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moonbeam121167

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Tension headaches
« on: October 20, 2017, 07:35:10 PM »

Evening everyone

been on my new HRT for about 3 months, 2mg Zumernon plus 20mg Amitrypline ( for headaches ) plus Lansoprazole things have been very good, had terrible weight issue although I dont eat crap, but for about 2 months I been having bad bouts of headaches, neck ache nausea and bad real bad mood swings, it can last for a few days then go and I feel good again but then a few weeks later bang it happens again, WHY any one have any ideas PLZ
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Re: Tension headaches
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2017, 12:36:28 PM »

Cyclic?  Do you have a bleed on this regime?  Maybe keep a mood/food/symptom diary to see if there is a pattern?

I've had background headaches for a few years so I split my Propranolol to 20mg night and morning, last week I dropped the night dose as the headaches were bothering me.
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moonbeam121167

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Re: Tension headaches
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2017, 08:07:37 PM »

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I have had a T/H Dec '12 always had headaches and tried everything, the Amitrypline was great this time round then 3 months in they got bad again so I upped them to 20mg and it was good then its happened again they are bad again,  I dont eat alot of chocolate, dont drink alot maybe the odd Koppasberg, been for various scans and stuff all good, GP just thinks they are tension headaches, had a intoerance test done and I cant eat yeast, a e number B150d, pecans and salted butter ,  so taken all that oy of my diet but bang headaches, feels like my head is going to fall off my neck, had enough  :'( :'(
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Re: Tension headaches
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2017, 08:20:06 PM »

...... and breath.  It could be that you have a cyclic type of headache: pain, medication, pain worsens, raise medication ....... which may = extra tension.

I would ask for an X-ray of cervical spine to make sure about the level of wear and tear.  Could you self refer to a physiotherapist for advice on posture?  Some find sitting to iron for example helpful (I never could  ::)).  However, do not allow anyone to manipulate your spinal column.  Could make matters worse.

Check your pillows?  When did you last buy new ones, it might be worthwhile changing for a different type.   How do you sit whilst working?  Bad seating positions cause all types of problems  >:(.  Sitting whilst watching TV., typing etc.?  A small adjustment particularly if you are in a working environment - where your Manager must make sure that you have the correct chairs etc. - can make a huge difference.

Are you hydrated?  Lack of liquids can cause tension headaches.  Relaxation therapy might help.  Or yoga - we have various threads here about exercise etc..

I have a nerve in the back of my neck which makes me go 'oh!' when I move suddenly but not enough to go to the GP with  ::)

Intolerance food tests need to be done under the care of a specialist.  The idea is to withdraw 1 food that is thought to be causing problems and not eat it for 3 months, then gradually re-introduce it to see if there is a reaction. 

T/H - total hysterectomy  :-\ .

Have you put on actual weight?  My belly dropped a few years ago due to lack of oestrogen, which can cause muscle laxity.  I haven't put on weight but look fatter  >:(  :D .........
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Re: Tension headaches
« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2017, 08:31:27 PM »

Yes I have put weight on around the middle, I am trying to exercise more and watch what I eat, I had a scan and do have some wear and tear and thats why I have gone back to Amitrypline and for about 3 months great, do you think its cause I have increased the Amitrypline thats made it worse, cause it was so bad this afternoon I took some Panadol extra and it help a small amount, i amd having issues with my new glasses as I have gone to varifocal and not seeing my laptop screen properly
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Re: Tension headaches
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2017, 01:28:19 PM »

I ditched my vari-focals  ;D after about 2 days.  They gave me a different kind of headache.  In a drawer somewhere ......

Maybe go back to the Amitripalene as prescribed?  Use a general pain-relief - advice from you local Pharmacy? - as necessary?
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