headaches

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Call your doc and tell him/her to give you something quick! You maybe can

take that aspirin free excedrin for migraines... or I take imitrex or zomig

which is designed specifically for migraines

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[Guest guest]

Katrina, what type of heat do you have (if living where you need it

now)? Have you thought about checking for carbon monoxide? Just a

thought. Hope your family gets feeling better.

Ava

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In a message dated 12/29/00 10:03:10 PM Pacific Standard Time,

katrinaj@... writes:

<<

I am searching through what books made it in our last move but not having

much luck. Thanks for any advice.

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Headaches can be caused by muscle tension, an underlying illness or

infection, or disturbances in the blood vessels in the head. The latter

scenario produces migraine headaches, which typically recur periodically and

are characterized by severe pain, often concentrated on one side of the head,

that is aggravated by light, sometimes preceded by disturbances in vision,

and is often associated with nausea and vomiting. Headaches can sometimes be

related to disorders that warrant further investigation, such as infections

of the scalp, ears, sinuses, or spinal fluid. They can also be caused by

allergies, fever, high blood pressure, epilepsy, brain tumors, severe

cavities or oral infections, certain drugs, or an injury to the head.

Most often, headaches are related to tension. However, if your child awakens

crying and holding his head, the cause is most likely something other than

tension. If your child has a headache in combination with a high fever,

severe vomiting, a stiff neck, confusion, disorientation, or extreme fatigue,

see your doctor immediately. This can be a sign of a serious illness, such as

meningitis or encephalitis. If a child's headache is so severe that he isn't

tempted by a promise of his favorite activity or a favorite food, or if the

headaches are frequent and chronic, you should consult with a physician.

A young child with a limited vocabulary may be unable to describe how his

head feels. A tension headache often feels like a tight band around the head.

The pain may be throbbing or dull, mild or severe. Sudden movements often

seem to make a tension headache worse. A headache may develop suddenly, or

come on gradually. Tension headaches most often develop during the day,

worsen as the day goes on, and may be relieved with sleep.

An attack of migraine, on the other hand, can last for days; sleep may or may

not be helpful in easing the pain. Some children with migraines may not even

complain of head pain, but rather of nausea, vomiting, and stomachache.

Migraines can be triggered by a number of different factors, including

emotional stress, hypoglycemia, food allergies, head injuries, oral

contraceptives, or hormonal changes related to the menstrual cycle, which may

be why more females than males suffer from them. The disorder also tends to

run in families. WHEN TO CALL THE DOCTOR ABOUT A HEADACHE

If your child has a headache in combination with a high fever, extreme

fatigue, a stiff neck, severe vomiting, or confusion or disorientation, call

your doctor immediately or take your child to the emergency room of the

nearest hospital. These can be signs of an infection affecting the brain,

such as encephalitis or meningitis.

If your child's headaches are so severe that they interfere with normal

activities, or if they are frequent rather than isolated occurrences, consult

with your doctor.

Conventional Treatment

A mild pain reliever, such as ibuprofen (found in Advil, Nuprin, and other

medications) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, Tempra, and others) can relieve a

headache. These drugs are most effective when given early; headache pain

becomes increasingly difficult to relieve as it becomes more severe.

ibuprofen generally works better for headaches, especially migraine

headaches, than acetarninophen does.

Note: Ibuprofen is best given with food to avoid possible stomach upset.

Acetaminophen can cause liver damage if taken in excessive amounts. If you

give your child acetaminophen, make sure to read package directions carefully

so as not to exceed the proper dosage for your child's age and size.

Do not give a child aspirin for a headache unless a viral illness has been

ruled out by your doctor. The combination of aspirin and certain viral

infections is associated with the development of Reye's syndrome, a dangerous

liver disease.

For extremely severe headaches, a combination of acetaminophen and codeine

may be prescribed. Codeine is a powerful narcotic painkiller that can cause

serious side effects, including nausea, sleepiness, and constipation, and

that can also be highly addictive.

