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Posted 1/4/2015 6:40 AM (GMT -5)

LiveStudioAudience said...
I take enteric-coated aspirin. I've not found ibuprofen or tylenol to be effective at all. Luckily I rarely get headaches. The aspirin would probably irritate my insides if I took it frequently.


IMO, you are exposing yourself for more troubles, by taking enteric coated. Enteric coated are designed that they will dissolve in the intestines. More exposure, more insults. If you take a regular one, it will be absorbed via stomach itself (partly though) so less exposure.
Posted 1/4/2015 7:57 AM (GMT -5)
Advil for me...I know I shouldn't but Tylenol just straight up sucks
Posted 1/4/2015 8:00 AM (GMT -5)
Where do you get Relafan? Got a doozy this morning, terrible!!!!! Tylenol is crap!!!!
Posted 1/4/2015 10:35 AM (GMT -5)
For those interested in trying the homeopathic route, I hear that peppermint oil works well for headaches.
Posted 1/4/2015 1:36 PM (GMT -5)
I totally agree with deltaforce on not taking the enteric coated aspirin.

eph, what are you supposed to do with the peppermint oil...rub it on or ingest it? Careful with it, however, the dosage of intake should be researched.

Another option could be Gravol multi symptom.

gravol.ca/en/products/for-adults/non-drowsy/gravol%C2%AE-natural-source%C2%AE-multi-symptom%E2%84%A2-tablets/

q
Posted 1/4/2015 1:39 PM (GMT -5)

deltaforce said...

quincy said...
I see no where that relafen won't possibly cause any gastro issues,


If interested, check on pubmed. When I started using it, I searched thoroughly and learned that it is a new class of NSAID that specifically developed to avoid GI side effect. I get bleeding within 4 hours of Alleve and Advil and I have been using Ralefan for more than 2 years, almost once a week, if not more.


This is what I read on pubmed...

"The most frequent adverse effects are those commonly seen with COX inhibitors, which include diarrhoea, dyspepsia, headache, abdominal pain and nausea. In common with other COX inhibitors, nabumetone may increase the risk of GI perforations, ulcerations and bleedings (PUBs). However, several studies show a low incidence of PUBs, and on a par with the numbers reported from studies with COX-2 selective inhibitors and considerably lower than for nonselective COX inhibitors."

To me, it doesn't mean it avoids GI issues.

q
Posted 1/4/2015 1:42 PM (GMT -5)
Quincy, my son rubs the peppermint oil on his temples or forehead. He also breathes it in gently.
Posted 1/4/2015 1:53 PM (GMT -5)
is the peppermint oil one that's diluted or straight that should be diluted?

I'm only asking because it can cause skin problems and sun sensitivity and it should be used as directed.

I love the smell and taste of peppermint (but don't like peppermint tea as much)....it can calm the mind and help one think clearly (from what I read).

Another option for your son could be Tiger Balm ointment in the jar (white), although the red smell is much more appealing to me.
Posted 1/4/2015 3:15 PM (GMT -5)

dybeye said...
My Dr has prescribed me Tramadol to take when I get a big headache.

I have tramadol and it doesn't help my headaches very much. I find that it makes me feel nauseous too. It did help when I was having severe joint pain.
Posted 1/5/2015 11:48 PM (GMT -5)
I get horrible migraines! The ones that make you throw up and I was the same. Tylenol did absolutely nothing for me. I take Tylenol 8 Hour (CVS brand because Tylenol stopped making it) and it works pretty well. For severe migraines I take CVS migraine relief. It has acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine in it. Even though aspirin is an NSAID it doesn't have a ton in it and it's not like I'm taking it regularly, but it does work wonders.

Also with the peppermint oil, it'll say on the bottle if you dilute it. Usually I dilute my oils anyways just because it makes them last longer. Valor essential oil works for headaches too.
Posted 1/5/2015 11:53 PM (GMT -5)

mcfarl73 said...
I get horrible migraines! The ones that make you throw up and I was the same. Tylenol did absolutely nothing for me. I take Tylenol 8 Hour (CVS brand because Tylenol stopped making it) and it works pretty well. For severe migraines I take CVS migraine relief. It has acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine in it. Even though aspirin is an NSAID it doesn't have a ton in it and it's not like I'm taking it regularly, but it does work wonders.

Also with the peppermint oil, it'll say on the bottle if you dilute it. Usually I dilute my oils anyways just because it makes them last longer. Valor essential oil works for headaches too.

I can't touch anything with caffeine, even pills that have it. The last time I did, I had horrible hand tremors, severe nausea, and vomiting.
Posted 1/5/2015 11:59 PM (GMT -5)
Try the 8 hour then. No caffeine, just a higher acetaminophen and extended release. It has worked really well for me.
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