Consistent doses of Naproxen just seems to take the edge off for me, but by no means takes the pain away. As the headache gets progressively worse (throughout the day), and as the days wear on over a few weeks (the pain does escalate over that time too!), it may very well be that the laying and using Naproxen is helping more then you realize at this point.

I know that before I started doing that routine, this type of headache was beyond words after week 2, but once I started doing these steps, it was at least (barely) tolerable. Every little bit helps at that point though.

Anyway, if nothing else, I think the Naproxen surely helps with the inflammation that must be going on, even if not much for the pain. I generally don't do drugs at all, so recommending this is not something I do lightly.

One more week, and it should let up. You'll wake up one day and it'll be gone (it doesn't "fade", it just magically disappears, which is very cool).

I really suspect it is the same issue I have (yes, it is similar to the spinal tap headache, but more encompassing!), but you should be keeping your docs informed too though, Beth. I'd hate to think there is something else going on that isn't being treated, while you wait.

Hopefully you will be feeling yourself again very soon though.

Cherie