Question:
No anti-imflamatories, what about migraine headaches that tylenol doesn't touch

I have a few migrain headaches such as muscle, emotional and blood pressure(take bp med) but still get bad headaches. What am I going to do(i know, ask my dr.)lol. But what do you all do? Thanks, Sherri    — kinkade (posted on March 1, 2008)

March 1, 2008
Hello♥...Maybe try 1or2 of the pain pills that you got to take home from your surgery(if u have any) or just be open w/ ur doc, and if u had a history of them before, you could ask for T3 or percocet(??)....Ive often worried about the same thing, like, What if i get some pain that i s just unbearable? Anyway...i think u got it right *winx* ask ur doc....and let us know what you end up doin! BoL***
   — littleguzla

March 1, 2008
There are medications for migraines that can be taken. Check with your doctor - you don't need to suffer! I get them...know what it's like. :-(
   — obeseforever

March 1, 2008
There are multiple prescription paid medications that are safe too. Vicodin is one that comes in liquid or pill form.
   — Dave Chambers

March 1, 2008
Sorry to hear about the headaches. This can make life miserable. Maybe your body is lacking some kind of nutrients. Check out www.newyouhealthclub.com. Contact me.
   — bariatricdivalatina

March 1, 2008
My Doctor says it's okay to take an NSAID every now and then. She says the regular use is what leads to Ulcers, stomach bleeding, etc, etc.
   — Katrina B.

March 2, 2008
I take fioricet for migranes. Yes it has caffineand other stuff we aren't supposed to take. I suffered for 3 days and crushed one today and boy what relief. I also take percocet daily(crushed) I just was prescribed liquid valium(diazapam solution) for my back muscle pain when flexeril didn't work. So there are many many many options for pain out there and on a side note the valium is doing wonders for my neuroticizm(sorry spelling), and my husband is happy again!! Good Luck to you
   — KristinaSilvasy

March 2, 2008
I suffer from really bad headaches ALL the time. Everything from tylonol, vicidon, etc they don't help me whatsoever. I'm a licensed massage therapist, and while I was in school I learned the ONE thing that actually has been consistent on getting rid of my headaches. First I sit up and gently rest my head forward and start stretching out the muscles in my neck. Then I have someone (usually my hubby) start 'karate chopping' (non technical term) my upper shoulders and my neck. Then I lay down on my back and have him rub my neck from the bottom.. it uses the pulling up motion for him and the weight of my neck and head to put the pressure into the muscles. Especially if he takes his thumbs and pushes them up under the base of my skull (major muscles under there that cause headaches). Finish that off with a nice head rub including my forehead and temples and my headache is usually gone within a half our to hour. Now if he only wasn't deployed right now because I have a killer headache right now and it's harder to fix it myself!
   — USNavyProde

March 2, 2008
A migraine is a very specific type of headache. If you have true migraines, a medication like Imitrex, Migrainal, or Maxalt will stop it. These are Rx meds and will only work for migraines (they work differently than pain medication). There are also medications that you can take to prevent migraines. If you are having headaches from other causes, prescription pain medication might help, massage, cold pack or hot pack, or a combination of tylenol/aspirin/caffeine (excedrin migraine, goodie headache powder) can all be helpful. My understanding is that while anti-inflamatories can cause ulcers and bleeding, occasionally use, especially when taken with food does not have much risk as long as you don't have pre-existing ulcers. Best wishes.
   — mrsidknee