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Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Jan 27, 2020 | Replies (12)Comment receiving replies
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Hi @camapp1,
After reading your description of your headaches, and the fact that the Imitrex helps, I have to wonder how you haven't been diagnosed with migraines.
Have you ever been told you cld be having residual headaches from what a lot of dr's consider overuse of the otc meds? I've heard that one for years but it doesn't matter if I go for days and days taking nothing. I don't take anything more than 1x or 2x a day but I have kidney issues so I'm trying to spare them.
Just a thought.... I have my misc med combo I take and mix up like yourself.... the excedrin, advil, aleeve, arthritis strength tylenol, benedryl, diclofenac, ect.... I really try to stay away from the excedrin at night because of the caffeine and just take tylenol.
Ice packs on the base of your skull might be helpful too. I also use peppermint oil across the base of my skull and down the back of my neck... like either side of my spine.
Dry needling (sort of an acupuncture thing but definitely different) gives me more relief than any meds. Really helps loosen up muscles and interferes with pain signals.
I found someone that was certified to "needle" the muscles involved with TMJ... (It's another certification than the basic dry needling) With that they can needle around your ear, cheek, lower jaw and neck... AMAZING relief!!!
A physical therapist or sometimes acupuncture clinics have practitioners that are trained in this.
Hope you find relief soon!!!