DavisFamAK Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Normally I would take ibuprofen or Tylenol for a headache. I know this is not good because it just blocks the pain sensation from going to your brain...what should I do instead? Link to comment
kb0426 Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Hi! I am a bit confused by your question, since the medication is doing what it is supposed to be doing. If you don't want to take them, look at what might be causing the headache. Make sure you are drinking enough water. Make sure you are getting enough vegetables at each meal. Have you recently cut back on caffeine? Try some herbal tea. Link to comment
Emily Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Do you know what is causing your headache? Along with kb0426's suggestions above, here are some things that give me headaches... I get sinus headaches and doing nasal rinses or breathing steam (like from a pot of boiling water) will help my sinuses and decrease the headache. When I'm highly stressed my neck gets tired and I end up with headaches and jaw pain. Sleep and relaxing help this. Link to comment
LTsurf Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I am on day 7 and the past two days I've been getting a bad headache right in the center of my forehead. What could be causing this? Is this sinus related? Does anyone have any recommendations? I will try a sinus rinse today and see if that helps. Link to comment
DavisFamAK Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 I know that the medication was doing what it is supposed to do. I was simply looking for alternatives to the ibuprofen or Tylenol. Thanks!! Link to comment
Flynn Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Lying down in a dark quiet place with your eyes closed or maybe a little warm cloth or bean bag over the eyes helps...but who really has time for that! Coffee usually helps, and aspirin is a good alternative to tylenol, etc. Good luck! Link to comment
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