How do you manage your headaches?

**Lissa** · 09-24-2011, 05:23 PM

I have had headaches many times this week, usually a dose of ibuprofen will keep it away, but like the day before yesterday ibuprofen won't remove it at all, and now today I've got another headache *sighs* it's not unusual for me to have so many headaches so just wondering what you all do to keep them away or to ease them?

I do have hypertension so idk if I need go to get my bp checked which it hasnt been checked for six months

**sallylou** · 09-24-2011, 05:45 PM

I just started having migranes. Throbbing pain. Always in the same location. My pain meds help somewhat.

Have you seen a neurologist yet? My appointment was no help but you might have better luck than I did.

JoeyDeafNinja · 09-24-2011, 05:47 PM

There may be a problems in your house or apt. Check for molds or whatever. My house in SC has molds and I have headaches often there but since I moved here in Florida and my grandparents doesn't have a mold and I rare get headaches.

**KristinaB** · 09-24-2011, 06:24 PM

In our house, we have 5 out of 6 people who suffer from headaches frequently.

Mother - cannot take anything for hers so she has to go to a quiet dark room and it will usually go away within 2-3 hours.

MIL - hers are allergy related, so we have to sweep, dust, vacuum, clean the verticals and all that for her to feel better. She also takes Tylenol as well as taking a daily allergy pill. Once in a while her BP is the culprit and I check her BP weekly (doctor's orders)

Hubby - his are allergy or sinus related. Let him take some Tylenol and sleep and he's usually fine.

Daughter - hers are allergy or PMS related. We go through the house cleaning just like for MIL and she will be fine. If it's PMS, she takes Pamprin. Once in a while she will take Tylenol.

Son - his are generally migraines. They could be from allergies, lack of sleep or too much reading or video gaming. If we catch it early enough, he can take my Excedrin: Tension Headache. If we don't, he takes it anyway, then will go lie down in a dark room and sleep.

Me - mine are mostly stress and tension or heat related, but can also be allergies. They are always migraines. I have a high threshold for pain, so my normal headache is a migraine for most people. If I get a migraine, then it is "madness" for most people. If my hair goes 2 days without washing, I get a headache that is blinding. If I use any hair treatment like mousse or hair-spray, then I know a headache is coming. I have to wash the hair and take the Excedrin:Tension Headache. If it's heat, stress or like that, then I get into my car turn the A/C full blast and drive along the beach.

Since going Vegan, I do not get as many headaches as I did before for stress and such. I can't do anything about the heat since the A/C in the house is not working. I no longer put anything in my hair and I wash it daily and change my sheets 3 times a week. (pillow cases were also a problem)

Son is limiting his time reading and video gaming and taking plenty of breaks, so he doesn't get his headaches. I also check his blood pressure weekly due to his weight problem. So far, with the exception of MIL's BP that is regulated with medicine, we all have good normal ranges with our blood pressure. The results are faxed monthly to the doctor and we are also checked monthly by a neighbor who is a home care RN.

**Banjo** · 09-24-2011, 06:33 PM

Try raw almonds.

deafbajagal · 09-24-2011, 07:17 PM

Avoid caffeine. Eat smaller healthy meals through the day. Drink lots of water.

**Smithtr** · 09-24-2011, 08:53 PM

I have lots of headache project tough I am manager too much on worst to headache fail because advil

please more lots of drink water lots your brain because cloth headache! that is why!

**Smithtr** · 09-26-2011, 12:55 AM

I am investiage on cause on my medication reason risk on cause headache on mess on my health I am very aware it on tough risk on health cause on risk not fair on my psychiast reason serious I want to remove on medication!

Doug5 · 09-26-2011, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deafbajagal

Avoid caffeine. Eat smaller healthy meals through the day. Drink lots of water.

yup dehydration seems to give me headaches. So does caffiene withdrawal.

Ibuprofen does seem to help a little bit

**Smithtr** · 09-26-2011, 04:03 AM

It is very issues cause pretty serious on because caffience not good health for you! I cope on my health!

