Headaches not caused by dehydration

[sandralala 5]

I'm 6 weeks post-op and for the last 3, I've been getting a headache at around the same time each day. Had two blood tests and I'm not dehydrated. Anyone have any ideas?

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[KristenLe 5,979]

@@sandralala Vitamin D deficiency, Vitamin B12 deficiency ?? Did they check your vitamin levels?

Are you eating something at that time that may be causing an allergy?

[sandralala 5]

@@KristenLe all Vitamins are good. We had to get our d levels up before surgery and I've been really good with the supplements post surgery. Maybe I will try to switch up the Protein and see if the Isopure is causing it. That is the only thing that I've had regularly as far as food/drink.

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[KristenLe 5,979]

@@sandralala My allergies (environmental) have been really bad the last few weeks - it may just be something like that and not WLS related. Hope you figure it out!

[sandralala 5]

Thanks @@KristenLe! I've never been allergic to anything in my life. Figures something like that would start now of all times.

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[Caribear 184]

Where is your headache? Is it across your forehead, at the back of your head, or all over? Are you having any other symptoms?

[sandralala 5]

It's all the way around @@Caribear

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Edited September 27, 2016 by sandralala

[Caribear 184]

Sounds like a tension headache. Are you back to work?

[sandralala 5]

Yes @caribear. I went back to work 2 weeks post op. I run a pizza place, so it's not like I'm sitting in front of a computer. The headaches are on my days off as well. I will just tell my husband that I require neck rubs more often now If my doctor would just give me back my ibuprofen, this wouldn't be an issue.

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[Caribear 184]

That's a good way to make a bad situation good I would try stretching your neck when you can, and try a different Protein Drink. It can't hurt. I also always recommend a good massage therapist, as long as you have clearance from your surgeon.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Sounds like a stress headache to me.

My suggestions:

Rest. Stretching. Exercise. Relaxation. Massage. A new job!