What can you do for a splitting headache that Motrin and Tylenol won't even touch?!
Question: What can you do for a splitting headache that Motrin and Tylenol won't even touch.?
I've had the worst headache all day long, so bad that I can't take noise or anything loud.. It's right over my eyes and down my neck.. I do live in East Texas where we are being hit with some of Gustav's nasty weather so the rain may have something to do with it.. What can I do for some pain relief when Tylenol and Motrin aren't even cutting it.?
I hardly ever take medicine for anything unless it's really hurting me, so I know the medicine isn't working due to me over using it or because I'm "immune" to it..Health Question & Answer
I hardly ever take medicine for anything unless it's really hurting me, so I know the medicine isn't working due to me over using it or because I'm "immune" to it..Health Question & Answer
Answers:
This happens to me sometimes...... the BEST thing I have found to do is take 2 Excedrin migraines, drink a glass of any flavor gatorade (Gatorade is proven to help headaches), then try to be alone for 30 minutes in a dark room with a cold rag on my head massaging my temples.. If this doesnt help I would consider going to the Doc to get some migraine pills - I take Fioricet from time to time for this reason and it does work.. Good luck!Health Question & Answer
I get pretty bad headaches.. Usually, I take Excedrin Migraine because it works better than my prescription migraine meds.. However, I usually only take one Excedrin and one Aleve because the Excedrin has caffeine in it.. Since I don't usually drink caffeine, 2 Excedrins have too much caffeine for me..
If you don't want to have to go to the store......the best headache medicines usually contain 2 different painkillers (i..e.. Aleve, Ibuprofen, or Tylenol) and caffeine.. So, try taking 2 different painkillers with something that has caffeine..
Good luck, hopefully Gustav isn't giving yall too much trouble.. My family's in Louisiana but everyone is finally home safely!Health Question & Answer
If you don't want to have to go to the store......the best headache medicines usually contain 2 different painkillers (i..e.. Aleve, Ibuprofen, or Tylenol) and caffeine.. So, try taking 2 different painkillers with something that has caffeine..
Good luck, hopefully Gustav isn't giving yall too much trouble.. My family's in Louisiana but everyone is finally home safely!Health Question & Answer
Drink lots and lots of water and maybe some Gatorade.. When I haven't had much to drink I get killer headaches, so drink water and a little Gatorade to replenish your electrolytes.. Then just sleep......
Lay down for awhile if your husband can handle the kids for awhile..
EDIT: We're just starting to get the outer bands of what used to be Gustav, but now it's calming down.. Once Hanna hits around NC/VA, it's supposed to come over near me.. At least we're getting rain!Health Question & Answer
Lay down for awhile if your husband can handle the kids for awhile..
EDIT: We're just starting to get the outer bands of what used to be Gustav, but now it's calming down.. Once Hanna hits around NC/VA, it's supposed to come over near me.. At least we're getting rain!Health Question & Answer
Take Aleve with a warm drink (bc it will dissolve the pill faster) and then I know this will probably sound stupid but trust me it woks ~ Get some Peppermint Oil (any heath store) and put a dap of it on each of your temples and rub in and then a dab on your hand on the area between thumb and first finger and then try to just realx for a bit it really does work wonders..Health Question & Answer
Take some time out for yourself and soak in a warm bath with lights off and some candles lite.. hold a cold rag over your eyes and just relax....Normally that will work for me.. I hope u feel better and everything is going ok with your family,friends and house with Gustav there and everythingHealth Question & Answer
If you can (I know you are a mommy) laying down for a while by yourself.. Maybe your husband can entertain the kids for a while and you can have a 10-15 minute nap session.. That helps me a lot.. also try cold compresses on your head.. Hope it gets better soon..Health Question & Answer
You can try:
Eating potatoes (starch helps headaches)
Massaging your head/temples
Cold shower/splash face with cold water
Advil
Aleve
Excedrin Migraine
Hope this helps!! Health Question & Answer
Eating potatoes (starch helps headaches)
Massaging your head/temples
Cold shower/splash face with cold water
Advil
Aleve
Excedrin Migraine
Hope this helps!! Health Question & Answer
WATER,SLEEP,EXCEDRINHealth Question & Answer
Try Aleve, if that doesn't work you should see a doctor, you may have a migraine..Health Question & Answer