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Has anyone experienced daily headaches after surgery?

I'm 4.5 months post op. I take a Flintstones chewable Vitamin, VitronC Iron supplement, actigal (can't remember the exact name), protonix, D3, allegra, and zyrtec. I also get my Protein and fluids daily and around 1K calories. I had my surgery in another state so I can't see my surgeon but I do have an appointment with a new doc 4/13. Went ahead and set up that appointment because I know I'm due for blood work by 6 months post op. My blood work at 6 weeks post op was fine with D & Iron being low, which is normal for me.

Just curious if anyone else has any experience or insight?

I do exercise on average about 5 times a week varying between intense cardio and strength training. Not sure if all this info is relevant but better safe than sorry.

Seems like every day for the last 2-3 weeks my head hurts. I think it's probably allergies because it's in the forehead/temple area and I have a history of chronic sinus issues and allergies but I'm worried it could be something with a vitamin or mineral deficiency.

Any thoughts?

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I am 7 weeks post sleeve.. I just had appointment with my doctor. He said chronic headaches (I have also been having) could mean that we aren't getting enough fluids in. So if you are doing intense work outs you even need more fluids to balance it.

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I am 7 weeks post sleeve.. I just had appointment with my doctor. He said chronic headaches (I have also been having) could mean that we aren't getting enough fluids in. So if you are doing intense work outs you even need more fluids to balance it.

Interesting! Did not know that. I know I have been borderline on getting my fluids and I have definitely stepped up the workout training for Warrior Dash and another 5K I'm doing this summer. I'll try to bump up the fluids for a few days and see if that helps. Thanks for the input!

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Chronic headaches main culprit is not getting in enough fluids. Other than that it could be an unsafe drop in blood pressure, too much salt, not enough salt, Low levels of B-12 or some other nutrients. Or it could even just be the stress your body endures simply having surgery. If it is severe the best thing you can do is run it by your surgeon first.

But get that Fluid in! Sip all day if you have to.

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