Question:
has anyone else had severe head pain and or migraines after surgery?
I used to suffer from mild to severe migranes over the years but have been pretty much pain free for a few years...Had the surgery and 6 days post op woke up in the middle of the night with a really bad mirgrane...Had to go to the hospital and have a shot. Since then I have been haveing extremely sharp pains periodically in my forhead just above my right eye. It only last a second but is unbelieveable pain... Scares me really bad. Help? Lonna Grell from Bend OR. — Lonna G. (posted on June 6, 2001)
June 6, 2001
Lonna, I suffered from migraines in my teens and then after treatment at
the Diamond Headache Clinic, I've been pain free for many years --- Then
came the birth of my child where I was given an epidural. The main side
effect from epidurals is recurrance of migraines. Did you have an epi for
your WLS? I did and the migraines came back. That would be the cause It
only lasted about 6 weeks and I am on Toradol (the same thing you most
likely received in the ER for your migraine) It comes in pill form and is
better than Imitrex in that I have no side effects from it. You should see
your primary physician for evaluation. You'd be amazed at what they can
see by looking into your eyes. Wishing you well. Adrienne
— corpdiva2006
June 6, 2001
Hi Lonna. I'm scheduled for surgery on 6/26, but during all my support
meetings and during pre-op discussions with the Dr. it was mentioned
several times that caffeine withdrawl after surgery would cause migranes.
Not sure if this applies to you, but I thought I would mention it to you.
— Ed D.
June 6, 2001
Caffeine withdrawal can cause big headaches after surgery even for people
who only drink one or two cups of coffee or other caffinated bevarage a
day, If you use caffeine you might want to gradually withdraw from it a
few weeks prior to your surgery, Otherwise make sure your Dr knows so that
he can treat you with IV caffeine after your operation. It is effective
and cheaper than pain meds. Since there is a fast prior to surgery many
caffeine consumers have this problem, Some Dr's let their pts drink a few
ounces of coffee two hours before surgery to alleviate this problem as
caffinated bevarages go through the system quickly. Good luck, hope you
get relief soon. Kathy
— kathleen S.
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