Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen for constant nausia and headaches from insomnia?

Question

For instance theres advil ibuprofen 400 mg and tylenol acetaminophen 500 mg. which one is stronger? or better yet are there stronger over the counter pills? and all you geeks don't write in a way that only you can understand. and plus dont **** me off by telling me to see a doctor. i been going to my family doctor and psychiatrists for years and they've yet to once give me something that indefinitely worked to my advantage. thats y ive done absolutely nothing in my life for 5 years because ive been incompacitated in my suffering. and in canada it takes about half a year to see a specialist. and what can they give me that the regular doctor hasnt given me already. ill just cycle around my stupid life story again for no reason at all but for them to make their fortune and do nothing. wot id like is a thorough scan of everything in my body to map out & identify wat is rong.instead of just goin in and out of the drs office 2 have him say theres nothin rong with me. [e-mail]

Answer 1

I had chronic nausea and thought I was dying, so I know what you are going through.

Advil may be making your nausea worse actually.

What finally cured me was 2 months of Prilosec treatment and Merinol (THC extracted from marijuana). Marijuana by the way is one of the few things that actually stops nausea.

Stay away from "holistic medicine" it doesn't work.

Answer 2

Acetaminophen taken in large doses or over long time periods causes liver damage, so be careful or it or it will add to your problems. People are literally going to the emergency rooms with liver damage from taking it and we really need to get the word out on this. I know someone who had terrible liver damage due to taking acetaminophen over a long period of time.
Nausia and headaches might be treated by someone who does cranial sacral work, it would be worth a try.
For insomnia, there are natural things available at your local health store: melatonin is specific to sleep, magnesium is also very relaxing so good to take at bedtime. But it's always good to look at underlying problem of why the insomnia. For something chronic like insomnia alternative medicines are often best: Ayurved or Chinese medicine might do wonders for you. The mainstream docs really don't have a handle on this type of thing.

Answer 3

It seems you are having a chain of problems your Drs aren't dealing you. You have insomnia, that causes headaches, you take pain pills, that causes stomach aches. Plus you are depressed about the whole thing. Are you truly having psychological issues? Or are they just assuming that because medicine can't help?
I think this is a great situation to go "alternative". At least you will get something for your money, which you are obviously not from stardard medicine.
See an herbalist, a chiropractor and a massage therapist. It should all go away and the treatment won't make you sicker than you already are like with tylenol (damages liver and kidneys especially when together with alcohol) and strong asparin (irritates stomach and intestines and causes ulcers).

Answer 4

Is there any way, when you do get to see a doctor, that you could talk him into letting you get a sleep study? That's what I do for a living. It sounds to me like you could possibly have a sleeping disorder. But the good news is the majority of sleep issues are totally treatable. Apnea can be treated by sleeping with a breathing machine at night. Physical (nose, sinus, tonsils, ets) things can be treated with surgery or meds. Don't give up. Chronic insomnia is horrifying. But there is help out there. I don't think your choice in pain relievers makes much of a difference. They might not be treating the actual problem, just the symptons. Good Luck to you. Peace and later days.

Answer 5

I hope you got enough medical tests done to rule out some major health problem. Nausea is not helped by ibuprofen or acetaminophen. They are indicated for pains and headaches.

Since you seem to be not getting good results from main stream medical system, why not try alternative systems like Reiki, or Homeopathy or Acupuncture etc.?

Answer 6

For all of my aches and pains, I take Ibuprofen. However, it can be rough on the stomach if taken without food or over a long period of time. That obviously isn't what you need if you have nausea. Between the two, I would advise Tylenol since it is least likely to upset your stomach and will still take away the pain of headaches. They even make a Tylenol PM which has a sleep aide in it.

Answer 7

First thing you got to do is relax, drink Chamomile tea to calm your nerves, soothe your mind and help you get some sleep. A nice soak in Epsom salt and some baking soda and lavender buds (if available) can also help ease pain and help you become more focus so you can identify were the pain is coming from. The chamomile is great for nausea too. Once you can get all your nerves and senses calmed down a bit, you will be better able to determine the true root of the problems you are dealing with.
Feeding your mind in a positive way while helping somebody is the best medicine in the world out side of laughter. I bet you could help alot of people whom are suffering like yourself and I think learning about herbs would be a help for you and for others through you.
Since I've spoke so much about Chamomile and lavender to help you, start with them by doing a google search and learn about them. Plus, since you will be using them, you'll be able to help others by passing on the information.
This was the best medicine and advice given to me a longtime ago and now I'm a studying to become a certified herbalist and have my own business. Take care of you and pass it on. Best wishes Canada!

Answer 8

Sounds like to me you should be taking a regiment of Amitryptiline and Relpax. The comparison of Tylenol, Advil and Ibuprofen is a mixture of apples and oranges, because they are different classes of drugs. Also, try to locate a Reikii-do practitioner in your area, because it will help you and can heal you!

Answer 9

I find that drinking orange gatorade, 12 full oz ( cold) helps my headaches, i even read about it, plus haveyou tried head on? a tube of jel you rub on your four head? thats fantasic to for headaches, between the two, sometimes i use both, hugs