If your child suffers from migraines, ibuprofen or acetaminophen is likely

to be suggested first, and maybe all that is needed to ease the pain. The

antihistamine diphenhydramine (Benadryl) may also be suggested. The reason it

works is not well understood, but it may offer relief for your child.

If your child has migraines that are not relieved by ordinary painkillers,

an ergotamine preparation may be prescribed. These drugs work by constricting

blood vessels. They are available in forms that can be taken orally,

rectally, as a nasal spray, or placed under the tongue; some formulations

contain caffeine. Ergotamine works best if it is taken as soon as possible

after the pain begins, but it should be used with care because it is possible

to become dependent on it. Possible side effects include stomach and/or

muscle cramps, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

A relatively new drug, sumatriptan (sold under the brand name Imitrex),

appears to be very effective in alleviating a severe attack of migraine. It

works by increasing the amount of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is

involved in vasoconstriction (the constriction of blood vessels); since

migraine is in part a result of a disturbance in circulation in the brain,

increasing serotonin levels may help to restore balance in the tension of

blood vessels. This treatment is expensive, however, and as of this writing,

must be administered by injection. It can also produce unpleasant side

effects, including increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and a

feeling of tightness in the chest, jaw, or neck. An oral form may be approved

in the near future, and it may be better tolerated. Although this drug may be

safe for children, especially teenagers, it is not yet officially indicated

for use in children.

There is some evidence that a daily low dose of the beta-blocker propranolol

(Inderal) may help if a child suffers from recurrent, incapacitating migraine

headaches. This drug should not be taken by a child with asthma or diabetes,

however, and it can cause such side effects as fatigue, depression, shortness

of breath, and cold hands and feet.

If your child's headaches are chronic and debilitating, it may be helpful to

consult a pediatric neurologist to investigate the possibility of an

underlying problem.

Dietary Guidelines

Because low blood sugar can provoke a headache, see to it that a

headacheprone child has three whole-foods meals and several snacks each day.

Do not offer sugary foods. Sugar causes blood sugar levels to soar, then

crash, making a headache worse.

Limit fat, which is difficult to digest and can lead to a stomachache and

headache. Avoid greasy and fried foods.

Chocolate, monosodium glutamate (MSG), and the preservatives in hot dogs and

other processed meats have been found to cause headaches, especially

migraines. If your child typically gets a headache after eating one of these

foods, banish the offender from the menu. Be aware of hidden MSG in processed

food products. For example, if the label lists an additive called hydrolyzed

protein, the product contains MSG. Other additives that contain MSG include

autolyzed yeast, sodium caseinate, and calcium caseinate. Read labels

carefully.

A food allergy or sensitivity can provoke headaches. Use an elimination diet

or a diet diary to uncover hidden food allergies (see For age-appropriate

dosages of nutritional supplements, see Elimination Diet.

Nutritional Supplements

Calcium and magnesium help to calm muscles and relax blood vessels. A

transitory deficit of magnesium especially has been associated with the onset

of migraine. Give your child one dose of a liquid combination supplement

containing 250 milligrams of calcium and 125 milligrams of magnesium, twice a

day, until the headache is better.

If your child's headache (whether tension or migraine) is centered in the

front of the head-especially if you suspect it may be related to something he

ate-try giving him an acidophilus supplement. Give one dose, as directed on

the product label, every four hours, until the headache is gone.

For persistent migraines, a supplement called EPA, derived from fish oils,

can help to thin the blood and block the cycle that leads to recurrent

headaches. Give an older child one capsule, three times daily, for one to two

months.

Herbal Treatment

For age-appropriate dosages of nutritional supplements, see Dosage Guidelines

for Herbs and Nutritional Supplements.

Chamomile relaxes the nervous system and can bring relief for a tension

headache. Give your child one dose of chamomile tea as needed. You can also

prepare a chamomile bath and encourage a long, relaxing soak. The herb's

beneficial effects will be absorbed through the skin.

If your child suffers from migraines, try feverfew. This herb has an

anti-inflammatory effect and may be taken at the onset of a migraine. Or you

can give your child one dose, twice a day, over a period of several months as

a preventive.

