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01-09-2014, 01:35 AM | #1 | |||
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been taking many diffrent head hurt meds an none seem to work dose any one know of a certain brand that works good?
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"Thanks for this!" says: | waves (01-09-2014) |
01-09-2014, 01:12 PM | #2 | |||
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That's a complex question that cannot be answered easily, as there are many different kinds of headaches and migraines, and medications that work for one kind usually don't work for other kinds. If your current meds aren't working, you need to have a discussion with your doctor to try to find one that will work for you.
Do you have a specific diagnosis of what kind of headaches you get/have? Doc
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"Thanks for this!" says: | waves (01-09-2014) |
01-09-2014, 09:15 PM | #3 | |||
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I know it is hard when you are in pain all the time, but... do you keep a headache diary? If not, you might try -- you should note in it what you eat, as well. After a while, see if there are patterns. Some people find that certain foods trigger headaches. There are "risky" foods (and drinks!) that migraineurs are warned against, but each individual has to see which things affect them. Some of the "typical' things may not affect you, while some other foods that aren't on the warning lists might. Just an idea... to see if you can maybe prevent at least some of your headaches. I agree with Doc though, that you do need to speak to your physician or preferably a headache specialist. If you can keep a diary with dietary notes as well as headache incidence, duration, and specific symptoms, this may also help your doctors to help you. waves |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | PamelaJune (01-09-2014) |
01-09-2014, 09:22 PM | #4 | |||
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Here is an article from WebMD that tells you the more frequent triggers... foods high in certain substances like tyramine, or nitrates. Some migraineurs are sensitive to these substances.
http://www.webmd.com/migraines-heada...specific-foods Another possibility is a food allergy, such as to wheat, or to yeast. If you suspect a food allergy or sensitivities you'd need to eliminate all possible sources for a while, and see if the headache situation improves. If it does, you can try re-introducing things gradually to try to narrow down the culprits. waves |
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01-10-2014, 11:39 AM | #5 | ||
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One of the biggest triggers for me is the MSG in so many foods. Many Chinese Restaurants use this in their cooking. Look on the ingredients of even cans of soup, etc. Some products are now putting on their lables (NO MSG added). I have been quite fortunate because Imitrex 25mg's really has helped me tremendously. For years I had used Midrin which eventually taking too many caused "rebound" headaches. When Imitrex came on the market some years ago....it was/is a "godsend". I am careful not to overdo. Gerry |
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01-10-2014, 11:59 AM | #6 | ||
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I used over the counter for years (Excedrin helped me the most) and when that stopped working I went to my PCP........he never ran any tests just put me on 25mg a day of Tenormin (which I believe is a blood pressure medicine).....said it helped his roommate in college....well it worked.....it's been about 25 years ago and he said I would need to take it the rest of my life. I've talked to many people that this doesn't work for. I'm thankful it has worked for me. Headaches are a terrible thing to have to live with. Debi from Georgia |
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01-10-2014, 08:22 PM | #7 | ||
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Several years ago I went to a neurologist who had been recommended for treating migraines. He had put me on a regimen of Inderal and Elavil to take daily as a preventative. i had done this for a few years. It had helped; but when Imitrex came on the market as was to be used at onset of migraine, I discontinued the Inderal and Elavil. This sounds similiar to what you using (blood pressure med) except for the Elavil. Glad this is working for you. Gerry |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | St George 2013 (01-10-2014) |
01-10-2014, 08:36 PM | #8 | ||
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I was so young and had no knowledge that what was happening were migraines. He asked me some questions and explained I was having an 'aura' and said migraines. I'm glad that you also found something to help. I worked with a lady for over 20 years that never got hers under control. It just hurt my heart to see her in so much pain. Take care everyone.......Debi |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | ger715 (01-12-2014) |
01-11-2014, 05:09 PM | #9 | |||
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Have you ever tried discontinuing it for a time to see if you still need it? Doc
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"Thanks for this!" says: | ger715 (01-12-2014) |
01-12-2014, 11:14 AM | #10 | ||
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Never thought about going off of it......might place a call to my PCP and see what she thinks. I've always been really bad about 'just listening' to dr's and not making any of my own decisions until this last year when all this wonderful stuff started happening to me Thanks for the info. Debi from Georgia |
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