What do you do for headaches?

[sashalk 9]

I suffer from headaches alot, have for years. The best thing i have found is Excedrine. The problem is that it contains caffeine, and I'm told no more caffeine after the surgery. And of course it will be a while after the surgery before i can swallow pills. Any suggestions?

[M.A. Cruz 15]

Apply an ice pack to the painful area of your head. Try placing it on your forehead, temples, or the back of your neck.

Take a warm bath or shower;

take a nap; or take a walk.

Ask someone to rub your neck and back, or treat yourself to a massage.

Apply gentle, steady rotating pressure to the painful area of your head with your index finger and/or thumb. Maintain pressure for seven to 15 seconds, then release. Repeat as needed.

Rest, sit, or lie quietly in a low-lit room. Close your eyes and try to release the tension in your back, neck, and shoulders.

If you have excessive muscle contractions in the neck, it may be helpful to perform physical therapy exercises every day.

[Geminitraveler 2]

I suffer from headaches alot, have for years. The best thing i have found is Excedrine. The problem is that it contains caffeine, and I'm told no more caffeine after the surgery. And of course it will be a while after the surgery before i can swallow pills. Any suggestions?

They told me tylenol was o.k. and they actually sent me home from the hospital on 9/7 with a prescription for for hydrocodone with acetaminophen. I've had 2 headaches and it took care of both of them right away. Swallowing pills has been o.k. for me post-op.

Excedrin not only has caffeine but it has aspirin so definitely watch out. They told me aspirin is a big no no before and even after surgery unless I consult with the doctor.

Good luck and keep us posted

[ArmyOfMe 82]

I suffer from Migraines, have been since high-school. I take Tylenol only. If it gets bad, I use my trusty liquid Lortab that I have kept for bad days.

[heather200202 73]

Has anyone had a decrease in headaches or Migraines since surgery? I used to get migraines 3-4 times a week and now I can't even remember the last time I had a headache.

HW:331 SW:319 11-26-12 CW: 196 8-16-13 GW:170

[sashalk 9]

Has anyone had a decrease in headaches or Migraines since surgery? I used to get migraines 3-4 times a week and now I can't even remember the last time I had a headache.

HW:331 SW:319 11-26-12 CW: 196 8-16-13 GW:170

I hope my migraines go away after RNY. I cant imagine suffering through them without my excedrine. Its the only thing that works for me.

[Obeasta 92]

Mine went away!! I used to get a mother of a monster Migraine once every 3 weeks but really horrible vomiting relentlessly had to be taken to emergency hospital numerous times. Also daily headaches.

It stopped immediately after surgery. Only light headaches once every 2 weeks or so. And only had one migraine since the op (i have been post op for 5 months). And i think it was my own fault brought on by not eating for a whole day and then going out until late night living it up and then period started and it was just a mess.

So yeah i hope it works for you as well but rny really changed my life!

[terry1118 1,274]

I've had a decrease in aches and pains in general. Before I was practically living on Aleve for chronic back pain, knee pain, foot pain, shoulder pain, and headaches. Since I could only take Acetaminophen for the rest of my life I was very concerned about pain management. Within two months the question was not 'What to take for pain?' The question was 'What pain?' :-)

[BKR 13]

Fiorecet is now my best friend when I get Migraines. I use to never leave the house without exedrin. That was my biggest fear post surgery that I would never get to take exedrin again. The fiorecet has worked great!