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05-19-2014, 08:30 AM | #1 | ||
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I know concussion is very different from the everyday common headache. But with someone who has been suffering with tension headache as their main symptom, I have come across something called "medication induced headaches". I know i am guilty of taking regular painkillers as part of daily routine but perhaps i am doing more harm than good and forcing my brain to rely on medication.
I am going to stop taking regular painkillers and see what happens. I am interested to know what others think? |
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05-19-2014, 09:10 AM | #2 | |||
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I could see where that would happen... everyone reacts to pain killers differently.. for me, I have sensitivity to sound... so if I were to take a pain killer the extra sound would make my headache worse... does that make sense?
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The Start: MVA, t-boned, on 1-12-14 (my sons 5th birthday) and did not think anything of it.. my back hurt on site but everything else seemed ok. Lost about 10-12 hours from about 3 hours after the accident to the next day...Experienced terrible brain fog for over a month, plus intense headaches, nausea, dizziness, cognitive difficulties, disorientation, no short term memory, depression and just an overall hangover feeling daily. Current Situation: I'm about 7 months in and my local neurologist has waived her white flag and therefore I am headed to Dallas to be seen (I have family there). The headaches are still daily. I have nausea, dizziness as well. Drugs I have been on- Vicodin (off), Naproxen (off), proanolol (off), topamax (off), cataflam (off), Midrin (off), Flexeril (off) and now Namenda XR (off), Nortrptylin (off), Verapamil (off) Therapy- Osteopath, Vestibular and balance therapy, fuzion/soft tissue massage, acupuncture Drs- ER (no help), GP, Chiropractor, Neurologist and Osteopath |
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05-19-2014, 09:21 AM | #3 | |||
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My Neuro and pain doctor did not want me on headache/migraine meds. They really worked at getting to te core of my pain. I have occipital neuralgia on both sides, vestibular migraines and ocular migraines, senses enduced headache/migraines.
Isn't it a wild ride with headaches after a head injury...powerful pain. Wow. Good luck to you! Peace and wellness, Jace
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. *TBI with mild to severe damage November 2012 from car crash. Stroke with hemorage & 4 clots in veins in brain Feb/Mar 2015. *Vestibular damage, PCS, hypercusis, severe visual processing and tracking issues, short term memory loss, headaches/migraines, occipital neuralgia, cognitive issues, neurological issues, brain fog, brain fatigue when over stimulated, twitching, vertigo, neck issues, nerve issues, PTSD, personality change, Since stroke left side weakness, rage, worsening of vestibular problems, recall, speech, memory. *Can't drive or work. Have done occupational therapy, cognitive therapy, physical therapy. Learning work arounds, and strategies to be competent in daily life. Change your attitude/perspective changes your life. As TBI survivors this is a vital part of our healing and living. *Working on getting to know and accept the new me. |
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05-19-2014, 11:56 AM | #4 | ||
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Hello!
I am sorry to hear about your headaches. I also struggled with this question of rebound headaches. I had migrane/ tension/ cervicogenic headache (neck/whiplash) constant for years. Very painful and I know a lot about headaches After a long time of taking Tylenol Extra strength every day I decided that i may be having a rebound effect. The doc said that no, otc meds such as ibuprofen and tylenol do not cause rebound. 'Heal your Headache' the book also listed those as the non rebounders. (I do not believe that this book is all good, only some parts). I decided to experiment and stopped the tylenol. It was very painful. Yes, I did notice my pain went down around week two but only in the slightest. Maybe a number or half. But there was time that I said... This is the rebound effect! So, maybe a slightest effect but if your are suffering from the pain I would say not to worry about taking those pills. But! other narcotics do cause this, hopefully get off of those as soon as possible. Take Care! |
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05-19-2014, 12:34 PM | #5 | ||
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Hello thank you all for responding. Some interesting points. I have been taking regular paracetamol around 3 doses a day. I felt I was becoming to reliant on them and found myself taking some as a preventative measure. I have recently been prescribed 10mg Amtriptyline 1 tablet nocte and think they are helping. I am going to stop the painkillers for a couple of weeks and then start taking them when the pain is too much.
Good luck in your recovery. |
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