Mild, but constant headache pp

[ellairiesmom]

I had an epidural with my VBAC on 2/1 & have had a mild but somewhat constant headache since. From what I am reading, if it were from the epidural, I would feel awful & it would be much more painful??? Sounds like they are debilitating? I haven't needed to take anything for it although have thought about taking a tylenol a few times.

Is this just hormones or lack of sleep????

[April422]

Could be either. Could be a small leak from a dural puncture. Could also be pp onset of PIH, which is pretty rare, but it does happen. I'd check in with your actual provider.

[Storm Bride]

Are you drinking enough water? I've had some headache trouble ever since I had dd2. It hasn't been dehydration, but while going through my mental checklist of possible causes, I realized I wasn't drinking enough water. When I upped my fluid intake, it didn't get rid of the headaches, but it did make me feel better in other ways. It's worth a try, if it's at all possible.

[Kidzaplenty]

Mine was from hypertension. And though I have had some good days where it is almost not noticeable, it has been there since the birth. I am hoping it will go away soon.

Hope you feel better soon. It is not fun, that is for sure.

[ellairiesmom]

hmmm...my blood pressure was perfect during the entire pregnancy & the 2 days after delivery in the hospital. could pih start a few days after delivery?

i def need to drink more water...im doing ok, but not as much as i should drink...

thx for the replies! i am thankful it isnt a horrible headache, but it is a little annoying...