Guest guest Posted June 24, 2000 Report Share Posted June 24, 2000 I'm 15 days postop and I haven't gotten a headache yet. I did get migraines before surgery. They were often so bad they would make me throw-up. I'm feeling great now. Like someone else said the headaches could be caffeine related. I don;t get caffeine any more, so maybe it is. Joanne In TN 06/09/00 - 225 06/24/00 - 203 PS I am NO LONGER morbidly obese! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2000 Report Share Posted June 24, 2000 I'm 15 days postop and I haven't gotten a headache yet. I did get migraines before surgery. They were often so bad they would make me throw-up. I'm feeling great now. Like someone else said the headaches could be caffeine related. I don;t get caffeine any more, so maybe it is. Joanne In TN 06/09/00 - 225 06/24/00 - 203 PS I am NO LONGER morbidly obese! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2000 Report Share Posted June 24, 2000 Yikes, Joanne. 22 lbs in 15 days - good for you!!!! Can't wait!! Joanne in Ohio Joanne97617@... wrote: > I'm 15 days postop and I haven't gotten a headache yet. I did get migraines > before surgery. They were often so bad they would make me throw-up. > > I'm feeling great now. Like someone else said the headaches could be caffeine > related. I don;t get caffeine any more, so maybe it is. > > Joanne In TN > 06/09/00 - 225 > 06/24/00 - 203 > > PS I am NO LONGER morbidly obese! > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Need to allergy-proof your bedroom? Pristine mattress > encasements form a breathable barrier that protects your family from > common allergens. Order one today and get two pillow encasements FREE! > http://click.egroups.com/1/5493/3/_/453517/_/961867782/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2000 Report Share Posted June 25, 2000 Hi, all... Even though the headache conversation was yesterday, here's my 2 cents worth (maybe it's only worth one cent since I'm pre-op!) I work for a Neurologist...a kind of famous one...folks come from all over the US and Canada to our little town here in North Carolina just to see my boss, the neurologist! About migraines...some folks have them due to trauma (you got hit in the head years ago, for example...) Some folks have them due to caffeine, and...here goes: SUGAR!!! Yes, my boss performed a study at Wake Forest University's Bowman Gray School of Medicine. In his study group a large majority " swore off " sugar and stopped having migraines! Here's some more interesting info...there are about a " bazillion " kinds of medication for migraines. The medication or combination of medications that work for one person do absolutely nothing for the next person! And...it goes without saying, just talk with Dr. R. about what you take (or took) and he'll let you know if it's still OK or not. I happen to have migraines (trauma induced by a drunk brother-in-law who tried to beat my brains out with a ceramic dog dish--boy could I write a book!....I know some of you are thinking, " woman, you already did on this email!! " ....This isn't a book...it's an epistle!!!). Anyway...when I saw Dr. R. at Clinic and discussed the meds I take for migraines he told me to stop taking ALL of them! So, again, just talk to him. (I know you knew that!!!) Maybe God will bless us all with NO MORE headaches after MGB!!! Carol K. Pre-op >From: Joanne97617@... >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) e >To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) e >Subject: Re:Headaches >Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2000 13:29:32 EDT > >I'm 15 days postop and I haven't gotten a headache yet. I did get migraines >before surgery. They were often so bad they would make me throw-up. > >I'm feeling great now. Like someone else said the headaches could be >caffeine >related. I don;t get caffeine any more, so maybe it is. > >Joanne In TN >06/09/00 - 225 >06/24/00 - 203 > >PS I am NO LONGER morbidly obese! ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2000 Report Share Posted June 25, 2000 Hi, all... Even though the headache conversation was yesterday, here's my 2 cents worth (maybe it's only worth one cent since I'm pre-op!) I work for a Neurologist...a kind of famous one...folks come from all over the US and Canada to our little town here in North Carolina just to see my boss, the neurologist! About migraines...some folks have them due to trauma (you got hit in the head years ago, for example...) Some folks have them due to caffeine, and...here goes: SUGAR!!! Yes, my boss performed a study at Wake Forest University's Bowman Gray School of Medicine. In his study group a large majority " swore off " sugar and stopped having migraines! Here's some more interesting info...there are about a " bazillion " kinds of medication for migraines. The medication or combination of medications that work for one person do absolutely nothing for the next person! And...it goes without saying, just talk with Dr. R. about what you take (or took) and he'll let you know if it's still OK or not. I happen to have migraines (trauma induced by a drunk brother-in-law who tried to beat my brains out with a ceramic dog dish--boy could I write a book!....I know some of you are thinking, " woman, you already did on this email!! " ....This isn't a book...it's an epistle!!!). Anyway...when I saw Dr. R. at Clinic and discussed the meds I take for migraines he told me to stop taking ALL of them! So, again, just talk to him. (I know you knew that!!!) Maybe God will bless us all with NO MORE headaches after MGB!!! Carol K. Pre-op >From: Joanne97617@... >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) e >To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) e >Subject: Re:Headaches >Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2000 13:29:32 EDT > >I'm 15 days postop and I haven't gotten a headache yet. I did get migraines >before surgery. They were often so bad they would make me throw-up. > >I'm feeling great now. Like someone else said the headaches could be >caffeine >related. I don;t get caffeine any more, so maybe it is. > >Joanne In TN >06/09/00 - 225 >06/24/00 - 203 > >PS I am NO LONGER morbidly obese! ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2000 Report Share Posted June 25, 2000 Hi, all... Even though the headache conversation was yesterday, here's my 2 cents worth (maybe it's only worth one cent since I'm pre-op!) I work for a Neurologist...a kind of famous one...folks come from all over the US and Canada to our little town here in North Carolina just to see my boss, the neurologist! About migraines...some folks have them due to trauma (you got hit in the head years ago, for example...) Some folks have them due to caffeine, and...here goes: SUGAR!!! Yes, my boss performed a study at Wake Forest University's Bowman Gray School of Medicine. In his study group a large majority " swore off " sugar and stopped having migraines! Here's some more interesting info...there are about a " bazillion " kinds of medication for migraines. The medication or combination of medications that work for one person do absolutely nothing for the next person! And...it goes without saying, just talk with Dr. R. about what you take (or took) and he'll let you know if it's still OK or not. I happen to have migraines (trauma induced by a drunk brother-in-law who tried to beat my brains out with a ceramic dog dish--boy could I write a book!....I know some of you are thinking, " woman, you already did on this email!! " ....This isn't a book...it's an epistle!!!). Anyway...when I saw Dr. R. at Clinic and discussed the meds I take for migraines he told me to stop taking ALL of them! So, again, just talk to him. (I know you knew that!!!) Maybe God will bless us all with NO MORE headaches after MGB!!! Carol K. Pre-op >From: Joanne97617@... >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) e >To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) e >Subject: Re:Headaches >Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2000 13:29:32 EDT > >I'm 15 days postop and I haven't gotten a headache yet. I did get migraines >before surgery. They were often so bad they would make me throw-up. > >I'm feeling great now. Like someone else said the headaches could be >caffeine >related. I don;t get caffeine any more, so maybe it is. > >Joanne In TN >06/09/00 - 225 >06/24/00 - 203 > >PS I am NO LONGER morbidly obese! ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2002 Report Share Posted September 18, 2002 - I am sorry you are having such a bad time with your headaches. I also have had this problem and my doctor put me on Calan (a beta blocker) and Xanax (tranquilizer - used to reduce the amount of adrenalin I produce). This has been quite a help as they determined I have Chronic Sinusitis which means when the weather changes or I stress out I was triggering a headache. I do know what you mean about the dark room, relaxing bath, meditate...anything someone suggested you will try). I am sure your mom could explain why the beta blocker/tranquilizer works in my case. I am down to one bad headache per month and now when I feel one coming on I take a pain pill right away - it usually reduces how bad the headache is. I do know if I let it go the worse the headache gets. I hope you are feeling better soon. I just wanted you to know that I know how bad you can feel with a headache and that I really found it necessary to take the pain pill as soon as I felt a headache coming on. Take care, Gail West þ Many People, Many Faces, One Voice Indiana State Chapter Representative Pancreatitis Association International http://www.pancassociation.org contactPAIgwest@... Tollfree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2002 Report Share Posted September 18, 2002 Hello , Sorry for your pain. I get migraines often and regular meds, even vicodin doesn't help at all. A couple of script migraine meds helped after more than 2. Could this be a migraine or a tension headache? I tried Motrin Migraine and it helps tremendously. Then I relax on the couch with a large cup of herbal tea while hubby tries to keep the kids quite... Hope you feel better soon. Lanie headaches I need to vent for a minute. It seems I have had a headache for a week now, I have tried Excedrin,Vicodin,Phengergan, even oxycotin wiht no relief. I have been in a dark room, tried a relaxing bath, meditated, you name it I've tried it. So now, I am asking for prayers. I'm strting to get worried about it. My vision seems a little blurry (even without the meds) and I just don't feel right. My guess is that it is hormonally related because there have been some of those " women troubles " lately. I know,in the past the headaches have been related to an elevated prolactin level---I have a microscopic pituitary tumor. Trouble is I can't