Headaches?

IDreamInColor · Post by **IDreamInColor** » Fri Dec 24, 2010 2:17 pm

Just wondering if anyone else experiences daily headaches and if it could possibly be from the mc? I've had daily headaches non stop for over 5 years. Sometimes I'll get a day or two break here and there, but then it rages on. They seem to be getting worse, I haven't had a days break from it since before Thanksgiving. Tylenol does absolutely nothing for it.

grannyh · Post by **grannyh** » Fri Dec 24, 2010 2:43 pm

Once ruling everything else out.. my most useful treatment for headaches has been .. relax and drink a little of the lemon lime gatorade that has been so helpful in eliminating my leg cramps.
grannyh

Post by **tex** » Fri Dec 24, 2010 3:30 pm

I did, when I was reacting. The GF diet, and healing, ended all that. Since being in remission, I haven't had a headache in years.

Tex

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Fri Dec 24, 2010 6:08 pm

As my D has gotten worse over the past few years, so have my headaches. Actually, when I flipped from chronic constipation to chronic D ten years ago I started getting more headaches. More often and lasting longer, to the point it's normal to have a headache all the time - it's rare that I don't. However, I have hormonal headaches/migraines, and have stabbing headaches that might be related to a head injury, so those might contribute to the pretty much 24/7 headache.

As for pain control the only thing that helps is Tylenol #3, but that causes constipation so I don't take it. Maxalt is the best thing for migraines for me, but I've been taking Imitrex since the most recent flare started (last spring) because that's what I have on hand and it's much cheaper. It gives me D, though

grannyh · Post by **grannyh** » Fri Dec 24, 2010 7:20 pm

The reason I take the gatorade when I have D is that the electrolytes get out of balance and that is when I get a headache.
grannyh

Celie · Post by **Celie** » Fri Dec 24, 2010 9:21 pm

The best thing I have done for headaches is myofascial release. I found a great physical therapist who has helped me in many ways. He got rid of the headaches almost immediately and has also helped with some of my muscle and joint pain. I am so glad to find a non-drug treatment for some of the pain. My neurologist goes to him for her headaches....

I know how irritating those pesky headaches can be....

Celie

Gloria · Post by **Gloria** » Fri Dec 24, 2010 11:09 pm

I rarely get a headache, but when I do, it's usually because I'm getting dehydrated. When I increase my fluids, the headache goes away.

Gloria