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MrsB612
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Holy Headache
So I started experiencing these headaches while stimming last week – I tried ignoring it knowing it was normal. I assumed they would stop once I stopped meds (Saturday) but if anything it has gotten worse. I wake up with it, deal with it during the day, and go to bed with it. The pain is on the left side of my head and extends to my neck. It’s usually worse in the mornings as I am physically getting out of bed and while I am brushing my teeth and leaning over. Any movement actually makes it worse, ie: sneezing, bending over, stretching. I am most comfortable only while sitting still.
I emailed my RE yesterday and he thinks it’s because of the hormones and to continue taking Tylenol (which actually only takes the edge off – doesn’t actually make it go away). Has anyone experienced any of this? The only meds I am on now is pre-natal vitamins, Folgard & PIO. While stimming I was on Foli, Menopur & Ganarelix.
TIA!
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Posted 1/23/14 11:14 AM  |
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Re: Holy Headache
I've experienced that too. It sucks, I'm sorry you don't feel well. My RE approved me taking 2 excedrine bc they were so bad.
What helped me...I have an ace bandage heat wrap that I pop in the microwave for a minute (cold never helped me, made it worse), lay in a dark room, put your hand on your tummy and belly breathe to relax. Try not to bend over if you can help it.
Do you feel stuffy at all? If it hurts when you bend down could maybe be sinus related also.
Hope you feel better soon!!!!
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| Posted 1/23/14 11:43 AM |
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mrsm-2011
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Re: Holy Headache
I get those headaches all the time. I know they are hormone related. The only thing that worked for me was the Excedrin Tension Headache...it doesn't have asprin in it, it is just acetaminophen with caffiene. Ice packs on the head work for me too.
Feel better!
Message edited 1/23/2014 12:08:08 PM.
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| Posted 1/23/14 12:01 PM |
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babyfever24
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Re: Holy Headache
I have terrible headaches during my ivf cycles. The best thing i have found is gatorade and a cold rag on your head. Good luck!
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| Posted 1/23/14 1:22 PM |
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Michelle1110
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Re: Holy Headache
Posted by babyfever24
I have terrible headaches during my ivf cycles. The best thing i have found is gatorade and a cold rag on your head. Good luck!
This.
Is it possible you pinched a nerve in your neck? I have before and got similar symptoms.
Have you POWs yet?! ;)
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| Posted 1/23/14 1:39 PM |
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MrsB612
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Re: Holy Headache
Posted by mrsm-2011
I get those headaches all the time. I know they are hormone related. The only thing that worked for me was the Excedrin Tension Headache...it doesn't have asprin in it, it is just acetaminophen with caffiene. Ice packs on the head work for me too.
Feel better!
I went to the CVS by my job and just got the excedrin - they only had one kind and this one has acetaminophen and aspirin. My nurse just called me and I asked her about it and she said no aspirin  I'll go to another pharmacy by my house to see if they have the one w/o aspirin.
On the upside my embies are doing great 
Thanks!
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| Posted 1/23/14 3:26 PM |
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MrsB612
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Re: Holy Headache
Posted by Michelle1110
Posted by babyfever24
I have terrible headaches during my ivf cycles. The best thing i have found is gatorade and a cold rag on your head. Good luck!
This.
Is it possible you pinched a nerve in your neck? I have before and got similar symptoms.
Have you POWs yet?! ;)
I'll try the cool rag tonight - although when I lay down I am fine. It's when I get up that I see stars 
Don't think I pinched a nerve. At least I hope I didn't lol.
What does POWs mean??
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| Posted 1/23/14 3:28 PM |
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mrsm-2011
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Re: Holy Headache
Posted by MrsB612
Posted by mrsm-2011
I get those headaches all the time. I know they are hormone related. The only thing that worked for me was the Excedrin Tension Headache...it doesn't have asprin in it, it is just acetaminophen with caffiene. Ice packs on the head work for me too.
Feel better!
I went to the CVS by my job and just got the excedrin - they only had one kind and this one has acetaminophen and aspirin. My nurse just called me and I asked her about it and she said no aspirin I'll go to another pharmacy by my house to see if they have the one w/o aspirin.
On the upside my embies are doing great
Thanks!
I hope they have it a pharmacy by your house. Those pills were life savers for me.
that your embies are doing great, some how that makes all the bad side effects worth it!
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