Any suggestions....HELP my head hurts.

DolphinsOnMyMind777 · 07-12-2008, 07:26 AM

I have a bad headache. I have had it for 2 days now. I am assuming it is due to re starting induction. I have had them before but was wondering if anyone had any remedies that may help to ease or get rid of this pain.
Thank you in advance.

Rory8343 · 07-12-2008, 07:28 AM

If you gave up caffeine cold turkey that might be causing it?? Maybe cut back slower.
I never had induction flu so that's the extent of my knowledge. But then I didn't go cold turkey on the caffeine. I cut it out slowly before I started. Good luck toots!

LoraJR72 · 07-12-2008, 07:28 AM

Withdrawal from caffeine is what triggers migraines for me.

Gladsome · 07-12-2008, 08:06 AM

I have headaches for the past 8 years! Mine are muscular at the back of my head. Through many years of physical therapy and doctors, one thing that helps me is counter pressure.

What I do is I put 2 tennis balls inside of a tube sock and tie the end of the sock up. Lay down and put the balls in/on the area of the head, neck, back etc where you are having pain and lay on them for awhile. (The balls are put between your body and the bed/floor)

Otherwise some coffee or meds help.

If you have never had serious headaches and they continue, then I would recommend you call your doctor.

FloridaShell · 07-12-2008, 08:12 AM

Every time I start induction, I get a major headache. So what I would do is alternate between Tylenol & Advil. It will go away after a few days. Hang in there kiddo!

Livywilltim-mom · 07-12-2008, 08:24 AM

My favorite concoction...only if you haven't given up caffeine, is...

2 Excedrin taken with some iced coffee or caffeinated Diet soda.

If you have given up caffeine, then I would try lots of water with Advil and Tylenol alternated every 2 hours...sometimes headaches are caused by dehydration.

I would love to read some homeopathic ideas...as the longer I LC, the more natural I like to keep things...

Hope you feel better soon!

BufoDieter · 07-12-2008, 08:25 AM

Maybe it's the dolphins?

j/k

Lots of water and a pain med.

And maybe a nap if you can.

Hang in there!

shespeaks · 07-12-2008, 09:06 AM

Two Tylenol plus two Advil liquigels, washed down with anything you like. DH and I call it the headache cocktail.

I hope you feel better soon!

Charski · 07-12-2008, 09:15 AM

The only thing that works for me when I get a bad headache is Excedrin Migraine. Normally I'm a big fan of Advil but that doesn't cut it when I get one of those nasty things. They're NOT migraines, because I have no sensitivity to light or sound and no auras or anything, I think they're triggered by sinus problems normally, but that stuff does the trick for me!

lisabinil · 07-12-2008, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charski

The only thing that works for me when I get a bad headache is Excedrin Migraine. Normally I'm a big fan of Advil but that doesn't cut it when I get one of those nasty things. They're NOT migraines, because I have no sensitivity to light or sound and no auras or anything, I think they're triggered by sinus problems normally, but that stuff does the trick for me!

The only difference between Excedrin and Excedrin Migraine is that it has caffeine added. My neuro advises me to take my migraine meds with coffee if I can-caffeine dilates the blood vessels.

LCShadows · 07-12-2008, 06:47 PM

Could anything you've eaten have nitrates or MSG? Some people get headaches from those. I bought a grilled fish fillet and didn't notice till I got home that it had MSG. (No carbs but MSG.)

If it is withdrawal from caffeine, I sympathize. Peppermint tea (to aid digestion and calm the nerves), lots of water and naps helped me when I went off. (I went from 2 pots a day to 1 cup a day years ago.) Taking a hot shower just before bed also helped me relax enough to sleep.

HezzieLee · 07-12-2008, 08:17 PM

The last time I had one of those I got the vicoden from the back of the cabinet! They were almost 2 years old, but I knew I saved them for a reason!

I vote for the double advil liquigel and tylenol- sounds like you'd have it covered.

Zbunny · 07-12-2008, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BufoDieter

Maybe it's the dolphins?

That'd do it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by LCShadows

Could anything you've eaten have nitrates or MSG? Some people get headaches from those. I bought a grilled fish fillet and didn't notice till I got home that it had MSG. (No carbs but MSG.)

