How can I make this headache go away??

[GiraffeLovin'Mama]

Since before I went to bed last night (well, early this am thanks to Maggie) I had a pretty rotten headache.
It has gotten progressively worse thru the day.

I think its a combo of pregnancy induced and stress with the move coming up so quick.

I know its something tylenol won't help (I don't have any in the house anyway)

What can I do to help ease the pain???

(please don't suggest soaking in the tub b/c I'm here with 4 kids all alone and its not happening)

It needs to be gone by tomorrow b/c I have to work and this is my last week there.

[Snowy Owl]

Well, I was looking at a new-agey remedy site recently and it suggested visualizing a little naked leprechaun squeezing your head with all it's might, and then engage it in a dialogue about what it is trying to tell you. Then the purpose of the headache will be fulfilled and it will disappear....

:scratch

I had a headache like that a couple days ago, and posted a thread here because I took a Tylenol and had a weird reaction to it. Someone suggested inhaling steam to help dry sinuses, as sinuses do become sensitive in pregnancy.
If you do that try adding a bit of rosemary essential oil or another headache aiding essential oil....it is helpful, but I really don't know if there is much you can do. My headache lasted for at least two days and has thankfully gone away.
Good luck....

[fourlittlebirds]

Do you have to go to work? I mean, what will happen if you don't? That just seems so unreasonable and extreme for you. :(

Anyway, I'll tell you what worked for me when I was pregnant, had a migraine coming on, and not wanting to take pain-killers. I asked my midwife and she said: sit on something comfortable in a dark, quiet place with your head wrapped in a cold towel, your feet in hot water, and a warm blanket over the rest of you. I was really skeptical, but it worked. I don't know how you'll manage that with 4 kids though... uh, sit them down in front of a movie with snacks? She also suggested taking some valerian, but the headache improved before my husband got back with it.

Hope you feel better soon!

:hug

[shannon0218]

Alrighty, here's my little home remedy for stress headaches. Take a pool noodle (or rolled up towel if you don't have a noodle) and lay with it running between your shoulder blades all the way down to your tailbone--usually about 10 min if you can, but I find it also works sitting leaning against it if it's easier with your kids. Also, I wrap my neck with a wet towel that was in the freezer to just before it gets crunchy that I wrap up in a dry towel.
Hope something helps.

[rebasea]

Headaches and backpain can be a sign of dehydration. Are you drinking enough water?

[mittendrin]

i got me some really strong peppermint oil in germany, but they probably have something like it here too. check the natural food stores, maybe tiger balm?!
anyways, that stuff is a lifesaver, rub some on your temples and the back of the neck just below the hairline, omg, instant relief...

[gossamer]

I just want to double check, is your blood pressure ok? I know I am paranoid, but that was one of my symptoms of high blood pressure was a really bad headache.
Gossamer

[Ellie'sMom]

I had constant headaches throughout my 2nd trimester when I was pregnant with dd. Other than Tylenol (which helped a bit) I found lots of relief from Lavender essential oil. My job at that time involved lots of driving, and I would rub some on my temples and even sniff the bottle at red lights. I can't imagine what the other drivers thought I was doing!! It didn't "cure" the headaches, but it made the pain bearable.

[GiraffeLovin'Mama]

Thanks for the suggestions ladies.
I do have Badger Balms sleep balm which helped a little.

They come and go which I guess I should expect with everything going on right now.

I definitely need to drink more water!!!!