Headaches?

[hellojello25]

So for this past week, I've been getting headaches. Now, I'm still getting over being sick with a cold from last week, so I'm pretty sure it's just that, but it still makes me nervous that I have preeclampsia. I don't have any swelling or blurry vision, but just the headaches are making me nervous. My BP at my last appointment right before Christmas was 110/78 and I have another appointment on Tuesday (my last monthly appointment! It's going down to every two weeks from here on out), so I'll mention it there, but I just wanted some reassurance. It probably not preeclampsia, right?

 

[Kitteh_Kat]

I've had headaches with both now, I think it's the hormones. Even had gestational hypertension with DD and it never turned into Pre-E. Definitely mention it though, but it's usually just another annoying pregnancy side effect.

Hope you feel better!

 

[hellojello25]

Thanks! I'm sure it's just perfectly normal and related to hormones, but sometimes its hard not to go to worst-case scenario. Lol your advice made me relax though

 

[Natasha2605]

I was told headaches at this stage are really common. I'm lucky to get through a whole day without one. My MW said a lot of them will be down to tiredness from work, school runs and day to day life.

I think it's unlikely to be pre E and chances are it'll be down to hormones or just one of those annoying ''pregnancy things''.

 

[emma4g63]

Yea iv had a few recently and looked into it and it seemed common xxx

 

[Take2]

I had preeclampsia with dd2, I never really had headaches as a symptom tho, this time I've had headaches and because of my history they're vigilant with checking blood pressure, urine and bloods and so far they have all been normal. I have had anemia this time tho and that is probably contributing to the headaches, since I have increased my iron supplements the headaches have all but disappeared!

 

[hellojello25]

Thanks ladies!

I'll bring these things up to my doctor on Tuesday. You guys have really made me feel better

 

[KatieMK]

I had headaches nearly everyday for the first few weeks of the 2nd Tri. By trial and error I figured out it was a blood sugar thing and that I needed to eat more often. Since I've made some snacking adjustments, I haven't had another one.