If it is withdrawal from caffeine, I sympathize. Peppermint tea (to aid digestion and calm the nerves), lots of water and naps helped me when I went off. (I went from 2 pots a day to 1 cup a day years ago.) Taking a hot shower just before bed also helped me relax enough to sleep.

I agree with this and I have to say, a lot of times we take medicine when we really don't need it. Now don't get me wrong, sometimes we need it, but I was shocked when I realized that my headaches ofen go away simply by drinking water. Headaches can be a sign of dehydration, and even when I didn't think I was dehydrated, drinking water helped, even with a splitting headache.

Hope you're feeling better soon!

MarblesLongGone · 07-12-2008, 09:00 PM

Niacin
Magnesium
Aspirin or Ibuprofen
SOME caffeine
Lecithin

Protein snack before bed EVERY NIGHT!

Rory8343 · 07-13-2008, 05:20 AM

Hey how are you feeling?

LW3707 · 07-13-2008, 05:23 AM

I used to get really bad headaches and normally 3 aleve combined with caffeine worked almost instantly for me. It took only minutes before I started to feel the difference.

DolphinsOnMyMind777 · 07-13-2008, 05:46 AM

I am still a little head-achey. No caffeine withdrawels, wasnt drinking caffeine before this re-induction. Probablly sugar withdrawels if anything from all the junk I have been living on lately. I get alot of muscle pain in my shoulders and neck and it seems to be non stop since I started induction. I have done the ibuprofin and acedamedaphine thing already and it helps a little bit but not all the way.
I am hoping it goes away by the end of this week. Thanks for all the support.

Zer · 07-13-2008, 06:16 AM

You are too cute to have pain like that. How about pressure points? Temples or bridge of nose are the points that work for me when I have a headache or eye ache. Just pressing seems to interfere with the pain, seems to give some relief. Then I release pressure, massage nearby, try hot washcloth and some general pressure/massage. That's when I can reach the point of pain. Sometimes it's hard to pinpoint. Sure sounds as if you have tension in shoulders and neck that MIGHT be contributing to bad circulation to the head. If you can loosen those muscles, by hot towels, hot shower or maybe hot-then-cold alternating packs, maybe that will help. I wish I knew more, but I am averse to using drugs (on me) and in favor of fingers to remedy what I can when I am laid low by head/eye/neck pain. I sleep with a pillow collar like what they use for people sleeping sitting up, as I am almost sitting up on my pillows as I sleep. Bracing my head on this foam collar seems to relieve neck muscles of having to hold my head in position. Do you think wearing a collar or using a neck-brace pillow would help any?

I'm sorry you have pain. As I said, you are WAY TOO CUTE to have that sort of pain!

DolphinsOnMyMind777 · 07-13-2008, 06:34 AM

Thanks ZER. Are you a male or female??? My husband was wondering who was saying I was cute. LOL

Zer · 07-13-2008, 10:43 AM

Aw, we all can see how cute you are. Even an old gal like me can appreciate a pretty face and all that russet hair tumbling around. Makes me grin, to see you purse your lips for whoever is behind that camera. Yeah, you're cute. Hope to hear that you are not in so much pain. Got that licked yet?

wiredfoxterror · 07-13-2008, 10:46 AM

I take 3 Motrin and then lie down with a neck pillow under my necks and a regular pillow under my knees. 15 - 30 minutes later I am fine.

MarblesLongGone · 07-13-2008, 11:04 AM

Ice packs also help on migraines.

cleochatra · 07-13-2008, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DolphinsOnMyMind777

I am still a little head-achey. No caffeine withdrawels, wasnt drinking caffeine before this re-induction. Probablly sugar withdrawels if anything from all the junk I have been living on lately. I get alot of muscle pain in my shoulders and neck and it seems to be non stop since I started induction. I have done the ibuprofin and acedamedaphine thing already and it helps a little bit but not all the way.
I am hoping it goes away by the end of this week. Thanks for all the support.

There is also a pretty harsh flu going across the country right now causing aches, pains and the usual fun flu-stuff, so it could be this as well (just great timing). My husband, son and daughter have had it in the last couple days.

I hope you're feeling better soon!