have an MRI and it does not show on a CT scan. I've talked with my mom - who also happens to be the nurse for my neurologist. She is going to talk to him this morning (Its 12:49am SC time). and see what he says. I don't need/want pain meds. They are not working anyway. Maybe another head CT. There has been some stress- with my dog being sick, family problems but I honestly don't feel any more stressed than ususal. It seems I always have 2-3 things going on all the time anyway. My husband came home and tried to massage my temples to see if that would help. I loved the attention but it didn't help my headache. The nausea has been horrendous. I know the computer is not helping but I needed to vent to a friend so I came here. I am going to try to go back to bed now. I think the oxycotin and phenergan have finally kicked in.---At least I hope so. Tuten-SC _________________________________________________________________ Join the world's largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com PANCREATITIS Association, Intl. Online e-mail group To reply to this message hit & quot;reply & quot; or send an e-mail to: Pancreatitis (AT) Yahoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2002 Report Share Posted September 18, 2002 , I certainly know what it's like to have migraines. They put me on amitryptyline and now I rarely get migraines and they have me on midrin for the breakthrough migraines I get occassionally. Hope something works soon. By the way, did you try putting an ice pak on the spot of your head that hurts the most? (Just another one of the possibly useless suggestions, but I know it helps with my migraines if I don't have any midrin available (used in conjunction with the dark room). Kimber -- Kimber Vallejo, CA hominid2@... Southwest Representative Pancreatitis Association, International Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2002 Report Share Posted September 18, 2002 , I certainly know what it's like to have migraines. They put me on amitryptyline and now I rarely get migraines and they have me on midrin for the breakthrough migraines I get occassionally. Hope something works soon. By the way, did you try putting an ice pak on the spot of your head that hurts the most? (Just another one of the possibly useless suggestions, but I know it helps with my migraines if I don't have any midrin available (used in conjunction with the dark room). Kimber -- Kimber Vallejo, CA hominid2@... Southwest Representative Pancreatitis Association, International Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2002 Report Share Posted September 18, 2002 , I certainly know what it's like to have migraines. They put me on amitryptyline and now I rarely get migraines and they have me on midrin for the breakthrough migraines I get occassionally. Hope something works soon. By the way, did you try putting an ice pak on the spot of your head that hurts the most? (Just another one of the possibly useless suggestions, but I know it helps with my migraines if I don't have any midrin available (used in conjunction with the dark room). Kimber -- Kimber Vallejo, CA hominid2@... Southwest Representative Pancreatitis Association, International Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2002 Report Share Posted September 19, 2002 In reference to your comment: è By the way, did you try putting an ice pak on the spot of your head that hurts the most? (Just another one of the possibly useless suggestions, but I know it helps with my migraines if I don't have any midrin available (used in conjunction with the dark room). Kimber - it may be useless, but I am sure agrees that we will try anything Thanks for sharing (I am going to check an make sure my ice pak is in the freezer - find it works better that way). Gail West þ Many People, Many Faces, One Voice Indiana State Chapter Representative Pancreatitis Association International http://www.pancassociation.org contactPAIgwest@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2002 Report Share Posted September 19, 2002 In reference to your comment: è By the way, did you try putting an ice pak on the spot of your head that hurts the most? (Just another one of the possibly useless suggestions, but I know it helps with my migraines if I don't have any midrin available (used in conjunction with the dark room). Kimber - it may be useless, but I am sure agrees that we will try anything Thanks for sharing (I am going to check an make sure my ice pak is in the freezer - find it works better that way). Gail West þ Many People, Many Faces, One Voice Indiana State Chapter Representative Pancreatitis Association International http://www.pancassociation.org contactPAIgwest@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2002 Report Share Posted September 19, 2002 Thanks to everyone who responded with there thoughts, prayers, ideas. I finally got some relief after the Phenergan kicked in. I am already on a beta blocker for my heart, they were hoping it would help with the headaches as well. I a feeling alot better today and knock on wood I've gone a day without a headache. Thanks again. Tuten-SC _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2002 Report Share Posted September 19, 2002 Thanks to everyone who responded with there thoughts, prayers, ideas. I finally got some relief after the Phenergan kicked in. I am already on a beta blocker for my heart, they were hoping it would