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Posted by CJ Nightowl on April 29, 2003, at 23:28:41
Is there any way to deal with chronic headaches, besides the traditional OTC meds and the prescription ones that add to fatigue?
Seems like ever since I screwed myself up by switching to Lexapro and then back to Celexa, I have been plagued with unstoppable headaches and Fibromyalgia symptoms. It's like my brain signals got so messed up that the pain receptors just won't shut off!
Any advice would be apprecitated!
BTW, Someone posted to drink, drink, drink. I will try that starting tomorrow.
THanks,
CJ
Posted by Snoozy on April 29, 2003, at 23:58:58
In reply to Anyone have remedy for chronic headaches?, posted by CJ Nightowl on April 29, 2003, at 23:28:41
Do you mean migraines or tension-type headaches? And how long have you been back on Celexa?
I've had migraines for about 12 years and I had chronic daily tension-type headaches for 10 years. I took 3-4 Darvocet a day for many years. Imitrex has been very helpful for the migraines. The headache clinic I went to and my regular doctor both told me that the daily tension headache was probably a rebound headache from the painkillers. So about 4 years ago, I stopped taking Darvocet or any other type of analgesic for my headaches (still take Imitrex though - not a painkiller). I did get relief from the daily headaches! Now if I take Tylenol or ibuprofen for muscle aches, I do get a rebound headache.
There was a segment on 20/20 earlier this year about the analgesic rebound headache phenomenon, and also an article in the New York Times magazine.
I can't definitively say, but I always feel that the SSRI's give me worse headaches (of the non-migraine type). I've been on Wellbutrin for a few years.
I try to eat well, and staying hydrated helps too, so go ahead and drink (water that is!) There's also biofeedback and relaxation exercises. Physical exercise probably helps too.
So that's my headache story. Hope this helps.
BTW, I got a prescription for Provigil today.
> Is there any way to deal with chronic headaches, besides the traditional OTC meds and the prescription ones that add to fatigue?
> Seems like ever since I screwed myself up by switching to Lexapro and then back to Celexa, I have been plagued with unstoppable headaches and Fibromyalgia symptoms. It's like my brain signals got so messed up that the pain receptors just won't shut off!
> Any advice would be apprecitated!
> BTW, Someone posted to drink, drink, drink. I will try that starting tomorrow.
> THanks,
> CJ
Posted by KarenB on May 5, 2003, at 11:25:29
In reply to Anyone have remedy for chronic headaches?, posted by CJ Nightowl on April 29, 2003, at 23:28:41
Hello,
A few years ago I had medication induced headaches and someone on this board suggested I get a script for a beta blocker. I did and it worked - immediately and as long as I took it. It's generic name was propranolol although I can't remember the brand name.
Hope your head stops hurting.
Karen
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