Head hurts! :(

[Hilcoop1]

I'm 21 years old and I have been experiencing sharp pain on the right side of my head. It's not constant throughout the day but does last for a few hours here and there. I didn't notice them until after I got pregnant. I'm 6 weeks and I'm wondering if this has anything to do with it. It is sensitive to press down on the spot and hurts to brush my hair. I also have been shedding a lot of hair, a lot more than normal. Hoping to find out some answers. Thanks in advance.

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
How are you? It is normal to experience your first migraine during pregnancy. There are studies that associate migraine with hormonal changes.   A headache diary usually helps. List possible trigger of the headache so that you can avoid them in the future. Common triggers include: stress, chocolate, cheese, coffee, weather and hormones. Applying a cold towel on your head and relaxation may help. If it persists , have this evaluated further by your doctor. Take care and do keep us posted.

[whisperwolf]

Thyroid disease can cause these symptoms.  Go see your doctor.