I have tension headaches, according to Neuro, can't imagine why
Optical migraines too. High pain tolerance, I try to ride it out. If not, Darvocet. Maybe I'll take one now . I do have a headache and eye ache. .

Toodles!!

I remember the first week of the headache, thinking it was like the LP headache I suffered with for 3 weeks, before my @#$& doc figured out I needed a blood patch.

After the trip to the ER, I had forgotten that. I'm 95% sure that a spinal headache is what is going on. It is day 14, but whose counting.

Horizontal is more comfortable. Thanks for the tip. So far, no med brings relief. I'll keep you posted.

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

Well...my 2 cents are probably too little, too late...

However... check your diet. I get awful headaches when I eat ONLY crappy foods and junk (and that is usually a reaction to stress, go figure!)

OR, in my case, optic neuritis for the first time. I just thought I had a rockin' 6 day headache. Turns out it's just my left eye screwing with me...

I dosed the whole thing with Mounds Bars (coconut's healthy, right?), peanut butter (sugar & protein balance each other) and motrin washed down w/lots of Dr. Pepper.

Oh, and it did freak me out enough to end my Rebif protest... so now I'm back on the interferon bandwagon again despite the side effects...

Bethany

Beth,

I am in Limboland for MS, but boy do I get headaches. I see two different neuro's. One for my MS workups and the other for the headaches, recommended by the first. He put me on Verapimil (which was once used for blood pressure, not so much anymore) and this supplement that you can find on line or at a Vitamin store called Migra-Eaze and it took them away in no time. I haven't had a headache since. Not even the underlying daily headaches that just sit there and tease you, saying "I might be coming to get you, you never know"...lol

But hey I have some peppermint patties here if anyone wants any. Just one a day keeps me happy

M

Thanks for the info. Please may I have a peppermint patty to keep me happy too.

Hey...I see you are a Biffer Babe and you like chocolate! Hmmm? I think I like you! lol!

Wait! (Pushing Beth aside) I get headaches too and I want to be happy! (whiny voice) Where's my peppermint patty? (sticks out hand and stomps foot)

Aww Man !! I thought you were gone Taffy. (crossing arms in disgust) That's no fair cutting in line for chocolate. After all those M&Ms I shared, you push me aside.

I'm not gonna take it (Beth pushing Taffy out of her way, holds out hand, receives and enjoys her peppermint patty b4 Taffy) YUM Thank you M! Okay Taffy, you're next.

BTW, Taffy how are you? Tired? Do tell.

I'm in and out...mostly out!

Wow! This Peppermint Patties makes good breath mints! (blowing breathe)

Smells good!

Beth, HSB, who else do you think needs a breath mint around here, huh?