how do i relieve a headache when tylenol does not work?

Question

It started in the am and I tried a hot shower, excedrin migraine and ibuprophen 800 mgs. no results. Pain starts from back of the neck and goes up to front of forehead.

Answer 1

my fiance gets bad headaches like this and she uses excedrin, ibuprophen also. and if that dont work she has this pepperment oil that she smells that help relieve the pain.

Answer 2

I would go to CVS or whatever pharmacy that you have nearby

and get vioxx, celebrex, - one of these that is sold over the counter now, it sounds like a tension headache from stress,

Medication that is usually used for Arthritis, is the BEST at curing stress headaches.

As a former single mom , I would know!!!!

if your eyes are sensitive to light, and your nose is running then its a cold or virus,

make sure the mucus is still yellow and not green or brown, because that is a sinus infection,

if your ears are hurting aswell then it could be an ear infection, or crazy enough a dental issue

so good luck,

Meg

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Feel better, OH and I am sure you know but OJ is good too , it hydrates, gives the vitamin C, and the added sugar can sometimes kickstart your sytem.but its expensive now days..

Answer 3

Hmmm... could be a tension headache and i've heard those are HARD to get rid of...I really don't know much about it...you should talk to your doctor.

However, if you take pain relievers frequently, it could just be that they aren't working anymore. I know from experience that the more ibuprofen you take, the more headaches you get and the worse they are...it's a vicious cycle. You have to learn not to depend on it, which means dealing with a few headaches on your own. Also, 800 mg is A LOT of ibuprofen, you should not take that much again unless your Dr. recommends it.

FYI: Tylenol is not ibuprofen...tylenol has acetominophen...so if you didn't take Tylenol, but you took ibuprofen, you could try the Tylenol...or if you really took Tylenol, but not ibuprofen, you could take the ibuprofen. For me, Tylenol NEVER works on a headache, but Advil works every time. :-)

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I suffer from very bad migraines - often there is nothing that helps. The only thing that helps me sometimes is to take a combination of pills. Take 2 fast acting tylenol and another 2 of the 8 hour tylenol. I find that caffeine just makes it worse, and it is a migraine trigger so stay away from it. Advil tends to work better, but it gives me stomach aches. After the tylenol, it helps to try and nap for a little while.

Answer 6

For migraines, Excedrin Migraine really works. But if you have a sinus headache, it may not go away with regular painkillers (Aleve, Motrin, Advil, Tylenol etc.). Instead, try one of the painkillers specifically formulated for sinus headache.

I really like Aleve Sinus Headache (not Aleve Cold and Sinus) but it's hard to find. Tylenol Sinus Headache might work as well.

Answer 7

sounds like its a migraine and unfortunately nothing usualy works on my migraines but there is supposed to be some realy good drugs your dr could prescribe.. however for a regular headache I take two tylenol, three regular aspirin and two aleve all at the same time but i wouldn't recommend that to anyone else however you should try Aleve or Motrin if Tylenol isn't working..

Answer 8

Sounds like a stress headache. Get the heating pad out, drap across your neck and shoulders. Also, rub the back of your head where the head and neck connect............when you hit the right spot, you will feel the muscles relax immediately. Rub your forehead and temples in a circular motion, you'll start to feel things calm down. Do not mix Excedrin and Ibuprofen.............really bad for the digestive system, could cause bleeding. The Ibuprophen would be your best bet.

Answer 9

Try taking your pain med with a gravol (dimenhyrdinate) or bonamine both can be purchased at the pharmacy. I find that mixing the two help me with migraine. I also use an ice pack and put it on the back of my neck, wrapped in a cloth of course. If this doesn't help i put the cool pack on my forehead or my temples. I go to bed turn out lights, no sound and go to sleep. If I found out one thing is you can't fight a headache and win. I have learned to give up and go to bed.

Answer 10

I get migraines all the time. Try a cold rag on your head/neck and lay in a dark, quiet room. Also may want to get your blood pressure checked. High blood pressure can cause headaches too. I hope you feel better soon!

Answer 11

It sounds like a tension headache. try ice to the neck area, and a massage or acupressure, apply pressure in between your eyes. If it is severe you should go to the doctor, it could be life threatening.