help with the headaches as well. I a feeling alot better today and knock on wood I've gone a day without a headache. Thanks again. Tuten-SC _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2002 Report Share Posted September 19, 2002 > Just wanted to throw in my two cents worth. I used to get terrible headaches and sometimes sitting with my feet in hot water really helped. I know it sounds dumb but I guess it's kind of the opposite of putting ice packs on your head. You might want to try it and see if it will help. I'm glad it's over for you right now. {{hugs}} Tummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2002 Report Share Posted September 19, 2002 > Just wanted to throw in my two cents worth. I used to get terrible headaches and sometimes sitting with my feet in hot water really helped. I know it sounds dumb but I guess it's kind of the opposite of putting ice packs on your head. You might want to try it and see if it will help. I'm glad it's over for you right now. {{hugs}} Tummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2002 Report Share Posted September 19, 2002 > Just wanted to throw in my two cents worth. I used to get terrible headaches and sometimes sitting with my feet in hot water really helped. I know it sounds dumb but I guess it's kind of the opposite of putting ice packs on your head. You might want to try it and see if it will help. I'm glad it's over for you right now. {{hugs}} Tummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2002 Report Share Posted September 19, 2002 , I glad that your headaches have let up. It wasn't until the imatrax group of meds came out that I really got much relief. I now take Zomig witch help me all lot. But now my insurance won't pay for it, so I go to see my neurologist next Monday to see what I can take the will help. I also have sleep apnea that they just discovered 2 years ago, and now I notice if I don;to get enough sleep, then I will get a headache from it. Take Care, Louie in WV Re: Headaches Thanks to everyone who responded with there thoughts, prayers, ideas. I finally got some relief after the Phenergan kicked in. I am already on a beta blocker for my heart, they were hoping it would help with the headaches as well. I a feeling alot better today and knock on wood I've gone a day without a headache. Thanks again. Tuten-SC _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2002 Report Share Posted September 19, 2002 , I glad that your headaches have let up. It wasn't until the imatrax group of meds came out that I really got much relief. I now take Zomig witch help me all lot. But now my insurance won't pay for it, so I go to see my neurologist next Monday to see what I can take the will help. I also have sleep apnea that they just discovered 2 years ago, and now I notice if I don;to get enough sleep, then I will get a headache from it. Take Care, Louie in WV Re: Headaches Thanks to everyone who responded with there thoughts, prayers, ideas. I finally got some relief after the Phenergan kicked in. I am already on a beta blocker for my heart, they were hoping it would help with the headaches as well. I a feeling alot better today and knock on wood I've gone a day without a headache. Thanks again. Tuten-SC _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2002 Report Share Posted September 19, 2002 > Thanks for sharing (I am going to check an make sure my ice > pak > is in the freezer - find it works better that way). > Gail, yes, it usually does help if the ice pak is cold before you use it. lol. I got that suggestion from my mother and was very surprised but happy it worked. Migraines are nasty things. Kimber -- Kimber Vallejo, CA hominid2@... Southwest Representative Pancreatitis Association, International Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2002 Report Share Posted September 19, 2002 > Thanks for sharing (I am going to check an make sure my ice > pak > is in the freezer - find it works better that way). > Gail, yes, it usually does help if the ice pak is cold before you use it. lol. I got that suggestion from my mother and was very surprised but happy it worked. Migraines are nasty things. Kimber -- Kimber Vallejo, CA hominid2@... Southwest Representative Pancreatitis Association, International Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2002 Report Share Posted September 19, 2002 > Thanks for sharing (I am going to check an make sure my ice > pak > is in the freezer - find it works better that way). > Gail, yes, it usually does help if the ice pak is cold before you use it. lol. I got that suggestion from my mother and was very surprised but happy it worked. Migraines are nasty things. Kimber -- Kimber Vallejo, CA hominid2@... Southwest Representative Pancreatitis Association, International Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2002 Report Share Posted September 19, 2002 , so glad the headache is gone for now. Hope it remains gone. Kimber -- Kimber Vallejo, CA hominid2@... Southwest Representative Pancreatitis Association, International Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2002 Report Share Posted September 19, 2002 , so glad the headache is gone for now. Hope it remains gone. Kimber -- Kimber Vallejo, CA hominid2@... Southwest Representative Pancreatitis Association, International Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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