3 Days Post Op In Tj-Headache Help

[Shape_Shifter 83]

since i woke up to catch my flight out here Friday at 3 am I've had a headache. it's come and gone but mostly there. pain meds dont seem to be helping. i didn't have gas pains but sick to my stomache vomiting.i am now at the hotel and the mere smell of food makes me sick. I've taken the pain meds and the stomach meds and still no relief. this is now turning into a migrane.Omar said if medicine didn't kick in soon he would "take me to get something else" but the thought of going out into sunlight with this headache....i cant go there.never had gatorade before...cant stomache it. the broth everbody raves about...the smell makes me ill. I'm sipping Water but i think i need something more...i just dont know what to do.Suggestions?

[Sleeving into success 9]

A headache is a main sign of dehydration. Also, being sick to your stomach, and even vomiting, are signs of dehydration. (weird I know!) make sure you are forcing fluids. Even of its just Water or crystal light. Fluids are your best friend!

[Shape_Shifter 83]

thats what i thought too but i was getting them even when on the iv drip. i'm retaining fluids, hands swollen, etc. so i don't think its dehydration.

[Susmcmur 124]

Also, symptomatic of caffeine withdrawal. Only you know if that fits your situation. Do you have any history of Migraines?

[Shape_Shifter 83]

i've had migranes but usually related to not enough fluids and overheated. i weaned myself off of caffeine over the few weeks before sugery and didn't have any headaches. the day this started i was extremely exhausted and i've done nothing but sleep since i got here. no energy.

[Susmcmur 124]

So, caffeine isn't a factor, probably not dehydration, headache preceded the surgery, and fatigue. Are you running a fever? Is it possible you have the flu? Strep? Have you had any bloodwork done to rule out infection?

[Shape_Shifter 83]

no. just woke up. headache gone but i can almost feel it starting to come back. going to talk with dr. tomorrow.

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

Tension headache? Perhaps its all your nerves/stress leading up to the big day and following surgery. Place a cool rag on the back of your neck and on your forehead, relax and drift to sleep.

I hope you feel better soon

[allnewme 262]

I had surgery on Thursday , had to fly home from Texas yesterday and had a headache all day long. I also ran a very slight higher body temp last night. Today is MUCH better, no headache, no temperature. Just try to drink something. My new tummy does not prefer Water, try green tea. That is going down very easy for me today. Get the pre bottled kind with sugar. My Dr. says regular (not SF) drinks and Jello for the first week, our bodies need it.

I hope that you feel better really quickly. I just can't imagine vomiting. I had the hiccups and that was really painful !!

[Shape_Shifter 83]

a mild headache all day. been drinking Water. cant stomach the broth or Jello. going to try the green tea additive they gave me. Thank you everybody.

[CBT 450]

Check your blood pressure.

life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

[mommymar 34]

Just do you are aware, pain med can cause rebound headaches. If I take pain meds more than 1 or 2 a day. So your best option would be to talk to the doc and maybe try another pain med. It sucks I know, but I have to choose headache or surgery pain and I usually take the surgery pain. Good luck, hope you feel better soon!

[Shape_Shifter 83]

thank you. im thinking its stress and heat combo. Omar took me around TJ this afternoon, met with Dr. to see a house he was considering buying. Think i hurt Omars feelings because i didn't want to go shopping or dinner. just wanted a hot, dark shower. its not bad now but i see the destination.

going to see a chiropractor when i get home. this headache is mostly in the back of my head. i think it may be stress related because i catch myself clencing my jaw.