Persistent Headache

[NYTeacher 43]

Anyone else have a persistent headache post surgery? I'm three days post surgery, some incision pain and very mild gas pain. My headache keeps coming back. I've had one cop of coffee a day, to to have caffeine withdrawal, and have had at least 60 ounces of Water. I've not been hungry so have had 600-800 calories per day.

Any suggestions? I'll call the doctor's office later but just wanted to see if anyone had the same experience.

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I'm sure it's from a lack adequate nutrition and all drugs given to you at the hospital. I had a headache the first 2 weeks after surgery. Once I got all the drugs out of me and started getting some better nutrition, they did finally go away.

Drink lots of Water, it will help flush all that stuff out of your system faster. Also, be sure you are taking a good Multivitamin and are using a quality Protein Shake.

Also- are you still on prescription painkillers? As odd as it sounds, those can actually cause headaches in some people too.

Best wishes and feel better.

[NYTeacher 43]

I'm sure it's from a lack adequate nutrition and all drugs given to you at the hospital. I had a headache the first 2 weeks after surgery. Once I got all the drugs out of me and started getting some better nutrition' date=' they did finally go away.

Drink lots of Water, it will help flush all that stuff out of your system faster. Also, be sure you are taking a good Multivitamin and are using a quality Protein shake.

Also- are you still on prescription painkillers? As odd as it sounds, those can actually cause headaches in some people too.

Best wishes and feel better.[/quote']

Thank you very much for the quick response. It is reassuring to know this isn't unusual. I'm using the pure premium Protein Shake with 30 grams of Protein. I am still on prescription painkiller, I had no idea it could also cause headaches. I'll try regular liquid Tylenol later today. Great ideas.

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

I think Missy covered all the bases. Definitely get your fluids in to help flush your body. Some people react that way from the meds and/or anesthesia.