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Originally Posted by Lisa in Ohio
Nanc, I do have the headache problem like you described. I also have a cervical implant that seems to have triggered the headaches and my doctor agrees. However the benefits of the stim are so beneficial that I just try to deal with the headaches.
I have found that if I change the program it sometimes helps. I use a moist microwave heat pack on the back of my neck to help relax the muscles that I tense up when I am having a headache. Excederin Migraine has helped me too, but it sounds as if you already have medication for headaches. Somedays it is just a dark quiet room. I have not found anything that helps with the nausea that comes with the headache, maybe you have some suggestions?
I have to admit that I do drive with my stim on. I was really nervous at first but have gotten used to it. I now know what position to hold my head while driving and that helps with the jolts. I do watch for the heavy duty electrical lines be cause it seems that those always give me some extra zip. Lisa
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Hi Lisa! Sorry about your headaches, that is a bummer! I surely woke up with a doozey this morning!! Excedrin does nothing for me unfortunately
I take Fiorinal when it is getting too bad to just deal with, I can function fine with that. If it starts going to migraine status, then I take Amerge. The nausea medication I take is Phenergan. They gave me Zofran after the last two surgeries and it wasn't too bad. I take Demerol for my RSD pain when I have too, but before I can take it I have to take the nausea medication since it really upsets my tummy. I have a very high tolerance for medication working and cannot tolerate most meds. The Demerol doesn't really help my pain, but it makes me a little sleepy so it kinda takes the edge off. Have you tried Phenergan? That is part of what they would give in the shots when I would have to get one for a migraine if I am too far gone for my meds to help...
The moist heat is a good suggestion, I haven't tried that in a long time. I think I will try that tonight! Thanks!
I drive on 95 to and from work, too many crazy people weaving in and out of traffic...scares me to keep the stim on driving on there LOL.
