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it has to be headache medicines then paracetamol is
preferred over aspirin and ibuprofen; in fact the latter
two should be avoided when you are pregnant. But you
should also try other strategies:
• Take breaks, especially if you are still working.
Occasionally get away from your computer screen and
get some fresh air
• Make it a point to take cat naps or proper naps
• Try cold compress for tension headaches; hold
a damp cool cloth to your forehead or nape
• Get your partner to massage your neck and shoulders
and back
• Apply warm compress around your eyes and nose
for sinus headaches
• Have a warm shower and wash your hair
• Food. Eat something in small
portions frequently, preferably a carbohydrate-based
snack; sometimes headaches are caused when blood sugar
drops
• Water. Headaches can result
because of dehydration
• Exercise. Lack of physical
activity increases the tendency for head pains. Nothing
strenuous but some form of light exercise like walking
or swimming helps
• Incorporate some relaxation time into your schedule
by practicing yoga, meditation to ease tension away
• Finally get your vision checked, it could just
be an eyesight thing; during pregnancy the change in
eyeball shape causes lens to no longer be a proper fit
or what you need is a pair of new glasses. You may probably
have to discontinue using your contact lens for a while.
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