Thread: Does using tylenol mask headache so he can't recognize fatigue?
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Old 02-13-2014, 10:50 AM
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The doctors really want his pain controlled but the only way my brother seems to know it is time to rest is when his head hurts. Any suggestions or answers?
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What other symptoms does he present other than headaches, and how often are severe are they? I wouldn't see any reason not to take the Tylenol if this is effective in pain mitigation. I would say he should continue to be mindful of activities that exacerbate the headache, but absent other problematic symptoms a return to normal activities should be a normal part of the recovery process.
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