Percocet is an opioid pain reliever. Although it may temporarily relieve some of the pain associated with chronic tension type headache, it is only very temporary and will not last. It may eventually cause a different type of headache called MOH (Medication Overuse Headache) as well as dependence and/or addiction. Chronic tension type headache is difficult to treat, but there are options. For appropriate diagnosis, treatment and prevention of headache disorders, seek the help of a board certified headache specialist.
Headaches can be caused by any number of things - sinuses, migraines, tension, etc. There are relaxation techniques, natural remedies and exercise techniques that may help. (http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-a-Headache) If your son is having chronic headaches, and nothing is helping to relieve them, you should consider seeking the help of a medical professional.
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Tension headaches are often the result of tension held in the muscles and fascia held across the scalp, neck and often into the shoulders and upper back. Exercises that will help would be gentle stretching to those areas, massage, and yoga.
Reflexology can help alleviate tension headaches by applying pressure to specific points on the feet that correspond to the head and neck. This pressure can help release tension, improve circulation, and promote relaxation, which may reduce headache symptoms.
Chronic headaches can be treated with natural remedies such as tea, or massages. Your doctor can prescribe a medicine for you or you can do a combination of both.
Yes, changes to diet can help ease headaches. Certain foods and beverages can cause headaches like caffeine in sodas and coffee or large amounts of sugar. Diets that eliminate or limit these types of food can help to ease headaches.
A holistic chiropractor can help with chronic headaches. Another approach to get headache relief is through acupuncture. There are also over the counter and prescription drugs to help with headaches.
Reflexology can help alleviate headaches by applying pressure to specific points on the feet or hands that correspond to the head and neck. This pressure can help to reduce tension, improve circulation, and promote relaxation, which may help to relieve headache symptoms.
No. It is not normal to have a migraine every day. It is important, however, to be sure that you are correct in your self-diagnosis. Migraine is a very specific type of headache. It is possible to have daily migraines. Your doctor can help you determine if you do, indeed, have chronic daily migraine headaches. If you do, there are medications that can decrease the number of attacks you have, and other medications that can be fairly effective at stopping the migraines you continue to have with treatment. Two more common cause of daily headaches are (1) withdrawal and (2) rebound headaches. Withdrawal headaches can occur whenever your body is hungering for any number of drugs or substances. Going too long without your daily dose of caffeine or nicotine can trigger a headache as your body tries to tell you that it is time to dose up. These must be addressed by slowly decreasing your intake of that substance, a process sometimes known as "detoxification" or "detox". Rebound headaches are similar, but happen in response to withdrawal from an anti-headache medicine. These classically occur during withdrawal from narcotics, but are actually more common as a result of withdrawal from ibuprofen, acetaminophen (Tylenol), and other over-the-counter headache medications.
Tension headaches can often be prevented by managing everyday stress and making some important lifestyle changes. Those who are prone to tension headaches should: take frequent "stress breaks," get regular exercise.
No. Percocet is just a pain reliever.
yes! I suffer a headache when I have been upset. this is known as a tension headache. It will settle as you settle. tea tends to help me! sharon