headache help!!!

[miste76]

Does anyone have any suggestions? I rarely get a headache... and when I get one (only about 3-4 a year) they last for a few hours, but this one has lasted all day - I realized I had a headache shortly after I woke up (5:15am) and I still have it (3:40pm). I took aspirin this morning, drank a large glass of water, took a nap for 3 hours, woke up and tried to eat something (thinking that maybe it would help) laid back down and slept for two more hours... The headache is still here... How do I make it go away?
To make matters worse, now I'm not tired - and I can't just sleep.

 

[remyandhollandsmommy]

Have you tried taking a tylonel(sp) pm? When I get a migraine I take one and it knocks me out and when I wake up I feel better.

 

[cynsaun]

Where is the pain? If it is around your eyes, it's probably sinus or tension.

I have had the sinus headache for days, so I can relate to you!

I hope you feel better soon!

 

[Lizzydoll73]

I get migraines that last for days. Excedrin Migraine works great for me. For me, it takes longer than Tylenol to kick in (usually 30 mins) but when it does the headache is usually gone for good. It comes back when the Tylenol wears off. Hope you feel better.

 

[mrsv98]

three motrin and a coke...works everytime!

 

[Tantor]

I get migraines and I find Excederin with my morning coffee (or coke works too) is the best for me. Apparently the caffeine helps get rid of the headache.

Good luck!

 

[Poohnatic]

double espresso or macchiato or your favorite caffeinated beverage. (Mountain Dew for DH).

I get migraines somewhat regularly, and caffeine works well. I try to use the prescription stuff as last resort, because it zonks me out.

 

[rascalmom]

When its a tension headache, a long, hot bath helps me.

 

[miste76]

Thanks everyone... The coffee is on!!! I'm hoping it goes away, I'm supposed to go take a riding (horse) lesson tonight... I'm learning how to do reining while my horse is laid up. I hope this works!!!

 

[720L]

Two Advil and a Coke!!

 

[Sleepy]

Percogesic. Knocks me out. You can find it over the counter. If that does not work, I use prescription stuff.

 

[WDWPsychoALice]

it was already suggested but I will reiterate

EXCEDRINE MIGRANE is THE BEST thing for Any headache! It is my drug of choice!

 

[Pam]

I've had a sinus headache for the past two days. This afternoon I bought some Aleve Sinus Headache medicine and it really worked fast.

 

[lilallybean]

ok, time to put my RN hat on:

1. Do not stay up on the computer! Reading the screen will make it worse!
2. try two tylenol and one aspirin
3. if you have any sort of massage thingy (mine is a back thing that is supposed to go behind you in a seat) lay down and rest your head on it.
4. put a nice cold pack over your eyes.
5. and i know this sounds crazy but, if you have anything with lidocaine rub it on your temples. i have some sunburn relief stuff that really helps.

Good luck and hope you get to feeling better soon. Now get off the puter!!! RIGHT NOW!

 

[Froggyswife]

Originally posted by lilallybean
ok, time to put my RN hat on:

1. Do not stay up on the computer! Reading the screen will make it worse!
2. try two tylenol and one aspirin
3. if you have any sort of massage thingy (mine is a back thing that is supposed to go behind you in a seat) lay down and rest your head on it.
4. put a nice cold pack over your eyes.
5. and i know this sounds crazy but, if you have anything with lidocaine rub it on your temples. i have some sunburn relief stuff that really helps.

Good luck and hope you get to feeling better soon. Now get off the puter!!! RIGHT NOW!

Have had headaches for the last 10 years almost everyday will try this thanks

 

[MerryPoppins]

Try an ice pack on your eyes and another on the back of your neck. If you can stand the cold, that is. I usually take something and crawl into bed with the ice packs and go to sleep. When I wake up my head feels much better.