mkoven Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 anyone else get killer headaches? I've had one for the past 12hrs. My pcp thinks they might be migraines, since I get nausea with them, but they also feel connected to my neck, as head movement worsens them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tearose Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 I am so sorry for you. On occasion I do have a "killer" headache. Mostly for me, like right here and now... I have woken up with a dull headache and if I don't get rid of it, it can "turn" into a killer headache. For me, it feels like I have a window of time to help it go away, or else it grows deeper and worse. Do yours just appear or do they creep up on you?In the morning I am also light sensitive.I think if you try some strong coffee first you may get a bit of relief.After my coffee, I would try OTC pain medicine and if cool compresses and laying down and nothing worked...I have an old prescription for zomig. Then, I take half a 2.5 zomig and I can conquer the world in about minutes... :) I am ready for life again.I don't get these often but they are very painful.I hope you get relief soon.best regards, tearose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoven Posted March 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 I've now had it for over 24 hours. Turning my head makes it worse, and I've been told that my neck is part of the issue. I'm also premenstrual.Yesterday I wore my neck brace -- which only helps some. I took some darvocet, which helps, but when it wore off the headache was still there. Ice didn't really help. and lying down is bad because it hurts to have anything even touch my head.This is getting very old. I may have to take more darvocet to get through the day, but it eventually messes up my stomach.ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P SUDIK Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 I had debilitating migranes basically starting in my 30's.(I am now 59,I know am old compared to most of you) Anyway ,in my 40"s my OB and Neuro told me " the good news is that maybe when you get thru menopause the headaches will stop". I never believed then, but they did stop,for the most part. I get one occasionally now,but before, I had at least 2 or 3 a month,they would last for days. In my 30's and 40's ,there was not anything that helped me,except compazine for nausea. about 10 yrs ago the dr.rx Maxalt, it was like a miracle,headaches were gone in 20 min. I still take it occasionally. If you can tolerate it, I would certainly ask your dr. about it.I have alot of problems with meds.,no problem with maxalt. Good luck Hugs P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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