Ginger tea is helpful for either a tension or a migraine headache that is

located in the front of the head. Give your child one dose as needed.

Peppermint tea is helpful for a congested and full headache. It can also

help relieve a headache caused by overeating. Give your child one dose as

needed.

Skullcap is excellent for headaches due to nervous tension. Give your child

one dose as needed.

Note: This herb should not be given to a child less than six years old.

When used as a rub, an herbal tincture of arnica or peppermint oil can be

effective in resolving a headache. Rub arnica tincture into the temple or

forehead area, or peppermint oil into the temple area. Be very careful to

keep tinctures away from your child's eyes and do not use them on broken

skin.

Tiger Balm liniment works very well for tension headaches. Rub the ointment

into the temple area.

Homeopathy

For tension headaches, choose the homeopathic remedy most suited to your

child's symptoms and administer it as follows: Give your child one dose of

the remedy. Wait twenty minutes. If there is no relief after twenty minutes,

give a second dose and wait another twenty minutes. If your child still feels

no relief, wait thirty minutes and select another remedy that suits your

child's symptoms and temperament.

Bryonia 30x or 9c is recommended for a child who has a headache in

combination with constipation and much eye pain.

Ferrum phosphoricum 12x or 5c is for the child whose face may be pale and

cold, or red and flushed, and generally alternates between the two. His hands

and feet are cold. This child may get a headache when he is fatigued.

Gelsemium 12x or 6c is useful for the child who describes visual

disturbances, such as blurring, and for the type of tension headache that is

associated with performance anxiety and commonly occurs before a test, school

play, or similar event.

Give Natrum muriaticum 30x or 9c to a child who develops a headache after any

kind of intense mental work, such as a school project or homework that has a

grade riding on it. The Natrum muriaticum child is very ambitious, hard on

himself, and eager to achieve. This child also has a craving for salt.

If your child has a migraine, choose one of the following and give him one

dose, four times a day, for up to two days:

Iris 30x or 9c is recommended for the child who complains of impaired or

blurred vision. This child may also be vomiting and the pain may recur

periodically-he may have a headache every Sunday, for example.

Use Lachesis 30x or 9c if the pain begins or is worse on the left side of the

head.

If your child's migraine begins or is worse on the right side of the head,

choose Lycopodium 30x or 9c.

Silica 30x or 9c is for a migraine that starts at the base of the back of the

head and travels into one eye.

Whichever remedy you choose, if you are using any form of peppermint or

Tiger Balm in addition to one of the homeopathic remedies recommended here,

you should give your child homeopathic remedies at least half an hour before

or after. Otherwise, the strong odors of these herbal preparations may

interfere with the action of the remedy.

If headaches are chronic, and an underlying illness has been ruled out, it

may be helpful to consult a homeopathic physician for a constitutional

remedy.

Acupressure

For the locations of acupressure points on a child's body, see ADMINISTERING

AN ACUPRESSURE TREATMENT.

Large Intestine 4 relaxes tension in the head. It is especially comforting

to a child with a frontal headache.

Neck and Shoulder Release will unkink and relax the muscles most often tight

and tense during a headache.

When your child has a headache, rub the two muscles that run along the spine

to help him relax.

General Recommendations

Encourage your child to lie down in a darkened, quiet room.

Put a cool washcloth on his forehead.

A tension headache may get better on its own when you give your child the

time and attention he needs to express his concerns. Be loving and

supportive.

A very important and effective course of action for a child who suffers from

migraines is to learn a relaxation exercise. As soon as the sensation of the

headache appears, he can begin a relaxation or visualization exercise. This

can relax the blood vessels and prevent the development of a full-blown

headache.

Give your child chamomile tea for its calming, relaxing effect.

Rub Tiger Balm into your child's temples.

Choose a symptom-specific homeopathic remedy.

Use acupressure.

A back rub or foot rub can help release tension and make a tense or upset

child feel cared for and nurtured.

For a child whose headache is related to constipation, give an Epsom salts

bath. The salts will increase circulation and help relax tension. A bowel

movement will usually occur an hour or two after the bath.

