What can I try besides pain relievers for constant headache

Are you seeing an ears nose and throat dr. They could do an in office CT scan of your sinuses. Even when you can breath easily, the sinuses in your head can fail to drain, causing pressure headaches. You might first try pseudoephedrine hydrochloride. It is over the counter but you have to ask the pharmacist. It can increase heartrate, so make sure it's alright with your heart. I use the 4 hour. The dose is two little red pills, but start with one. It shrinks the narrow passages between sinuses and allows congestion to drain.

You might want to investigate the Mayo Clinic PRC program for chronic pain. It is a three week intensive program. There are several discussuons on Mayo Connect. Also, very helpful to go to the Mayo Clinic website and read about the program.

@heminhaw
My teen son was told by his neurologist to take magnesium and omega 3 supplements for migraines with aura. This has helped. You can also drink water with electrolytes like LMNT brand to ensure well hydrated. My son has a heart defect and POTS and the electrolytes help ensure water is retained to help regulate blood pressure. If dehydrated, this can cause headaches.

Another option is to take probiotics because there is a connection of gut and brain health.

I use essential oils. Peppermint, Lavender or Chamomile depending on what kind of headache I have. I bought my own roller bottles, and I mix with a transfer oil of coconut oil or Almond oil.
I have them placed near my bed near my couch and in my car if needed.
I just roll it on the nap of my neck.
I also use a coffee bean bag that I can heat and place on the back of my neck.
Also, magnesium is good. I like eating pumpkin seeds and they are a good source for me.

I’ve had migraines I’ve been dealing with for last 2yrs+ and have tried everything, and nothing worked. I finally found that Vyepti infusion works although I had a slight reaction to it, I will pre-medicate next time. I also take topiramate 100mg every night and I have another breakthrough medication but since the infusion I haven’t had a ‘headache’ and I’m still in shock I think! It’s been along time with no pain in my head. I hope this information helps you, again I have tried all sorts and they failed to get me the infusion but maybe ask about Emgality. I just kept up with my drs and didn’t let it be unknown how much pain I was in. It is no way to live and there are solutions! Good luck🙂

You need to see a neurologist who specializes in headaches. Where do you live?

I live with 24/7 migraine ever since stage IV cancer treatments nearly 9 years ago.
NOTHING works! I get Botox injections every 3 months and that brings my pain level down to about a 8 but I still have several days of 10.
Prescriptions such as Quilipta, Nurtec, Ubrelvy help but my copayment is $400.00 for 9 pills so it’s not worth the money for 9 good days per month. Sumatriptan works and is affordable but you can’t take it after you reach 60 years old and I’m 63.
I’m on several medications to help calm my neck jaw and headache…no narcotics, I’m not interested nor do they work!
You really need to see a specialist so that you can be prescribed the correct medication and over the counter supplements.
Migraines can be linked to diarrhea and constipation and magnesium can help but you need to know which magnesium because one helps diarrhea while the other helps constipation so you need the correct one!
My wife suffers from migraines as well and she is prescribed Sumatriptan which works wonders for her but she’s not 60 yet. She also uses Excederin for migraine which sometimes helps her.
I use Ondansatron to curb the nausea which accompanies migraine.
Wishing you the best,
Jody