I get headeaches about 3-5 days a week. Somedays though they are so umberriable. I had one today took 800mg ibprofin and and two hours later 2 extrasrength tylonol then back to the advil in two hours. This did not even help. What can I do?
2006-08-10 20:15:16 · 23 answers · asked by finkksta 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
My uncle used to say:
Put your head through the window, and
your pane will be gone.
See a doctor you may be suffering migraines
2006-08-10 20:20:20 · answer #1 · answered by Mary S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry that you're in such pain all the time (3-5 times a week is ridiculous). I can't even begin to imagine how this is affecting your life. There are a lot of good answers here, so I hope you look into them. If you've tried a change in diet and have seen a doctor to rule out a more serious threat to your health (without success), then I'd like to recommend chiropractic care.
Contrary to popular belief, chiropractic deals with more than just "neck and back pain." Chiropractic is founded in the belief that the Central Nervous System (brain, spinal cord, and nerves) controls EVERY bodily function. A misalignment of the vertebrae (what chiropractic calls a subluxation) can pinch the nerves running out between them, causing pain, numbness/tingling, or any type of general malfunction in that nerve's corresponding body part. The cells of our nervous system are constantly communicating with each other and with the body, so it's very important to make sure the spine is in its proper position so the nerve impulses aren't being interfered with.
I'm not saying that this will be a definite solution to your problem, but it might be something to consider. I used to work in a chiropractic office and saw how it helped many people with chronic migraine headaches and sinus headaches. Chiropractic is a safe, non-invasive healthcare option that doesn't rely on drugs or surgery that may have potentially unwanted side effects. And it won't just mask the pain symptoms, but can actually correct malpositions of the spine (and you'll see if your chiropractor takes pre and post x-rays)!
If you DO decide to see a chiropractor, just ask family and friends for recommendations, visit a few offices and pick the doctor that you are most comfortable with. No matter what you decide to do, I sincerely hope that you start to feel better soon! Good luck.
2006-08-16 15:24:56 · answer #2 · answered by Andrea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people think that getting headaches is just a natural part of life. Not so! There are causes, and thankfully, cures for headaches, even bad ones like migraines. Look into seeing a reputable Chiropractor as many headaches stim from misalignment in the cervical spine area. And if that doesn't do the trick, you can also see an acupuncturist. Good luck!
2016-03-16 21:17:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your doctor and see if you may have migraines. Also, be ready to tell him things like what drugs you are taking (over the counter and prescription-and be sure to include vitamins and herbal supplements), what activities you are participating in when you experience the headaches, if they occur after a meal-what you were eating/drinking and when you ate/drank it, what allergies you have, if you have a history of a head injury (ie, I sustained a head injury in a motorcycle accident last year and since then I suffer more severe headaches than I did before the accident), et cetera.
2006-08-15 16:12:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Doctor is your best bet. However, Caffeine "Withdrawal" can cause extremely bad headaches. If you indulge in Caffeine, you may want to reduce the use and withdraw slowly. If meds with caffeine help to reduce the pain, then you should find a way to stop using any product that contains it.
Too much Ibuprofen (Advil) or Tylenol can cause health problems of their own. See a doctor and get well. . .Good Luck
2006-08-10 21:37:02 · answer #5 · answered by zambranoray 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was having headaches every day and was taking the max on headache medications. Found out I have very high blood pressure. Started on bp medicine and havent had a headache since.
The thing I found best to help on top of the headache medicine was for husband to give me a head/scalp massage. I give my daughter one every time she has a headache and she says it helps tremendously.
2006-08-10 23:38:36 · answer #6 · answered by rachel_waves 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try a migrane pill. Store brand works great. I kept getting headaches non-stop for like 2 months. Then decided to try equates migrane pills from walmart OMG they work wonders! I think its the caffeen that helps! but drinking coke wont help, get migrane pills! and good luck, I hate headaches!
2006-08-10 20:19:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be suffering from a migraine. They are extremely painful headaches which may be accompanied by a sick feeling and the need to be in a dark room. You should visit your Doctor and they can give you something stronger.
2006-08-10 20:19:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have migraines myself, so I asked my doctor for some tips. First, you can dry a little bit of black coffee, because caffeine gets rid of those dreadful migraines. Also, he said some cola would do the trick too. If that doesn't work, try Excedrin. This medicine never fails me.
2006-08-10 20:22:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like migraines. Go to your doctor. For over the counter try equal amounts of tylenol and aspirin together, preferably with a caffeine drink. Lay down in a dark and quiet room. Really see your doctor though.
2006-08-10 20:19:02 · answer #10 · answered by Super Rach 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