If headaches are due to a structural stress, chiropractic work may be

helpful.

Prevention

Some children tend to get tense, depressed, or overwhelmed. By carefully

observing and responding to your child's needs, you can help him deal with

emotional and physical stresses and perhaps avert tension headaches.

To help a child release the tensions of the day, give him a warm herbal bath

and a loving massage before bed. Encourage him to talk about the day, express

concerns or anxieties, and ask for help.

Offer three good meals every day and have healthy snacks on hand. Avoid

sugars, fried foods, and heavy fats. Eliminate any foods that have been shown

by experience to trigger a headache.

Do not expose children to cigarette smoke.

Explore meditation or relaxation techniques with your child. Massage or

chiropractic adjustment may also help.

A variety of different drugs may be recommended as preventives for a child

who suffers recurring migraines. These include beta-blockers (propranolol

[inderal] is one of the most popular of these), calcium-channel blockers, and

low-dose antidepressants, among others. All of these are powerful medications

that can have serious side effects, and should be used with caution, if at

all.

If your child suffers from migraine headaches, keep a diary that records the

circumstances surrounding each attack, such as foods recently eaten, exposure

to possible environmental allergens, activities, emotional factors, physical

environment, etc. Try to be as observant as possible. Notice the obviously

unhealthy things, such as cigarette smoke or car exhaust, but don't overlook

things that seem harmless or even pleasant, such as perfumes or the smell of

new fabrics. Once you do this, a pattern may emerge pointing to certain

factors that could be triggering your child's headaches. You can then make

appropriate alterations in your child's diet or lifestyle.

Acupuncture and biofeedback have both been used to good effect against

chronic headaches, whether from migraine or tension. If frequent headaches

are making your child miserable, it may be worthwhile to consult a qualified

acupuncturist or a practitioner skilled in biofeedback techniques.

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Belladonna or Gelsemium

Headaches

> Hi Folks,

>

> I am sure I have seen this addressed here before but can't seem to find it

> now that I need it.

>

> Does anyone have a suggestion for dealing with headaches in children? My

son

> just turned 9 (the day after Christmas...sigh) and he is suffering from a

> major headache right now. The one that makes you just lay there and cry.

> Very unlike him. He pointed out the top of his head, like a cap, and over

> his left eye as the concentrated pain area.

>

> We have all been dealing on and off with a flu type virus with headaches,

> body aches, extreme fatigue, etc. I thought he already went through it but

> perhaps it is really coming on now.

>

> I am searching through what books made it in our last move but not having

> much luck. Thanks for any advice.

>

> Katrina

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where is the headache?

headaches

wow Bob, that's kind of you to tipe all that for us - it helps me too !

could it also be, that I get headache because of lack of proteins ?

, do you know ?

thanks

[Guest guest]

Princess,

When I first started taking Paxil it took awhile for

the side effects to calm down, maybe 4 weeks. The

funny thing is Paxil was the best anti-depressant I

had been on till I started treatment. I have been on

effexor for a couple of years now, with and without

treatment and seem to be doing okay. I also take my

anti-depressant at evening time instead of in the

morning. But I do not remember headaches. I did get

sweats. Dana

--- Princess <wistful@...> wrote:

> Did the Paxil give you headaches, Dana?

>

> Princess

> www.studioreflections.com

>

>

> I was on Paxil first. But it did not help when I

> went

> on treatment. They switched me to effexor. Have

> you

> asked your doctor about changing the medication?

>

>

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Princess,

When I first started taking Paxil it took awhile for

the side effects to calm down, maybe 4 weeks. The

funny thing is Paxil was the best anti-depressant I

had been on till I started treatment. I have been on

effexor for a couple of years now, with and without

treatment and seem to be doing okay. I also take my

anti-depressant at evening time instead of in the

morning. But I do not remember headaches. I did get

sweats. Dana

--- Princess <wistful@...> wrote:

> Did the Paxil give you headaches, Dana?

