Author Topic: Headaches (Read 2550 times)

Lisa · « **on:** August 27, 2010, 03:51:11 PM »

Do any of you guys get bad headaches? If so, what do you take for them? Usually Tylenol has worked best for me, but not so much lately. Do any of you experience nausea with your headaches?

IsraelForever · « **Reply #1 on:** August 27, 2010, 04:09:23 PM »

Try taking 2 Tylenol (or the generic "Acetaminophen") with a cup of CAFFEINATED coffee with half and half and sugar (or sugar substitute such as "Sweet & Low" or Splenda). That works very well for me. Even just the coffee (as described) works well for me, too. Good luck.

TheViper · « **Reply #2 on:** August 27, 2010, 04:17:56 PM »

http://www.wikihow.com/Cure-a-Headache

Chaim Ben Pesach · « **Reply #3 on:** August 27, 2010, 04:20:23 PM »

בס''ד

Three things that might cure your headaches:

1. A healthy diet. Eating healthy food strengthens the body's immune system and is beneficial in every way.

Eating unhealthy food is dangerous. Your body may be warning you with the headaches.

2. Get plenty of exercise. Physical exercise is essential to good health.

3. Do not allow yourself to get aggravated. We all have many problems in life but it is important to learn to relax in order to better deal with the problems.

Ari Ben-Canaan · « **Reply #4 on:** August 27, 2010, 04:42:39 PM »

Stay hydrated. Drink water.

nessuno · « **Reply #5 on:** August 27, 2010, 04:58:54 PM »

Are you getting enough rest, Lisa?
I hope you feel better soon.

Sometimes one Advil works better for my headaches, then Tylenol.

Yaacov Ben Yehuda · « **Reply #6 on:** August 27, 2010, 05:37:15 PM »

Quote from: Ari Shayn on August 27, 2010, 04:42:39 PM

Stay hydrated. Drink water.

Yes this is usually the reason for headaches, lack of water intake. If you drink 2 litres of water/day you shouldnt get head aches. Also, try doing some exercise and yoga for over all stress reduction.

Confederate Kahanist · « **Reply #7 on:** August 27, 2010, 05:57:10 PM »

Gosh

I hope your headaches go away if they haven't.

Try lying down.

TruthSpreader · « **Reply #8 on:** August 27, 2010, 06:16:05 PM »

Quote from: Ari Shayn on August 27, 2010, 04:42:39 PM

Stay hydrated. Drink water.

Exactly and stay away from sodas. They are not healthy.

Lewinsky Stinks, Dr. Brennan Rocks · « **Reply #9 on:** August 28, 2010, 07:59:38 PM »

Tylenol is murder on your liver/kidneys, Lisa.

The number one cause of headaches is not enough sleep. Dehydration is a close second, but that isn't really an issue unless you are physically exerting yourself in hot weather.

Lisa · « **Reply #10 on:** August 28, 2010, 08:01:53 PM »

Thanks everyone. This latest headache was definitely stress induced. I'll have to try something other than Tylenol. Advil wipes me out, and Excedrin makes me puke.

Lewinsky Stinks, Dr. Brennan Rocks · « **Reply #11 on:** August 28, 2010, 08:04:29 PM »

I don't think there is a really safe headache med--you just kind of have to wait it out and sleep it off. Oh--are you getting enough to eat? Hunger headaches can be a real kurva, and they don't go away after you have eaten. You have to sleep them off.

Lisa · « **Reply #12 on:** August 28, 2010, 08:06:39 PM »

Quote from: Dr. Brennan Fan on August 28, 2010, 08:04:29 PM

I don't think there is a really safe headache med--you just kind of have to wait it out and sleep it off. Oh--are you getting enough to eat? Hunger headaches can be a real kurva, and they don't go away after you have eaten. You have to sleep them off.

I would really rather no throw up from the pain. In fact, I hate throwing up, period. I just don't understand these anorexics and bulimiacs.

MassuhDGoodName · « **Reply #13 on:** August 28, 2010, 08:30:29 PM »

Re: "Do any of you guys get bad headaches? If so, what do you take for them? "

I usually just order them to go get back in the car and I drive them straight back to their place before I let them ruin the entire evening.