Frisky Feline · 09-26-2011, 04:37 AM

My hub has bad headaches too. Have you seen doctor about it why you have it so many this week.

I have never heard that banjo said, try almonds. I did google it and it does relieve headaches. let me know if you plan to try it and keep us posted. I wish i knew how to ease the headaches.

dotcomkari · 09-26-2011, 12:23 PM

I get A LOT of horrible migranes.. I was put on Migrane meds for them and it seems to help, although I still get really bad ones once in a great while that require me to go in and get a pain shot for at the clinic

**Banjo** · 09-26-2011, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dotcomkari

I get A LOT of horrible migranes.. I was put on Migrane meds for them and it seems to help, although I still get really bad ones once in a great while that require me to go in and get a pain shot for at the clinic

I'm just curious, did you see a nutritionist? Some migraines can be triggered by specific food additives, for instance, MSG which is commonly found in cheddar cheese and many other food products.

dotcomkari · 09-26-2011, 12:33 PM

Banjo, thanks for asking.. Yes, I have seen a nutritionist. I also saw a neurologist. I have been watching the MSG levels in my food for quite some time and also watch my salt intake. Seems to help some. Also I limit caffine intake and chocolate (which is hard cause I have the WORST sweet tooth).

**Banjo** · 09-26-2011, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dotcomkari

Banjo, thanks for asking.. Yes, I have seen a nutritionist. I also saw a neurologist. I have been watching the MSG levels in my food for quite some time and also watch my salt intake. Seems to help some. Also I limit caffine intake and chocolate (which is hard cause I have the WORST sweet tooth).

My wife gets migraines too as well. She has to watch what she eats. Particular chocolate products can trigger a nasty migraines. Some don't, some do.

posts from hell · 09-26-2011, 02:59 PM

I actually have a painkiller injection that I self administer for my headaches. Works awesome.

PowerON · 09-28-2011, 11:08 AM

Take soft warm shower. AFter finish, put cold wet apply on small towel place on your back of neck.

Babyblue · 09-28-2011, 11:30 AM

I usually do not get headaches unless my sinuses are bothering me. Then I take an allergy pill along with a pain reliever.

Babyblue · 09-28-2011, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banjo

Try raw almonds.

Yes, Raw Almonds contains a natural pain reliever "salicin" which is also found in asprine, and contains a high level of "magnesium" which helps relax your muscles.

DeafTim · 09-30-2011, 08:30 PM

I like Aleve. All day pain-free.

Must drink full glass of water. I get a headache couple of times a month. Thanks to allergies. Grrrr...

**Smithtr** · 09-30-2011, 08:34 PM

i am serious damn it I hate on my headache i remmeber my mom issues headache truth! my family I knew serious my headache i break on 2 hours limit because my client warned me not good worst to stress! I learn it! they help me manager teach me role pretty

whatdidyousay! · 09-30-2011, 08:39 PM

I have to take a nap , pills do not work for me. I also trying having a cup of coffee , it does help we sometime.

SkullChick · 09-30-2011, 09:35 PM

Wirelessly posted

I have constant tension headache for a month now with maybe 3 seperate days of with no headache, 3 migraines attack (migraine attack seems to improve though I used to have it once or twice a week) its getting ridlicious and doctor didnt care enough to investigate further, I'm seriously considering tinted eyeglasses my triggers are fluorsence light, any strong smell, cold air, cloudy day's light (all white), too much bright colors, some food like buffalo wings, etc its stupid I have enough issues already

cdmeggers · 10-03-2011, 04:30 PM

dehydration was definitely the cause of my headaches. I had my antidepressants adjusted/changed, my eyes checked, saw neurologist and doctor, etc. etc. etc., tried muscle relaxants, nothing helped. Even did some physical therapy to see if it would help. Nope. But then I started drinking more water, and my headaches went away finally! So now I make sure I drink enough water to keep the headaches at bay.

deafbajagal · 10-03-2011, 09:10 PM

My daughter's doctor on Friday said the #1 cause of headaches is not drinking sufficient amount of water.

sara1981 · 10-06-2011, 02:40 AM

im been headache when i was teenagers till im adult

**KristinaB** · 10-06-2011, 03:38 PM

I've had a headache for the last 2 days and today is the worst. I know what is causing it, but I can't seem to rectify the situation. It's from lack of sleep. Either I am in a lot of pain and can't sleep, or I have had it interrupted with a minor catastrophe, or if I want to nap in the daytime, there's usually no time, or the house is too hot.

