you have one..... turn out the lights, if you can.... DON'T watch TV or be on the computer....ahem...lol!
Good Luck and feel better!!!
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Oh girl, feel better! As someone who goes thru bouts of headaches (they seems to go in cycles with me... ) I know how awful you must feel!
Everyone is a little different, actually lying down or trying to sleep DIDN'T work for me.. but caffiene did, and staying in a dark room. With migraines, no amount of OTC medication really helps .. I just had to watch my diet a bit more closely.
I know with a baby it isn't easy to take care of YOU, though .. sometimes I get bad headaches when i'm PMSing or my hormones are outta whack..
FEEL BETTER!
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WOW....I didnt even think of this: Is it possible this is caused by the lack of caffeine?? I didnt go to work today, and I usually have 2-3 cups during the course of the day. (bad huh)....
going to make me a nice strong cup right now. thanks girls...
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Posted by Sage10.03
turn out the lights, if you can.... DON'T watch TV or be on the computer....ahem...lol!
Good Luck and feel better!!!
I guess getting off the computer would be a good idea. thanks
Sage10.03
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FEEL BETTER!!
karen32
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WOW....I didnt even think of this: Is it possible this is caused by the lack of caffeine?? I didnt go to work today, and I usually have 2-3 cups during the course of the day. (bad huh)....
going to make me a nice strong cup right now. thanks girls...
it can DEFINITELY be from a lack of caffiene. you might be going through caffiene withdrawals - very common. i get them whenever i try to be good and break my morning 7-11 run.