Sure, I take a loss on the dinner reservations and hotel room, but at least that way I can call some other women and maybe keep the whole night from being ruined.

nessuno · « **Reply #14 on:** August 28, 2010, 08:33:30 PM »

Quote from: MassuhDGoodName on August 28, 2010, 08:30:29 PM

Re: "Do any of you guys get bad headaches? If so, what do you take for them? "

I usually just order them to go get back in the car and I drive them straight back to their place before I let them ruin the entire evening.

Sure, I take a loss on the dinner reservations and hotel room, but at least that way I can call some other women and maybe keep the whole night from being ruined.

cjd · « **Reply #15 on:** August 28, 2010, 09:25:34 PM »

Quote from: MassuhDGoodName on August 28, 2010, 08:30:29 PM

Re: "Do any of you guys get bad headaches? If so, what do you take for them? "

I usually just order them to go get back in the car and I drive them straight back to their place before I let them ruin the entire evening.

Sure, I take a loss on the dinner reservations and hotel room, but at least that way I can call some other women and maybe keep the whole night from being ruined.

Sounds like a great policy to me

Lewinsky Stinks, Dr. Brennan Rocks · « **Reply #16 on:** August 28, 2010, 09:39:37 PM »

I would say that sleeping more, and eating more (in that order) will help a lot, Lisa. Someone mentioned stress--sleep is the single biggest factor in how your body deals with stress. If you are properly rested, events that would tax you to the brink when exhausted will be much more manageable.

Ari Ben-Canaan · « **Reply #17 on:** August 28, 2010, 10:05:19 PM »

One last thing... in addition to eating healthy food's as Chaim promotes, one needs to not miss meals. If you cannot take the time for a full meal, make sure you get something like a bag of almonds and/or some fruit. We fast at certain times of the year, and G-d has taken this into account in how He built us [as well as giving us the intellectual capabilities for understanding in how to "prepare" for a fast in the days before a fast], but we are not designed to fast randomly, or suddenly. -- Some of the worst headaches I have gotten are because I have let myself become too encapsulated by the tasks I undertake during the day and then ignoring my need for food, by skipping breakfast and/or lunch and/or dinner.

Rubystars · « **Reply #18 on:** August 29, 2010, 04:41:14 AM »

You could lie down and get a cool wet washcloth and put it over your eyes or forehead and relax in a dimly lit room for a while. That usually helps me.

HiWarp · « **Reply #19 on:** August 29, 2010, 04:48:22 AM »

Quote from: Lisa on August 28, 2010, 08:01:53 PM

Thanks everyone. This latest headache was definitely stress induced. I'll have to try something other than Tylenol. Advil wipes me out, and Excedrin makes me puke.

Have you tried the old-fashioned remedy called aspirin? Yes, yes, I know it so passe but if it works....

MassuhDGoodName · « **Reply #20 on:** August 29, 2010, 08:16:03 AM »

Only Brompton's Cocktail gets rid of my headaches!

Debbie Shafer · « **Reply #21 on:** August 29, 2010, 11:10:20 AM »

The decline of Hormones can give women, headaches. Migrains are common as women get into mid-life. Sometimes light seems too bright, a dark room calms the throbbing. Advil and hot soup helps.

Lisa · « **Reply #22 on:** August 29, 2010, 12:29:10 PM »

Quote from: Debbie Shafer on August 29, 2010, 11:10:20 AM

The decline of Hormones can give women, headaches. Migrains are common as women get into mid-life. Sometimes light seems too bright, a dark room calms the throbbing. Advil and hot soup helps.

Unfortunately, I think that's what my problem is.

Zelhar · « **Reply #23 on:** August 29, 2010, 12:48:20 PM »

Lisa are you talking about migraines or just headaches ?

AsheDina · « **Reply #24 on:** August 29, 2010, 01:32:12 PM »

Lisa;
You also need to get pre-menopausal vitamins.
I had a LOT of headaches before I moved to Occupied Arizona.