i went to the eye dr. yesterday to get contacts,i used to wear them but never refilled my perscription so i have'nt worn them in a couple of years. the first time i got them it took about a week to get used to them. this time when i went he dilated my eyes and put the contacts in and i had such a bad headache all day yesterday and then woke up w/it this morning. i work on a comp. all day, any suggestions??? usually extra strength tylenol works but not this time.
2007-03-09 03:42:52 · 8 answers · asked by Jasm 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Advil Liqui Gel works better than anything I`ve ever tried.
2007-03-09 03:47:28 · answer #1 · answered by Hamish 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The headaches most gotten I address below. The medication that works best for muscles is Aleve.
When you are sitting as your computer there are lots of muscles at work not just your arms and hands. Your lower back if not supported, upper back supported or not, shoulders, and neck are all being taxed. The same muscles when tighter than they should be can put pressure on nerves that cause different levels of pain (including tingling and pins and needles). Sometimes (and it is smart to start here) it is aggravated by a misaligned skeletal structure, which a chiropractor can help with not just alignment but shrinking muscle damage that may exist by using ultrasound. The muscles themselves (due to any number of factors) have knots called trigger points that need to be relaxed. And they can be found as far away from your hands as your lower back. So a next good step is to work with a massage therapist. I would recommend doing this until the pain that you are feeling now and any from reaching the sore hand over onto the opposite shoulder are gone.
Much pain is from muscles below is an example of what may help (based on headaches).
Begin with a couple swigs of molasses or a couple of bananas (natural muscle relaxers) daily - magnesium (which regulates many things in the body) and potassium (a needed building block for muscles).
Drink at least 1/2 gallons of water per day. Running a body low on water is like running a car low on oil is the analogy the head of neurology at UCDavis told my husband about 10 years ago.
Now to the cause - muscles - your back, neck shoulders and head have tender spots. They are knots in the fibers of the muscles called trigger points. It makes the muscles tight which makes them press on nerves and other things causing the pain.
The cure - start with a professional massage, (if this does not do it you probably need a chiropractor as well) you will also want to go back over any place you can get to 6-12 times per session up to 6 times per day rubbing (or lightly scratching on your head) every where that is tender until the knots go away. Press up under the edge of the skull (to get to those muscles).
For more information read The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies. It teaches what to do and where the pain comes from.
2007-03-11 13:46:20 · answer #2 · answered by Keko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is an excedrin that is exactly the same as excedrin migraine so read the box. I buy a generic brand that is only $6.00 for 200 at Meijers. I am in Canada and have to go the U.S. to buy them.
They contain asa, acetaminophen and caffeine.
2007-03-09 03:52:17 · answer #3 · answered by alice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excedrin Migraine...works miracles.
2007-03-09 03:47:29 · answer #4 · answered by lesmodee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Advil is the best! Your headaches go away in minutes!! I highly recommend it! It solved all my problems when I had aches and pains.
2007-03-09 03:52:05 · answer #5 · answered by country chic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use Advil. I take 4.
2007-03-09 03:51:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
advil works for me
but you should try to put your feet in cold water, that way your blood will go down your feet, and your head will clear
2007-03-09 03:52:10 · answer #7 · answered by gone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the real thing, aspirin.
2007-03-09 04:04:54 · answer #8 · answered by The Bird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