I am low on my Excedrin, so I don't want to use them. My next option is something I don't want to deal with, but I may have to so I can get some relief, even if it's temporary. That's a cup of coffee. I am plenty hydrated. I have had my 64 ounces of water each day, and so far today I am 2/3 of the way there.

Mintee · 10-08-2011, 09:05 AM

i have a big headache right now and my head won't stop spinning..

whenever my head hurts, i exercise by jogging. exercising increases circulation and bloodflow throughout the body, allowing the oxygen to reach the brain. i would jog right now, but i'm hurting too much to move. so i took ibuprofen and it should start kicking in soon.

JabberJay · 10-08-2011, 01:34 PM

a cold dark room - puts me to sleep hopfully
pain killers or willow bark tea - to combat the pain
wet hair- seems to help for some reason
and ear plugs- even if it's only a whisper my brain tries to focus on it and makes my headaches worse. So if I can't hear it then my brain doesn't try to ruin my efforts

**KristinaB** · 10-09-2011, 03:27 PM

Managed to get rid of previous headache, but today I got a whiz-banger of one. Can't be lack of sleep - I slept for 11 hours last night. Can't be lack of water, I am drinking my 64 oz a day. I am eating properly and staying clean. Have clean sheets on the bed. Not sure what is up, but I am back to averaging them 4 out of 7 days now. I even took 2 days off the computer and that didn't help.

09-24-2011, 05:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lissa Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4,296 Blog Entries: 1	How do you manage your headaches? I have had headaches many times this week, usually a dose of ibuprofen will keep it away, but like the day before yesterday ibuprofen won't remove it at all, and now today I've got another headache sighs it's not unusual for me to have so many headaches so just wondering what you all do to keep them away or to ease them? I do have hypertension so idk if I need go to get my bp checked which it hasnt been checked for six months __________________ lissa, 23, profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. http://bioniclissa.blogspot.co.uk/

09-24-2011, 05:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
sallylou Potterhead and Janeite Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 6,653	I just started having migranes. Throbbing pain. Always in the same location. My pain meds help somewhat. Have you seen a neurologist yet? My appointment was no help but you might have better luck than I did. __________________

09-24-2011, 05:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
JoeyDeafNinja Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Travelers Rest, SC Posts: 1,272	There may be a problems in your house or apt. Check for molds or whatever. My house in SC has molds and I have headaches often there but since I moved here in Florida and my grandparents doesn't have a mold and I rare get headaches. __________________ Strength and thrown off reason and reality Cut myself and screamed for their insanity Wake up to this nightmare that will never end Main attraction of this twisted master plan I will be your deadman With nothing but this blood on my hands Stuck in your wonderland I wanna make you bleed just like me So make me your deadman With only poisoning in my veins Stuck in your wonderland Stagnated by the passivity I'm gonna make you bleed like me

