Migraine Headaches Support Group

Migraine is a neurological disease, of which the most common symptom is an intense and disabling episodic headache. Migraine headaches are usually characterized by severe pain on one or both sides of the head and are often accompanied by photophobia (hypersensitivity to light), phonophobia (hypersensitivity to sound) and nausea.

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IBS and Headaches

flowerA
flowerA
HI , i have a flare up of Ibs and I have had migraines and headaches whilst feeling ill. Doctor said stop taking Pain killer tablets as over use can give you rebound headaches, not so easy to stop. I am only taking paracetamol now and then, but even wake up with headache, getting so fed up of having pain , sorry just feel like sharing my frustrations. Love to all, keep well. Ann.
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deleted_user
Sorry Ann, I go through the same issue too. I have IBS and the headaches and it's so awful sometimes. Do what the dr. says for now and see what happens. I am here for you. Love
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deleted_user
I feel your pain. It is possible to endure the headaches without taking pain killers. I stopped all painkillers in 2009, even over the counter meds. The pills that I had relied on to help with the headaches were actually causing more headaches. The doctor is right about the rebound effect they have. They can also have inactive ingredients that are causing headaches.

Getting through the pain is awful, but not impossible. Try hot showers to release the toxins from your body, meditate, listen to relaxation CD's to release pain, aromas can also help. Most of all don't fight the pain, don't be angry, just relax and let it pass.

It will take some time for the meds to clear your system, but once your off of the meds you will find that you won't have one headache after another and the only rebound effect is that you will rebound quicker from a headache.

Good Luck and I hope all the best.