>

> Princess

> www.studioreflections.com

>

>

> I was on Paxil first. But it did not help when I

> went

> on treatment. They switched me to effexor. Have

> you

> asked your doctor about changing the medication?

>

>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

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[Guest guest]

The headaches could be brought on by stress. I was also suffering

from migraine type headaches, since September of last year. After I

ended the Fall semester at college back in April, I had three

migraines, back-to-back and that is all I have had to that extent,

since then. I have been on vacation, during the time which the

headaches have ceased.

I also went for an MRI of my brain and the neuro said that the

ventricles in my brain were enlarged. But this is not uncommon for

us achons anyway. I would recommend you end up getting more than one

opinion, before the possibility of anyone suggesting the shunt, ok?

One medication that has helped me though for these tension-like

headaches/migraines is Imitrex. I only needed to take the smallest

amount of 20 mg and then the headache was gone, in a matter of less

than 30 minutes.

I can sympathize with the fact that you've had these headaches.

Certain foods can also aggravate them..for example chocolate, cheese,

wine, canned meats, peanuts/peanut butter, and apples..just to name a

few. Spending lots of time in front of the computer screen, can also

put a lot of strain on your eyes and thus can bring on these

headaches as well. I ended up only just recently going to see a

neurologist, who specializes in treating headaches, so that might be

your best bet at this point.

I wish you well in finding the right answers,

Ann

> Hi all. I am 18 and have achondroplasia. Recently I went to my

doctor because

> I have been having headaches for about three months. She ordered an

MRI and

> it came back showing poor flow in my fourth ventrical, this is

probably

> causing increased cranial pressure resulting in the headaches

(which have

> stopped, by the way). I'm worried about ending up with a shunt (I

start

> college next month). Is this a common condition with

achondroplasia? (Chronic

> hydrocephalus) Any advise? Thanks, Mia in Ca.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

On Tue, 16 Jul 2002, singer39us wrote:

> One medication that has helped me though for these tension-like

> headaches/migraines is Imitrex. I only needed to take the smallest

> amount of 20 mg and then the headache was gone, in a matter of less

> than 30 minutes.

I suffered migraine-like headaches at least once a month for many years,

and it turns out I was doing so needlessly! For whatever reason, over the

years my physician did not exercise due diligence in making sure he got an

accurate blood pressure reading on me (I guess due to the difficulties

presented by my arm's dimensions), and I was too careless and naive to

insist that he find a way.

Well, as it turns out, I was recently diagnosed with high blood pressure

after a couple of bouts with severe headaches, and I began taking Atenolol

(a beta blocker) for it. And guess what? I haven't had a headache since!

The moral of the story is, whether you have headaches or not, make sure

you get that blood pressure checked, and make sure they get an accurate

reading. Insist on it -- if they can't seem to get your BP the traditional

way, twist THEIR arm for a change and demand it -- there are a number of

other ways they can do it.

Dave

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I am an SEDc and I have chronic headaches. I was told that this is do to a

narrowing of the canal in my neck. The spinal fluid doesn't flow properly. If I

sleep the wrong way I wake up with a killer headache. Anyway, I finally found a

medicine that helps a great deal. It's called Maxalt and it is generally used

for migraines but it's on my kind too. I think it thins the fluid so it flows

better. I take it once a day and that keeps my head pain to a level I can

handle. You might want to try it and see if it'll help you. But if you are like

me and must take it daily becareful with your prescription insurance. I have a

big problem getting them to pay for a full months supply. They say that with

that particular med. that most people shouldn't have to take it daily but my Dr.

wrote a letter explaining my condition and for the moment the insurance is

covering the whole thing. Also, this med is non addictive which I think is great

too. I hope this helps anybody out there having the same problem as I do. Good

Luck. If anyone has any questions just ask.

Wanda aka TigerEyes =^@.@^=

tigereyes@...

I'M LITTLE!! I'M LOUD!! I'M SHORT!! AND I'M PROUD!!

