Question 1

is 100mg 3x/day enough gabapentin for serious headache relief? seems like a very small dose, increasing from 100mg by adding one dose/week seems slow

Accepted Answer

It depends on the: individual.  increasing the dose slowly may prevent side effects, you may want to discuss this with your physician.

Question 2

i took two assured brand headache relief (acetaminophen 250 mg, aspirin 250 mg) yesterday and have had bloating and gas for the past 24 hours. how long will it take for the side effects to stop?

Accepted Answer

: I cannot link the meds to the bloating based on their actions. Bloating is due to air you swallow when feeding and gas produced during bacterial action on what you are digesting. It will pass in time as your diet changes.

Question 3

what's the best pain relief medication for the headache?

Accepted Answer

Best Headache Meds: A 2014 study indicates that medication containing a combination of acetylsalicylic acid, (aspirin), acetaminophen(paracetamol), and caffeine is more effective than acetaminophen alone.

http://thejournalofheadacheandpain.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/1129-2377-15-76

Question 4

i am going on experiencing a 2 week long headache.  pretty much affecting the right side of my head down to my neck.  also affecting my right eye(feels heavy).  no medication seems to help.  its a constant ache without any sign of relief?

Accepted Answer

Intense headaches: Usually, a new pattern of a headache is concerning findings.  You may need an urgent evaluation. Other concerning headache symptoms are when they occur with fever, weakness, numbness, or changes in vision. Can this be related to COVID 19?

On the other hand, I have seen these symptoms from neck muscle strains which were of no big concern. You should speak to your primary care doctor.

Question 5

headache for four days localized behind right eye with no relief from otc medications presciption pain medicine?

Accepted Answer

Postoccipital lesion: Pain behind the eye is classically related to a post occipital lesion typically due to an unresolved infection at the occiput.

Question 6

stress makes my upper back, shoulders, neck & jaw uncomfortably tight & causes tension headache. best non-drug ways to de-stress and get relief?

Accepted Answer

Stress and tightness: When we get stressed we tend to tighten up our bodies. There are a lot of muscles in the upper back, shoulders and scalp that are affected by stress. Relaxation techniques help reduce muscle stress on the body and head. Slow and even breathing exercises help reduce stress. Yoga, Tai-Chi, and other exercises also can  help. Try the Headspace medication app on your phone. Best wishes.

Dr. Gurr

Question 7

i was prescribed ondansetron 4 mg and cefuroxime 500 mg as i have pyelonephritis. i have developed a headache since taking my first doses of both drugs. can i safely take acetaminophen 1000 mg for relief?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you can take tylenol for the headache and you should consider holding off ondansetron unless you throw up the antibiotic without it. Good luck.

Question 8

i have had a headache on the left side for the past 24hours. i have taken medication when it finished in my system i can feel the headache again?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. You may try steam/vapor inhalation in case it is due to congested sinuses.  It would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 9

i'm 10 weeks 6 days pregnant and have had a headache on the left side for about 24 hours now. what can i take for relief?

Accepted Answer

Tylenol: is OK, in recommended amounts.

Question 10

been on simponi (golimumab) 3 mths. now have persistant headache and dizziness. can't think of another cause..is it the medication?

Accepted Answer

Maybe?: Headache can be a side effect of many medications.  Please let the doctor that prescribed the medication know your concern.  If there are any problems that may be caused the medication that might result in headache, then he/she can check for these.

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A member asked:

Is 100mg 3x/day enough gabapentin for serious headache relief? seems like a very small dose, increasing from 100mg by adding one dose/week seems slow

A member asked:

I took two assured brand headache relief (acetaminophen 250 mg, aspirin 250 mg) yesterday and have had bloating and gas for the past 24 hours. how long will it take for the side effects to stop?

A member asked:

What's the best pain relief medication for the headache?

A member asked:

I am going on experiencing a 2 week long headache. pretty much affecting the right side of my head down to my neck. also affecting my right eye(feels heavy). no medication seems to help. its a constant ache without any sign of relief?

A member asked:

Headache for four days localized behind right eye with no relief from otc medications presciption pain medicine?

A member asked:

Stress makes my upper back, shoulders, neck & jaw uncomfortably tight & causes tension headache. best non-drug ways to de-stress and get relief?

A member asked:

I was prescribed ondansetron 4 mg and cefuroxime 500 mg as i have pyelonephritis. i have developed a headache since taking my first doses of both drugs. can i safely take acetaminophen 1000 mg for relief?

A member asked:

I have had a headache on the left side for the past 24hours. i have taken medication when it finished in my system i can feel the headache again?

A member asked:

I'm 10 weeks 6 days pregnant and have had a headache on the left side for about 24 hours now. what can i take for relief?

A member asked:

Been on simponi (golimumab) 3 mths. now have persistant headache and dizziness. can't think of another cause..is it the medication?

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