Alternative for PCS Headaches?
 

Hi All,

I've been suffering with PCS for 9 months and was wondering if there are any natural remedies I can take to reduce the headaches.

I have constant headaches, literally every single day, but I'm scared of prescription meds and the addiction that sometimes go with them.

Anyone have any other ideas?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Have you tried any of the over the counter pain meds?

Acetaminophen works good for me. I sometimes combine it with aspirin. Together, they give pain relief equal to codeine without the codeine problems.

I was instructed to mix the acetaminophen and aspirin by my doctor. Full doses of each is not a problem. They effect different parts of the pain system.

Just be careful to not overdo the acetaminophen. It can be hard on your liver.

Also, I take enteric coated aspirin so that it does not effect my stomach.

btw, Right now I have what I call a "mud headache. " That is when my head hurts almost everywhere and my mind feels like it is stuck in the mud.

Sometimes, I can just relax and get it to go away. Other times, I need to get the Tylenol (acetaminophen)

Good luck to you. These headaches can be really annoying.

Mark,

Thanks for the advice.

I have been trying over the counter meds, but can't take them for long periods at a time.

Decided that I'm going to get my eyes tested this weekend, been having difficulty since my accident with sensitive eyes. My doctor told me this was going to happen from the PCS, but now 9 months later, who knows, maybe it clears up some of the headaches. If not, I guess I'm back to square one.

Even thinking about trying yoga or some sort of meditating... Probably sounds silly, maybe it works.

Thanks again

Some people find accupuncture, TENs and ice on the back of the neck helpful. I've had no luck with meds and find that I often have to retreat to a dark, quiet room and stay very still.

When I asked my neurologist what would get rid of my 24/7 headache, he said, "Do you own a Smith & Wesson?" :eek: Yes, he is such a compassionate healer. :mad:

Good Luck

Yea,
A Smith and Wesson!
Will do the job!

Hey, there are numerous HA meds, and books that you can get.
I'd say, get a good book first, try CU Consumers union.
Just go to Amazon.com


Then, after they teach you to avoid all your HA "Triggers", you'll be doing much better.

I'm now on Imetrex, and Treximet. Wow, those are two "Magic Pills"!

As are maltrex melt, and others. (melt on your tongue, in case you're in a nauseated style of HA).
Also, Imetrex, can be gotten as a nasal spray, same purpose.
You won't get sick from it.

I truly wish you well.
I've been a migraine person since a child, and I'm now 53.
PM me anytime.

I'd like to help ya!

Pete

asb

Thank you all for the replies.

It's always nice to know that you're not suffering alone. Will definitely give some of your suggesions a try. Got nothing to lose at this point.

Hockey, I also find that quiet, dark room helps. Unfortunately I don't have very understanding employers, so this is not always possible. They seem to think that my symptoms are a figment of my imagination and will go away with positive thinking.

"A Smith and Wesson" - Ha ha, Yeah it will definitely do the trick. At least your neurologist has a sense of humor.

Thanks again and good luck to all of you too.

"A Smith and Wesson" - Ha ha, Yeah it will definitely do the trick. At least your neurologist has a sense of humor."

The cruel SOB wasn't kidding.:mad: Frankly, he's lucky I don't have a S&W. With that much ego to shoot at, even I couldn't miss.

I personally think that you have an underlying problem, depending on where you have the headaches it could be as simple as a minor neck adjustment or maybe cerebral spinal fluid adjustment, a visit to a good doc who actually understands the neck and brain, in my case its my chiropractor, would probably be very helpful.

Weird thing is through all my symptoms after the TBI/Last concussion I only had minor headaches for 2 weeks...

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I have had daily headaches since my fall 9 months ago. I have been trying to lead a somewhat normal life. I have been adding exercise as much as 4-5 days a week. A couple of days ago I thought I would give running a try on my treadmill. I ran/walked for 30 minutes and then threw in some 15-30 second sprints. It felt great at the time, but that night I got the start of a migraine and yesterday was awful. I had to go to work and suffered the whole day. I have had migraines in the past (2-3 years ago), but nothing since then. I keep thinking that 9 months out I should be able to do the things I did before the fall.

Exercise with a TBI can be tricky. I wear a monitor and don't let my heart rate get too high. If I overdo it, my blood pressure spikes and my headache goes ballistic.

You have to listen to your body and it sounds like yours would prefer that you not run so hard.

Cheers