09-24-2011, 06:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
KristinaB New SDIT Deacon Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Land of the backstroke Posts: 13,775	In our house, we have 5 out of 6 people who suffer from headaches frequently. Mother - cannot take anything for hers so she has to go to a quiet dark room and it will usually go away within 2-3 hours. MIL - hers are allergy related, so we have to sweep, dust, vacuum, clean the verticals and all that for her to feel better. She also takes Tylenol as well as taking a daily allergy pill. Once in a while her BP is the culprit and I check her BP weekly (doctor's orders) Hubby - his are allergy or sinus related. Let him take some Tylenol and sleep and he's usually fine. Daughter - hers are allergy or PMS related. We go through the house cleaning just like for MIL and she will be fine. If it's PMS, she takes Pamprin. Once in a while she will take Tylenol. Son - his are generally migraines. They could be from allergies, lack of sleep or too much reading or video gaming. If we catch it early enough, he can take my Excedrin: Tension Headache. If we don't, he takes it anyway, then will go lie down in a dark room and sleep. Me - mine are mostly stress and tension or heat related, but can also be allergies. They are always migraines. I have a high threshold for pain, so my normal headache is a migraine for most people. If I get a migraine, then it is "madness" for most people. If my hair goes 2 days without washing, I get a headache that is blinding. If I use any hair treatment like mousse or hair-spray, then I know a headache is coming. I have to wash the hair and take the Excedrin:Tension Headache. If it's heat, stress or like that, then I get into my car turn the A/C full blast and drive along the beach. Since going Vegan, I do not get as many headaches as I did before for stress and such. I can't do anything about the heat since the A/C in the house is not working. I no longer put anything in my hair and I wash it daily and change my sheets 3 times a week. (pillow cases were also a problem) Son is limiting his time reading and video gaming and taking plenty of breaks, so he doesn't get his headaches. I also check his blood pressure weekly due to his weight problem. So far, with the exception of MIL's BP that is regulated with medicine, we all have good normal ranges with our blood pressure. The results are faxed monthly to the doctor and we are also checked monthly by a neighbor who is a home care RN. __________________ Taking life one day at a time.

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Smithtr Siberian Husky Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 14,680	I have lots of headache project tough I am manager too much on worst to headache fail because advil please more lots of drink water lots your brain because cloth headache! that is why! __________________

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09-24-2011, 06:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Banjo Expelled Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 11,650	Try raw almonds.

09-24-2011, 07:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
deafbajagal Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Posts: 5,171	Avoid caffeine. Eat smaller healthy meals through the day. Drink lots of water.

09-26-2011, 12:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
Smithtr Siberian Husky Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 14,680	I am investiage on cause on my medication reason risk on cause headache on mess on my health I am very aware it on tough risk on health cause on risk not fair on my psychiast reason serious I want to remove on medication! __________________

09-26-2011, 04:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
Smithtr Siberian Husky Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 14,680	It is very issues cause pretty serious on because caffience not good health for you! I cope on my health! __________________

09-26-2011, 04:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
Frisky Feline Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 20,239	My hub has bad headaches too. Have you seen doctor about it why you have it so many this week. I have never heard that banjo said, try almonds. I did google it and it does relieve headaches. let me know if you plan to try it and keep us posted. I wish i knew how to ease the headaches.

09-26-2011, 12:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
dotcomkari Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 143	I get A LOT of horrible migranes.. I was put on Migrane meds for them and it seems to help, although I still get really bad ones once in a great while that require me to go in and get a pain shot for at the clinic

09-26-2011, 12:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
dotcomkari Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 143	Banjo, thanks for asking.. Yes, I have seen a nutritionist. I also saw a neurologist. I have been watching the MSG levels in my food for quite some time and also watch my salt intake. Seems to help some. Also I limit caffine intake and chocolate (which is hard cause I have the WORST sweet tooth).

09-26-2011, 02:59 PM	#16 (permalink)
posts from hell Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 9,434	I actually have a painkiller injection that I self administer for my headaches. Works awesome.

09-28-2011, 11:08 AM	#17 (permalink)
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09-28-2011, 11:30 AM	#18 (permalink)
Babyblue Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 12,001	I usually do not get headaches unless my sinuses are bothering me. Then I take an allergy pill along with a pain reliever.

09-30-2011, 08:30 PM	#20 (permalink)
DeafTim Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Utica,OH Posts: 2,327	I like Aleve. All day pain-free. Must drink full glass of water. I get a headache couple of times a month. Thanks to allergies. Grrrr... __________________ It might be,it could be...It is! A homerun! HOLY COW!! Harry Caray Mitt: I have 5 point plan President Obama: Mitt doesnt have 5 point plan, He has one point plan! (ZINGER) Mitt Romney is a scam!!

