Headache is still with me. Hospital today

[kyrickchick64 468]

Went back to the hospital today they gave me a cat scan thankfully didn't find anything but I still have a Migraine like headache. They gave me dilaudid and torradol and benadryl. I can not take this headache anymore. The drugs lessened the pain but it never goes away and comes back worth a vengeance. I wish I could figure this out

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

I am so sorry for your pain, I sure hope you feel better soon. I know this sounds strange, but have you tried putting cold cucumber slices on your eyes? The cooling sensation may ease your discomfort. I like using natural sources as much as I can, whenever I can, and this does ease my headaches, but I don't have Migraines. I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless...

[ThinnieMinnie2B 17]

Are you getting all of your fluids in? A lot of headaches can be caused by dehydration. Immidiately after surgery plain Water didn't sit well with me. (Very common.) I was using flavor packets to help. The aspartame in them was causing me horrible headaches. Also if you're still on pain meds some can cause rebound headaches. Try an ice pack to your forehead or heat on your neck/shoulders. The anesthesia can also cause a terrible headache.

[geekguy 27]

Desperate times call for desperate measures. Hit the Starbucks and hit it hard. I know caffeine can make us hungry, but it can also contract those blood vessels in your head causing the headaches. See if you can tolerate some hardcore coffee/espresso (or no doze) and see if it helps. When you're over the headaches, back off the caffeine and resume normal bariatric diet. We used to put our Migraine patients on caffeine drips in the ER.

Please everyone don't kill me for suggesting something outside the program, but I think this might help.

Edited March 9, 2015 by geekguy

[bree1289 6]

If you put your hands and feet in a hot tub and an ice pack on your neck/back of your head that can help a lot with Migraines. It redirects blood flow which is what causes the pressure.

[Brandalyn 53]

I get headaches when I need Protein. What's your daily intake look like?

[kyrickchick64 468]

Yeah I did most of the above nothing worked but imetrex. I'm better now thanks all

[Ima Doit 15]

Glad your feeling better .

[Wannabeskinnie 59]

It may have been triggered by the sugar free ingredients...ie aspartame. I'm so glad the imitrex helped! I'm heading to the hospital in a few hoyrs for surgery and I know my head is killing, but I'm hungry, scared, nervous, frightened, afraid....lol

[sarahbeth3569 95]

Imitrex is a life saver!!! I've relied on that for years. It's definitely worth it's weight in gold plus more. Hope you feel better! A lasting Migraine is the worse especially since you're still healing.

[kyrickchick64 468]

I am better. Thanks. I have had headaches before but never that intensity or for as long. Ive been laying off the artificial sweeteners as much as possible too..

[Beachlovinloser 8]

ThinniMinnie, how did you manage avoiding the aspartame? This is a big worry for me. I avoid it at all costs because it gives me Migraines.< /p>