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Should I Be To Concerned?

Yesterday and today i have had s headache. I'm 6 days post op today. Today it is pretty bad, and its all on my right side so i know that's classic sign of a migraine. I have been reading mixed reviews online about weather to go in or not for a bad headache/ migraine after surgery. Have any of you sleevers experienced this? Should i be overly concerned and go to the er or leave it be?

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  • ChristinaRose
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    I would probably keep a close eye on it. Dehydration usually gives people headaches as well. Have you been maintaining/tolerating fluids? (Don't let dehydrating go long without treatment if this is th

  • shellbell33081
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    it probably wouldn't hurt to call your doctor. sometimes lack of caffeine can do it. if you're worried it's best to play it safe.

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I would probably keep a close eye on it. Dehydration usually gives people headaches as well. Have you been maintaining/tolerating fluids? (Don't let dehydrating go long without treatment if this is the case, it's not a big ordeal to go to the ER and get some IV fluids. Don't freak yourself out but be cautious as well). Most doctors say that fluids should be between 64-100 oz. per day. Hope you get to feeling better!

it probably wouldn't hurt to call your doctor. sometimes lack of caffeine can do it. if you're worried it's best to play it safe.

Pain meds can cause bad headaches as well - while you're taking them and right after you stop taking them. I would drink as much Fluid as you comfortably can, Water or herbal tea preferred, as dehydration is most likely the culprit. Sometimes low levels of magnesium can cause bad headaches for me, and on the liquid diet you surely aren't getting enough. I was able to use powder-form magnesium citrate mixed with water after surgery, helped with the headache and constipation. Are you taking Calcium? I had problems with the limestone form of calcium (citrate) causing horrible headaches. I use New Chapter Bone Health which is made from a plant-based (algae) form and -- no headaches. Just a few suggestions, but definitely call your doctor if it's not gone by tomorrow. I've been to the ER for migraines that lasted days and made life unlivable. They don't treat you as urgent, will most likely make you wait a long time, and just pump you with fluids and give you really strong pain meds like morphine. I would avoid if you can make it, but if you start having fever, chills, sweating, etc. - don't delay.

(I've suffered from debilitating headaches and the occasional migraine for over 20 years, with three emergency room visits.)

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