07-12-2008, 07:26 AM	#1
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07-12-2008, 08:06 AM	#4
Gladsome Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 229 Gallery: Gladsome Stats: 198/167/155 5'5" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 4/3/08	I have headaches for the past 8 years! Mine are muscular at the back of my head. Through many years of physical therapy and doctors, one thing that helps me is counter pressure. What I do is I put 2 tennis balls inside of a tube sock and tie the end of the sock up. Lay down and put the balls in/on the area of the head, neck, back etc where you are having pain and lay on them for awhile. (The balls are put between your body and the bed/floor) Otherwise some coffee or meds help. If you have never had serious headaches and they continue, then I would recommend you call your doctor. __________________ 4/03/08: 198 4/10/08: 193 4/07/08-5/01/08: 188 5/8/08: 186 5/15/08: 183.5 5/22/08: 181 6/5/08: 179.5 6/12/08: 178 6/19/08: 175 6/26/08: 173 7/17/08: 172 8/13/08: 168 July to August a slow period of weight loss due to vacations and not being on my own turf! M O T H E Rhizomatous!

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Rory8343 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 4,885 Blog Entries: 12 Gallery: Rory8343 Stats: 20W/16M/8 WOE: Atkins is the Man! Start Date: January 2003 Start again November 2007	If you gave up caffeine cold turkey that might be causing it?? Maybe cut back slower. I never had induction flu so that's the extent of my knowledge. But then I didn't go cold turkey on the caffeine. I cut it out slowly before I started. Good luck toots!

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FloridaShell MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,736 Gallery: FloridaShell Stats: 163/133/125 WOE: My own way of l/cing Start Date: 1/2/08	Every time I start induction, I get a major headache. So what I would do is alternate between Tylenol & Advil. It will go away after a few days. Hang in there kiddo!

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Livywilltim-mom Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 3,642 Gallery: Livywilltim-mom Stats: 195/189/110 WOE: Atkins 72 Start Date: Sept. 2, 2008	My favorite concoction...only if you haven't given up caffeine, is... 2 Excedrin taken with some iced coffee or caffeinated Diet soda. If you have given up caffeine, then I would try lots of water with Advil and Tylenol alternated every 2 hours...sometimes headaches are caused by dehydration. I would love to read some homeopathic ideas...as the longer I LC, the more natural I like to keep things... Hope you feel better soon!

07-12-2008, 08:25 AM	#7
BufoDieter Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 835 Gallery: BufoDieter Stats: 5' 8" 221/197.6/150? (size 8) WOE: I ♥ Dr. Atkins Start Date: Original: 8/2001... Restart: 6/2007	Maybe it's the dolphins? j/k Lots of water and a pain med. And maybe a nap if you can. Hang in there!

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shespeaks MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,084 Gallery: shespeaks Stats: 189/172.5/125 5'2" & 36 WOE: Atkins/Diabetic Start Date: June 2008. Again.	Two Tylenol plus two Advil liquigels, washed down with anything you like. DH and I call it the headache cocktail. I hope you feel better soon!

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Charski Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central Coastal CA Posts: 9,153 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/130/150 goal 5'5" 54 years young WOE: ATKINS! now and always.... Start Date: 5/03	The only thing that works for me when I get a bad headache is Excedrin Migraine. Normally I'm a big fan of Advil but that doesn't cut it when I get one of those nasty things. They're NOT migraines, because I have no sensitivity to light or sound and no auras or anything, I think they're triggered by sinus problems normally, but that stuff does the trick for me!

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LCShadows Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 115 Gallery: LCShadows Stats: Highest: 349; Started LC 307.5/CW 298.5/Goal 120 WOE: Atkins72 Induction Start Date: CS: Jan. 2008; Sugarfree July 4th; LC 7/11/08	Could anything you've eaten have nitrates or MSG? Some people get headaches from those. I bought a grilled fish fillet and didn't notice till I got home that it had MSG. (No carbs but MSG.) If it is withdrawal from caffeine, I sympathize. Peppermint tea (to aid digestion and calm the nerves), lots of water and naps helped me when I went off. (I went from 2 pots a day to 1 cup a day years ago.) Taking a hot shower just before bed also helped me relax enough to sleep.

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HezzieLee Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 401 Gallery: HezzieLee Stats: 35yrs old 5'4" 180/170/155 WOE: Low carb/Low sugar- Prediabetic Start Date: Re-inducting as of June 1, 2008	The last time I had one of those I got the vicoden from the back of the cabinet! They were almost 2 years old, but I knew I saved them for a reason! I vote for the double advil liquigel and tylenol- sounds like you'd have it covered.