Headaches

Hi all. I am 18 and have achondroplasia. Recently I went to my doctor because

I have been having headaches for about three months. She ordered an MRI and

it came back showing poor flow in my fourth ventricle, this is probably

causing increased cranial pressure resulting in the headaches (which have

stopped, by the way). I'm worried about ending up with a shunt (I start

college next month). Is this a common condition with achondroplasia? (Chronic

hydrocephalus) Any advise? Thanks, Mia in Ca.

[Guest guest]

Thank you to everyone who responded to my posting! My mom is taking me down

to Cedar Sinai as soon as they can give us an appointment. I have heard that

is a good place to go. Mia in Ca.

[Guest guest]

Hey Bridget I had those for the first week, but fortunately they went

away. Nausea and anxiety is still knocking me around...

> Is anyone waking up with monster headaches?

>

> Bridget

[Guest guest]

awwww..... ! At this point I think I'd trade for nausea Wanna trade?

> > Is anyone waking up with monster headaches?

> >

> > Bridget

[Guest guest]

Sherm, Adrienne has very frequent headaches. Nearly daily. She has various

medications to help her. She has Immetrex for the migraines, which her

neurologist determined ALL her headaches are migraines. She takes prozac to

assist in her body not over responding to the pain signals. ( that is the

super simple explaination)

When the immetrex doesnt work, she has various levels of pain medications to

take until she can find relief. Sometimes, if she waits too long to start

treating the headache... nothing will work. Thankfully, of late, she has at

least been able to get the edge off the pain and sleep. But she is pretty

good at responding quickly to the headache and treating it.

The most important thing she has found is it is very important to act

immediatly when she determines...her head is starting to ache. Otherwise,

the headache takes hold...and becomes harder to get rid of.

Related to the arthritis or not? I don't know. But it is part of the

package deal she is being treated for.

K

Adrienne's Mom

Adrienne age 19 Spondy, FMS, Chronic Fatigue, Hypo Thyroid, College student

currently on winter break... and of course, coming down with a sore throat

and cold.

[Guest guest]

I have had spells of having headaches and not.

I started having migraines in the late '70s

- when my symptoms were starting to get bad.

Those were killers. After about 2 years of

fairly frequent misery, they suddenly stopped

and I only got one maybe 2 or 3 times a year.

I haven't had one at all since I've been on

Methotrexate (2 years), but I expect that is

co-incidental. I do occasionally get just

plain headaches, mostly when I'm tired or

stressed. I've always gotten those.

Denny Sherman wrote:

> I'm wondering how common headaches are in the group. I have a

> moderate to strong headache every day. On Wednesday I ended up in the

> ER with a severe headache.

>

> My Rheumy says this is not part of Reiter's. But I wonder. Do any of

> you have headaches?

>

> Sherm

>

>

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[Guest guest]

hi sherm , yes i do get headaches too ! my rheumy says that they are not

due to the reiters itself but are coming from the structural damage and

inflammation in my neck which IS caused by the reiters . as a result of

not being treated for so many years , i have spinal stenosis and

multiple herniations at the cervical and lumbar level .also spur and bar

formations too numerous to count (i guess that this is what accounts for

the ankylosis ) my head aches are discogenic in nature and have sent me

to the er on several occasions . they are always present and are

sometimes so mild that they are almost un noticeable and other times so

excrutiating that i must resort to the er . on one occasion it was so

bad that i hadnt slept in 3 days . so i went to the er . the dr there

had never even heard of reiters before he met me !!! but fortunately did

know a bit about AS so he said im going to put you to sleep for a bit !

which is just what he did !!!! he gave me a large iv dose of depo -

medrol mixed with robaxin , dilaudid , and another drug that he said was

an anethetic agent (the name robinul comes to mind but im really not

sure , i was in so much pain at the time ) i slept 14 hours in the er

and woke up feeling still very sleepy but no headache whatsoever !!!

since that head ache dr steele (the er doc) has educated himself quite a

bit on the spondy diseases .and when ever i come in to the er ,and he

knows i never do so lightly , he always treats me promptly and with

serious respect for my pain , hes a wonderful guy !! so imho yes your

headaches may be related , to but not directly caused by reiters . a

head ache of that magnitude is an emergency and im so sorry you had to

go thru so much pain ! i hope you are much better now !! love to all

and best wishes for a painfree , peaceful holiday to you all !!

