My sister is suffering from one and I want to know if there is anyhting I can do to help her.
2007-02-17 02:52:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
If it's a true spinal headache, say from spinal anesthesia-the anesthesiologist can do a 'blood patch' procedure that is usually very effective. Other than that, you should probably call her doc.
2007-02-17 02:58:17 · answer #1 · answered by nickname 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spinal Headaches occur when a person sits or lays in a position that is irregular to the spine over a prolonged period of time, which in response cause a (spinal) headache.
I should know. I've suffered from them since I was a teen.
Ways to prevent a spinal headache.
You can prevent a spinal headache by being aware of what your doing. I sometimes get a spinal headache from laying in bed watching T.V. This is by far one of the quickest ways to get a headache. So, in contrast, don't lay in bed and watch T.V. Sit in a chair or sit up in bed and rest your back on the headboard.
Also sitting at a computer. If you hold your head in an awkward position over a prolonged period of time staring at the computer, you can get a spinal headache. You spinal will have pressure on it from that. So don't sit at the computer for hours, take a break every now and then.
Ways to treat a Spinal Headache:
At the onset of the headache drink a glass or two of water and take an extra strenght Tylenol. Also go outside and take a fresh break of air for 15-20 mintues. Take a cool shower and lay in bed for a few minutes. Like I said, I have had headaches for a while now and this will definatley help you out. Remember that you can prevent these.
Best Wishes,
2007-02-22 13:45:29 · answer #2 · answered by BloodLust 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spinal headache generally refers to a headache that develops after a spinal anesthetic or spinal tap. Is this what you are talking about? If it is due to a spinal anesthetic, she should call the facility where she received the anesthetic. They should be able to do a procedure called blood patch which should help. If it is due to a spinal tap, only time will help.
The good news is spinal headache usually only last a day or two. Until then she should drink lots of fluids, and lay as flat as possible, which will help her recover. Unless otherwise instructed by her doctor using a pain medication is just fine.
2007-02-17 03:01:38 · answer #3 · answered by Jeffrey P 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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These positional headaches, caused almost always by spontaneous leaks from the dura in the spine, are relatively rare and comprise a very small portion of the population with headaches as a whole. However, the syndrome is often severe, and patients are very frequently misdiagnosed and mistreated. This is simply due to the rarity of the syndrome, and the fact that many medical professionals are not familiar with it's symptoms, natural history, and treatment. This site is dedicated to educating both the profession and patient population about this syndrome.
2007-02-17 03:03:26 · answer #4 · answered by LG 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Muscles get knots called trigger points. These make the muscles tight causing them to press on nerves and other thing.
Pain can be referred from places other than the head.
#1 The first thing is to take a couple swigs of molasses or eat a couple of bananas. They contain magnisium and potassium both of which muscles need.
#2 WATER she should be drinking 1/2 gallon minimum. The head of neurology at UCDavis likens a body running low on water to a car running low on oil (the engine can seize).
Get a good (deep tissue) massage (to loosen the trigger points) on the back, shoulders and neck. Make sure to press up at the base of the skull where it meets the spine.
You rub or lightly scratch everywhere on your head. You will hit spots that are tender these are trigger points. The idea is to rub across them 6-12 times per session up to six times per day until they go away.
For more information on trigger points read The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies.
2007-02-20 14:41:08 · answer #5 · answered by Keko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did she recent;y have a baby. I had horrible headaches due to the epidural. The doctor took blood from my arm and put the blood into my epidural space and I was fine
2007-02-24 14:02:40 · answer #6 · answered by peachpie 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
TELL HER TO LAY FLAT.
2007-02-24 13:01:44 · answer #7 · answered by LindaAnn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