Headache Help
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Headaches are no good and make everything feel icky! So, here are some steps to help you feel better!
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1) Drink lots of liquids! Put water, juice, tea, or something into your sippy cup to help keep yourself hydrated!
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2) Try rubbing your head to relieve tension! Sometimes it's helpful to have someone else rub your scalp, shoulders, and neck as well!
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3) Try to avoid gritting your teeth. If you're struggling with that, I suggest using a Pacci or in more serious cases, a mouth guard. Using one of those at night can help reduce morning headaches as well!
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4) Ginger can help with headaches! It's weird, but it can! So, drinking/eating something with ginger in it.
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6) Caffeine can help, but be careful with this one because too much can give you a headache too! If you have a CG, you might ask them to help you with keeping an eye on it!
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7) Where does it hurt? The answer can tell you what kind of headache you're having!
You can use the chart above to help you figure it out
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Depending on the headache, there are more specific tricks that can help you feel better!
Migraines: put something cold (ice-pack, cool cloth, a bag of frozen veggies, etc) over your forehead and on the back of your neck. Do this for about 15 minutes, then take a break.
Tension Headache: Place a heating pad or warm compress on the back of your neck or head, if you start to feel uncomfy take a break from it!
Sinus Headache: Press a warm cloth where it hurts or try a warm shower.
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8) If the pain is really bad, it's time to get comfy. Lay down in a dimly lit, quiet room with your favorite plushie. Switch between an ice-pack and a warm compress to help relieve tension and just do your best to get some rest.
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9) You can use meds, but try not to use them too often. If you're relying on them constantly that means it's time to go see a doctor!
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10) Know that you're doing a great job and that I'm super proud of you!
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Feel better soon!
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