.........nancy oxoxoxoxo

[Guest guest]

I have had headaches for 35 years now. My Dr. said it has to do with IBD,

which I have ulcerative colitis, which started the whole mess I'm in now.

But I got migraines monthly after my first pregnancy, and from then on. Ones

where I was admitted to the hospital with. Then 10 years ago I had a

hysterectomy and the headaches stopped, except an occasional stress headache.

Then a few months ago I was on Methotrexate, then Arava, which I had really

bad side effects, and now I've had one type of headache or another ever

since. Besides hurting all over all the time, now this headache is making my

life intolerable. I see my; Rheumy next month, and I hope he can do

something to get rid of it. I've been in the hospital last month with my

kidney infection again, and even with morphine shots the headache was still

there. So do you have IBD? If so it maybe causing it, or the drugs? Good

luck, have a Merry Christmas anyway. Sometimes you have to try to ignore as

much of this pain and illness as you can, just to have a little joy in your

life, so to every one MERRY CHRISTMAS. EFD

[Guest guest]

Sherm, I had headaches (mostly from female concerns for years). But I do

know that several of the medications I have taken over the years have caused

them and some were pretty nasty. What meds are you on? Hope you can find an

answer. I use butabital (sp?) pill form and it works great for me, even if I

have let it get pretty bad. It is a form of caffiene. Good luck. Kathy

from WI

[Guest guest]

EFD: The arava really triggered the headaches for me. Might be related.

Kathy from WI

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/24/2002 2:09:46 PM Pacific Standard Time,

rayn@... writes:

> My headaches respond to Imitrex, one of the newer Migraine

> medications. I especially like the nasal sprays which can

> eliminate a migraine in about 20 minutes for me. Nothing else

> touches them.

>

ADrienne's and My migraines also usually respond to Imitrex. I love it, it

is so nice to not be drugged but to get rid of the pain. The MD had to write

a letter to the Insurance so they would cover more than one six pack a month

for Adrienne. It is pricey stuff without insurance.

Adrienne also had back up medications, narcotics to use in the event the

Imitrex doesn't work. Which, once in a while it doesn't.

K

Adrienne's Mom

[Guest guest]

Hi Meghan....

To my knowledge because we've discussed it, Claudine and I both need to keep our

RSH down around 1.0-1.5. I have not had problems with headaches during my latest

bout....just fatigue and extreme emotionalism. The more recent studies show that

wimmin, especially middle aged and up wimmin need a lower TSH than men....but

try convincing a doctor that a womyn's body doesn't work the same as a man's

body.

Headaches...I think Alley is our pro on headaches but she might already be on no

mail since she is leaving on vacation Thursday. Claudine might know about

headaches and any connection to the thyroid...and certainly Doc would know. Post

a message to the attn of Doc and Claudine so they don't miss it in all the mail

they get.

Did you respond to treatment? I can't remember....brain fog is also a sign of

the TSH being too high (a long with tx and the effects of hep c on the

brain...or maybe it's liver damage brain effects). In my youth I used to get

migraines and cluster headaches but as I aged they got less and less frequent

and I haven't had one in years (knock on wood).

Doc and Claudine....are you out there with some answers for Meghan?????

Blessings

Tatezi

headaches

I am still having constant headaches and a lot of fatigue, six months

after treatment. My doctor is sending me to an internist. He says

the headaches and fatigue should be better, and if anything they are

worse. I can't even get relief from the many different kinds of pain

pills he has prescribed. Someone wrote a week or so ago that she

needed to keep her tsh under 2 to feel well. Did it give you

headaches when it was higher? tsh was 2.31 before I started

treatment, and was 3.50 five months ago. Do you think that could be

the cause. I really feel lousy, and wish I could find the reason.

Probably will go to the internist, who is our friend, tomorrow. Good

thing I don't have a job to go to. I wouldn't be much use to

anyone. Feel like I can't walk across the room sometimes. When I am

feeling better, (energy) I go to the grocery and to church, and that

is the extent of what is left of my life. Say a prayer for me. Meghan

[Guest guest]

Hi Meghan....

