Margarite,

Have you considered using pain meds (NSAIDs) only sporadically. When used sporadically, the risk of rebound syndrome is greatly reduced. If your head aches fluctuate in severity, then using NSAIDs just when there is a need for better function during a peek of pain intensity might be a big help.

Keep in mind that the PCS brain has a tendency to be rigid in thought. This can manifest as an OCD like thought structure. I have to purpose to let go of some of my rigid thinking. I have a TBI friend who gets very stuck in his rigid thinking to the point that he will spend big bucks because there is a small inconsequential flaw in a water heater of home appliance. This is a common symptom of PCS/mTBI/TBI.

Overcoming this rigid thought symptom with a systematic way of evaluating rigid thoughts can be a great relief.

It is a difficult symptom to overcome, just like head aches are. But, it is a symptom that, when overcome, provides a great level of relief and reward in daily life.

Hope I am not sounding offensive. I have had to deal with this myself. I struggle with it routinely.

My best to you.