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Smithtr Siberian Husky Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 14,680	i am serious damn it I hate on my headache i remmeber my mom issues headache truth! my family I knew serious my headache i break on 2 hours limit because my client warned me not good worst to stress! I learn it! they help me manager teach me role pretty __________________

09-30-2011, 08:39 PM	#22 (permalink)
whatdidyousay! Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 8,628	I have to take a nap , pills do not work for me. I also trying having a cup of coffee , it does help we sometime.

09-30-2011, 09:35 PM	#23 (permalink)
SkullChick Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Middle Of Nowhere, Delaware Posts: 940	Wirelessly posted I have constant tension headache for a month now with maybe 3 seperate days of with no headache, 3 migraines attack (migraine attack seems to improve though I used to have it once or twice a week) its getting ridlicious and doctor didnt care enough to investigate further, I'm seriously considering tinted eyeglasses my triggers are fluorsence light, any strong smell, cold air, cloudy day's light (all white), too much bright colors, some food like buffalo wings, etc its stupid I have enough issues already __________________ [Left Ear] Implanted 1/15/08 with Nucleus Freedom! Activated 2/12/08 with Freedom BTE Link for my Cochlear Implant http://skullchick.blogspot.com Link for my Blog unrelated to cochlear Implant http://skullchickworld.blogspot.com

10-03-2011, 04:30 PM	#24 (permalink)
cdmeggers Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,212	dehydration was definitely the cause of my headaches. I had my antidepressants adjusted/changed, my eyes checked, saw neurologist and doctor, etc. etc. etc., tried muscle relaxants, nothing helped. Even did some physical therapy to see if it would help. Nope. But then I started drinking more water, and my headaches went away finally! So now I make sure I drink enough water to keep the headaches at bay. __________________ My Ear Blog Advanced Bionics BEA Volunteer Mentor

10-03-2011, 09:10 PM	#25 (permalink)
deafbajagal Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Posts: 5,171	My daughter's doctor on Friday said the #1 cause of headaches is not drinking sufficient amount of water.

10-06-2011, 02:40 AM	#26 (permalink)
sara1981 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Little Rock,Ar Posts: 7,049	im been headache when i was teenagers till im adult __________________

10-06-2011, 03:38 PM	#27 (permalink)
KristinaB New SDIT Deacon Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Land of the backstroke Posts: 13,775	I've had a headache for the last 2 days and today is the worst. I know what is causing it, but I can't seem to rectify the situation. It's from lack of sleep. Either I am in a lot of pain and can't sleep, or I have had it interrupted with a minor catastrophe, or if I want to nap in the daytime, there's usually no time, or the house is too hot. I am low on my Excedrin, so I don't want to use them. My next option is something I don't want to deal with, but I may have to so I can get some relief, even if it's temporary. That's a cup of coffee. I am plenty hydrated. I have had my 64 ounces of water each day, and so far today I am 2/3 of the way there. __________________ Taking life one day at a time.

10-08-2011, 09:05 AM	#28 (permalink)
Mintee Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: East Coast Posts: 771	i have a big headache right now and my head won't stop spinning.. whenever my head hurts, i exercise by jogging. exercising increases circulation and bloodflow throughout the body, allowing the oxygen to reach the brain. i would jog right now, but i'm hurting too much to move. so i took ibuprofen and it should start kicking in soon.

10-08-2011, 01:34 PM	#29 (permalink)
JabberJay Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Alberta,Canada Posts: 386	a cold dark room - puts me to sleep hopfully pain killers or willow bark tea - to combat the pain wet hair- seems to help for some reason and ear plugs- even if it's only a whisper my brain tries to focus on it and makes my headaches worse. So if I can't hear it then my brain doesn't try to ruin my efforts __________________

10-09-2011, 03:27 PM	#30 (permalink)
KristinaB New SDIT Deacon Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Land of the backstroke Posts: 13,775	Managed to get rid of previous headache, but today I got a whiz-banger of one. Can't be lack of sleep - I slept for 11 hours last night. Can't be lack of water, I am drinking my 64 oz a day. I am eating properly and staying clean. Have clean sheets on the bed. Not sure what is up, but I am back to averaging them 4 out of 7 days now. I even took 2 days off the computer and that didn't help. __________________ Taking life one day at a time.

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