Headaches, when to worry?

[AMB1216]

For this past week I've been getting pretty bad headaches everyday, starting a few hours after I wake up. They start off mild but build as the day goes on. Nothing relieves them, I thought maybe I was hungry or thirsty but eating and drinking doesn't help. The only thing that seems to help is sleep, but as soon as I wake up it'll start up within an hour or so. I know headaches can be a sign of preeclampsia but my blood pressure has been near perfect each time I go to the doctor. We did hear a strong heartbeat yesterday of 169-170 and my OB said everything looked good as far as my hormones and stuff. I completely forgot to bring up the headache thing because as soon as someone asks if I have a question I can't think.
I know headaches are normal in pregnancy, because of hormonal changes but when should I worry? I've also had no kind of spotting or cramping and will be 12 weeks tomorrow.
Has anyone else had anything like this and been fine? I think if it lasts until next week I'll call the clinic and ask about it but I just don't want to push it off if it could be serious.

 

[sammie13s]

It would be to early to be pre eclampsia Hun. And I no how horrible the headaches are. They will pass. Just make sure you are getting plenty of sleep xx

 

[Lilbean2]

I've been suffering a lot from headaches from week 11+
Il wake up just fine, and like you few hours in I feel like I've been hit on the head with a hammer. I can't get sleep because of my toddler who is driving me coo

 

[Dobsd]

Uuuhhhhh the headaches. I feel your pain! I've had then on and off from about 10 weeks. I've had one now for four days. It goes away late evening but is there when I wake up. Horrible!

 

[Pix]

Mine started early and had just been increasing to the point I wanna cut my head off. Dr Sao. It's completely normal. I'm just counting down to 20-22 weeks when the hormones ebb.

I used to get horrific migraines. But subsided when I cut out wheat from my diet. I have a feeling this is gonna happen again and soon. Hoping that helps.

Good look and drink lots of water!!!

 

[newlywed2013]

it could be the increase in hormones.

or, have you tried some caffiene if you've recently given it up? A little is okay, and a lack of can cause some people headaches...

 

[AMB1216]

Thanks for all the replies, I'm sure its just hormonal since I don't have any blurred vision or anything. I started drinking one can of soda or a glass of tea everyday a few weeks ago because I literally was so sick of just water 24/7 but I normally don't get caffeine headaches.

 

[Mild Mango]

Depending on where you live, it could also be allergies. I've been having terrible sinus headaches over the past week or so.

 

[Kiwiberry]

So sorry about the headaches. I hope they ease up on you asap!

 

[Nina83]

I get migraines. When it's not a migraine it's a headache. I think it started when I was 6 weeks
I do take a slightly stronger than regular pill, but still pregnancy approved. It works for about an hour. Sleep, water, nothing helps. It's pretty bad.
I suffer from headaches and migraines when I'm not pregnant as well, so I am "used" to it, but man, I need a break
I brought it up with my doctor, he said I could see a neurologist, but I've seen one before, it's all in my head
Just kidding, all's normal, nothing scrambled inside, I just get headaches.
It is heredity, more so from Mother to Daughter, my Mom doesn't have though, and I sure hope I don't pass this crap on to my daughter.