From what I've read ibuprofen can actually make the pressure worse, and sometimes the caffiene in some of those can cause rebound head aches. I would really watch how many you're taking as you can overdose on them (I've done on accident from pain myself) and cause yourself other problems and more pain because of how it makes you feel. I think there's gonna be days when our pain isn't going to be completely gone no matter what we take, and I'm in no way trying to belittle how you feel because I've felt that extreme pain where i'd rather jump off a bridge then feel it, but if you can just get it to a level where you can manage it, and try to rest and relax and breath. Just my opinion :-)

I would settle with being able to manage. Everyday the get worse. Yesterday was firsttime i went to the er over the pain in two years. I was screaming out in pain and in tears.

I can totally relate to that and have been going through the same thing, I didn't go to the ER because my mom didn't want me to miss my PCP appointment, but I really wanted to just so it could end because I felt like I was going to go crazy. I feel for you and I hope you can find something that works, just try to be careful how much you're taking with your liver.

I went to ER 3 times in the same week.
Two visits were LP's to feel better.
The last one was a morphine shot to make me feel better.
And then sent home. The told me that since I had an appointment with my neurologist, there was nothing more they could do for me and that the only time I should come back to ER was if I went completely blind in either eye.

That's a large amount of pain meds to take in a short period of time. I know the pain is unbearable but please be careful with the amount of meds you put into your system. It can be very harmful. Do you have a pain management doctor? If not you should look into it. I hope you find some relief.

Kay

I do not have a pain management doc. I have went so long w /o seeing anyone because of no insurance. But i am working on a team of docs together again. Some who are poor people friendly lol. Trying to contact UofL neurology clinic. Everytime i call i get no answer now they are closed.till monday bc of christmas. Ugh. I think i am going back tonight. Maybe.they can call AN on call neuro to do something. I have a headache now and can barely walk but im affraid to take anymore meds. So im just sitting it out. And im at work so that doesnt help any.
I had a convo with my boss today. Her said her sympathisizes but it i am suffering i dont need to be here. I told him it.i keep calling off i will lose my job, we have a point system. He said yes and he needs someone who can be here everyday. So basically he doesnt care. He will replace me for someone healthy. Then i will her without income. Lose my apt. I live alone. My mom helps when i need it but i soley take care of myself. It i lose my job. I would have to move back in with mom. This is destroying my life. I know its not just me. Its everyone. And others have it worse and dear god i feel for you. I feel like giving.up. worki.g minimum wage and now at risk of being unemployed. Idk what to do anymore . I just dont know.

Please try to not take so much at once. Not only could you overdose, you could do damage to your internal organs as well.

How long have you worked? You should be able to qualify for FMLA. It protects your job in the event of a family member or your own serious health condition. You are allowed up to 12 weeks per rolling calendar year. This is a federal law. Ask your drs to fill out the form and send it to your employer. They can not fire you if you follow correct protocol. It will allow you to call in when you are not feeling well due to this disease or if you have dr appts, etc... and they can not do anything to you. They would have to find other grounds to terminate employment that would need to be well documented to cover them from lawsuits.

I do hope you find some relief soon. Get your drs to fill the paperwork out asap. Good luck.

Hope

I think this is very serious with you and I am concerned. I know you are hurting. I am a nurse and you are endangering your organs, and causing rebound HA. Some points: IB profin/Advil can cause bleeding and can give you ulcers as well as hurt your digestive tract if you take to much. You need to use with caution. Excedrin Migrain has tylenol, asprin and caffiene in it. Asprin can thin your blood if taken in such high amounts, caffiene can have two different effects. (it can help or make it worse as Rachel says). Tylenol, you should never have more than 4gm of this a day, this will put your kidneys at risk.

You need to go see a doctor and get on a pain managment program. Talk to them about your pain, tell them you understand the impact that IB profin can have and overuse of tylenol. They may be able to get you some pain meds and maybe something else to help you relax a little to at least let you sleep. I don't have a lot of answers when it comes to pain, it is a touchy issue with health care providers. I am lucky in that as a nurse, a well respected nurse manager in the community I am known and so they give me what I need. I have muscle relaxers and pain meds. One thing that the doctor recently started me on at night was tramadol. It sort of helps. You are taking far to many meds at once and that is concerning.

As far as your job, you need to get FMLA right away. As a manager, I encourage my staff to do that and right now I have it for myself. It is there for you, use it.

I feel for you, I can not immagine going through this without insurance. I am so sorry you are going through this right now.

i was admitted for a few days and they did spinal tap and lots of medicine. only thing that helped was spinal tap. no pain medication works. i just take diamox and heat pad my head, but nothing takes the pain away ever. you just have to learn to live with it sadly..