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LW3707 Guest Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 126 Gallery: LW3707 Stats: 322.6/312.1/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: RC 7/8, Induction 7/13/08	I used to get really bad headaches and normally 3 aleve combined with caffeine worked almost instantly for me. It took only minutes before I started to feel the difference.

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DolphinsOnMyMind777 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chi Town Area, USA Posts: 1,780 Blog Entries: 7 Gallery: DolphinsOnMyMind777 Stats: I am FAT WOE: Atkins 289/ 188/ 196 as of 7-27 /135 Start Date: July 10, 2008	I am still a little head-achey. No caffeine withdrawels, wasnt drinking caffeine before this re-induction. Probablly sugar withdrawels if anything from all the junk I have been living on lately. I get alot of muscle pain in my shoulders and neck and it seems to be non stop since I started induction. I have done the ibuprofin and acedamedaphine thing already and it helps a little bit but not all the way. I am hoping it goes away by the end of this week. Thanks for all the support.

07-13-2008, 06:16 AM	#18
Zer Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SoCal (Orange County) Posts: 5,529 Blog Entries: 41 Gallery: Zer Stats: 5'10"; 64; 508.7/397.0/199 WOE: Atkins: <5%Carb; BMR:2423cals; 182gProt; 128ozH2O Start Date: 432.4(2/8) 413.2(4/8) 402.2(6/8) 8/8/08:388.8+5.6	You are too cute to have pain like that. How about pressure points? Temples or bridge of nose are the points that work for me when I have a headache or eye ache. Just pressing seems to interfere with the pain, seems to give some relief. Then I release pressure, massage nearby, try hot washcloth and some general pressure/massage. That's when I can reach the point of pain. Sometimes it's hard to pinpoint. Sure sounds as if you have tension in shoulders and neck that MIGHT be contributing to bad circulation to the head. If you can loosen those muscles, by hot towels, hot shower or maybe hot-then-cold alternating packs, maybe that will help. I wish I knew more, but I am averse to using drugs (on me) and in favor of fingers to remedy what I can when I am laid low by head/eye/neck pain. I sleep with a pillow collar like what they use for people sleeping sitting up, as I am almost sitting up on my pillows as I sleep. Bracing my head on this foam collar seems to relieve neck muscles of having to hold my head in position. Do you think wearing a collar or using a neck-brace pillow would help any? I'm sorry you have pain. As I said, you are WAY TOO CUTE to have that sort of pain!

07-13-2008, 06:34 AM	#19
DolphinsOnMyMind777 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chi Town Area, USA Posts: 1,780 Blog Entries: 7 Gallery: DolphinsOnMyMind777 Stats: I am FAT WOE: Atkins 289/ 188/ 196 as of 7-27 /135 Start Date: July 10, 2008	Thanks ZER. Are you a male or female??? My husband was wondering who was saying I was cute. LOL

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Zer Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SoCal (Orange County) Posts: 5,529 Blog Entries: 41 Gallery: Zer Stats: 5'10"; 64; 508.7/397.0/199 WOE: Atkins: <5%Carb; BMR:2423cals; 182gProt; 128ozH2O Start Date: 432.4(2/8) 413.2(4/8) 402.2(6/8) 8/8/08:388.8+5.6	Aw, we all can see how cute you are. Even an old gal like me can appreciate a pretty face and all that russet hair tumbling around. Makes me grin, to see you purse your lips for whoever is behind that camera. Yeah, you're cute. Hope to hear that you are not in so much pain. Got that licked yet?

07-13-2008, 10:46 AM	#21
wiredfoxterror Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 108 Gallery: wiredfoxterror Stats: 230/165/165 WOE: Somersize Start Date: February 2003	I take 3 Motrin and then lie down with a neck pillow under my necks and a regular pillow under my knees. 15 - 30 minutes later I am fine.

07-13-2008, 11:04 AM	#22
MarblesLongGone MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,362 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: MarblesLongGone Stats: 248.5/206.0/190 6'0" WOE: Atkins / Carb Addicts / Schwarzbein / SB / Paleo / Start Date: April 1, 2008 (back on the wagon)	Ice packs also help on migraines.