To my knowledge because we've discussed it, Claudine and I both need to keep our

RSH down around 1.0-1.5. I have not had problems with headaches during my latest

bout....just fatigue and extreme emotionalism. The more recent studies show that

wimmin, especially middle aged and up wimmin need a lower TSH than men....but

try convincing a doctor that a womyn's body doesn't work the same as a man's

body.

Headaches...I think Alley is our pro on headaches but she might already be on no

mail since she is leaving on vacation Thursday. Claudine might know about

headaches and any connection to the thyroid...and certainly Doc would know. Post

a message to the attn of Doc and Claudine so they don't miss it in all the mail

they get.

Did you respond to treatment? I can't remember....brain fog is also a sign of

the TSH being too high (a long with tx and the effects of hep c on the

brain...or maybe it's liver damage brain effects). In my youth I used to get

migraines and cluster headaches but as I aged they got less and less frequent

and I haven't had one in years (knock on wood).

Doc and Claudine....are you out there with some answers for Meghan?????

Blessings

Tatezi

headaches

I am still having constant headaches and a lot of fatigue, six months

after treatment. My doctor is sending me to an internist. He says

the headaches and fatigue should be better, and if anything they are

worse. I can't even get relief from the many different kinds of pain

pills he has prescribed. Someone wrote a week or so ago that she

needed to keep her tsh under 2 to feel well. Did it give you

headaches when it was higher? tsh was 2.31 before I started

treatment, and was 3.50 five months ago. Do you think that could be

the cause. I really feel lousy, and wish I could find the reason.

Probably will go to the internist, who is our friend, tomorrow. Good

thing I don't have a job to go to. I wouldn't be much use to

anyone. Feel like I can't walk across the room sometimes. When I am

feeling better, (energy) I go to the grocery and to church, and that

is the extent of what is left of my life. Say a prayer for me. Meghan

[Guest guest]

Hi Meghan

Your life sounds very similar to mine....the lack of energy etc etc. I have

pretty much become housebound too....I will say prayers for you to feel

better....it's awful to go through the side effects of treatment just to feel

that lousy. I hear ya girl.

Carol

headaches

I am still having constant headaches and a lot of fatigue, six months

after treatment. My doctor is sending me to an internist. He says

the headaches and fatigue should be better, and if anything they are

worse. I can't even get relief from the many different kinds of pain

pills he has prescribed. Someone wrote a week or so ago that she

needed to keep her tsh under 2 to feel well. Did it give you

headaches when it was higher? tsh was 2.31 before I started

treatment, and was 3.50 five months ago. Do you think that could be

the cause. I really feel lousy, and wish I could find the reason.

Probably will go to the internist, who is our friend, tomorrow. Good

thing I don't have a job to go to. I wouldn't be much use to

anyone. Feel like I can't walk across the room sometimes. When I am

feeling better, (energy) I go to the grocery and to church, and that

is the extent of what is left of my life. Say a prayer for me. Meghan

[Guest guest]

Hi Jill,

I find that Aleve helps me. You might want to try taking 2 of those:-)

Sandi

Headaches

Does anyone (besides me) suffer from headaches on Lexapro? If so, what

do

you take for them? Sometimes I take Excedrin Migraine, but if it's

really

bad I'll take 2 Vicidan.

I used to think my headaches were sinus related, so I had a CT scan done

-

it showed that I had diseased sinuses and a deviated septum. But the

ENT

did not think that my headaches were sinus related. He recommended

surgery

anyway and said that if I still had headaches afterwards, then we'd know

for

sure that it wasn't sinus related. Well, I had the surgery a month ago,

and

still have the headaches.

Jill

[Guest guest]

I get plenty of headaches. They are particularly bad when the weather is changing. I've always been able to predict rain or snow based on the severity of my headaches and how my allergy situation is. There are many days were I'm amazed at how I function. Fortunately, I've never been as bad as you were.

Janet