Rebound Migraines??

I am a migraine sufferer. My neurologist says I should almost never take regular pain relief (Tylenol/Advil products..their generics, etc...your analgesics), as they are famous for the rebound/bounce-back headaches. I was told the same as you..once stuck in that cycle, you have to quit taking them and wait it out. Miserable.

I only take my prescription meds now. I have different degrees of pain relief to take. 2 are the same...but for the ingredient of Codine. So at first or for a mild headache of ANY kind I take the milder form without the Codine...if it gets worse or simply doesn't go away, I take the jazzed up one. If still in pain, I have a muscle relaxer one to take. Its the pain med cocktail that works for me.

I also take a preventative "cocktail" of meds nightly. Migraines suck, but with this extreme regiment I have gone from 15-18 headache days a month to 1-4....much better quality of life for me.

I would see a Chiropractor. I get bad sinus infection about 6-8 times a year. So far this year I havent had one. I actually havent had one since Spetember of 2010. Not to mention that the headaches that go with and trail after are gone. I go once a week, sometimes twice. There is a place called the joint in Tucson that is $20 a visit or they have pay ahead plans that save you money. If you could find a place like this I would suggest it.

Hello! I read your post because I too have suffered from migraines..and I never had them till about 7 years ago when I was undergoing some major stress. I never knew what they were till I seen my doctor. I'm sorry that you're going through all of this.

Having migraines, rebound migraines is a terrible feeling and the migraines win. I seen different specialists as well and they all were quick to prescribe medication to me. I did try a couple at first..and oh boy were their side effects even worse! I couldn't even function, go to work..couldn't tend to my kids.! Terrible! So..I was doing some other research and thought what I could do more naturally and w/o all these medications. Acupuncture! I love it! It actually helped me out! I seen a acupuncturist for about 6 months...treatment every week at first and then every 2 wks...and never came back! Love it! Have not had a migraine for over 4 years now? After a year of treatment...I learned of another culprit to my migraines....if I eat or drink anything with caffeine in it...within seconds..my migraine will start..and I'd have to intercept it with a one Tylenol pill. I also heard of Hyland's Migraine Headache Relief. Check it out. Hopefully, you'll find something to help you. Good luck.

I don't do very well on meds so the chiropractor has really helped me! I also had migraines stemming from hormones so I take a supplement for that.
Looking back, I haven't had a migraine in a month! I used to get them 3-4 times per week, and they would lay me out for the entire day.

I hope you find answers soon! My heart goes out to you, it sounds like you have been through a lot!

Did your neurologist just leave you with pain? I think I would see a new neurologist. I take Gabapenatin and Tizanadine for my migranes. I have some jaw clenching issues that trigger mine. I never use over the counter anylgesics, they never helped my migranes anyway.

I would speak to your Family Doctor today, and tell them you need a new referal, and some pain releif. You should not be left to search the web for treatment options...there is help out there!

M.

I get migraines 4-5 days a week during a bad spell, and take vicoprofin for them. My neurologist told me that I could only take the vicoprofin 3 days a week because if I took it more often than that I would get rebound headaches. I can take it multiple times those three days if needed, but only 3 days a week. If I need to treat migraines more than 3 days, I lay down in a dark room with ice on my neck and head. It doesn't cure the headache, but it does help some.

My son had surgery last summer when he was 6 and had severe headaches as a side effect. They put him on vicodin for a short time, but I didn't know about the 3 day rule at the time. He had horrible rebound headaches. It only took about 5 days (5 looooonnnnngggg days) to cure him of the rebound headaches once we realized what the problem was, so I would be surprised if it took you a whole month, but then again, I'm not a neurologist. ;-)

I'm sorry you've had such a rough time, and hope you feel much better soon!

Mayo Clinic has a migraine center. As does a wonderful center in Chicago.
I traveled from Dallas to Chicago & spent several days there undergoing treatment.
After the treatment I didn't have an episode for over 14months. (I was a skeptic, but a desperate one!)
http://www.diamondheadache.com/

Since then I've been on Topamax, which has some CRAZY awful side effects, but the control of the migraines has been amazing!
I recently got off because we're pregnant & once again, the migraines have returned.

Good luck to you.