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Posted 1/19/2014 9:09 PM (GMT 0)
I have been getting really bead headaches all this week. This morning I had a cup of coffee and that was it with breakfeast. I took advil and now I just took my sumatripitan and now I feel completely out of it with a headache still.

What are headache triggers for any of yall? This is my first week back at college so maybe I was so use to drinking caffeine everyday and since im not doing that then that's causing my headache? Could something that simple cause such a weird headache? I am going to the doctor tomorrow and plan to discuss this with him. My medicine for migranes doesn't seem to be doing it anymore unfortunately. I don't know whether to get a coke zero or to not have any more caffeine. I am just tired of my head hurting so bad.

Any advice or feedback would be awesome.
Posted 1/19/2014 9:37 PM (GMT 0)
Oh hun, you betchya!

Caffeine withdrawal is a huge trigger. Huge. Massive. Big time!

The same way that many migraine remedies contain caffeine, -- the abrupt discontinuation of caffeine can cause a rebound headache.

My personal advice is this: IF you want to no longer use caffeine, very slowly taper down your use, but absolutely do not just stop it cold turkey.

Added to the stress of school, changes in environment and activities, plus stopping caffeine, sure, you bet you can get some whopper headaches!

Baby steps, my dear!



M.
Posted 1/19/2014 10:09 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the advice ! It's crazy how much people rely on caffeine ! I think that's what it is . I just had a coke zero and with my migrane medicine finally kicking in I feel much netter
Posted 1/19/2014 10:16 PM (GMT 0)
Woohoo!

See? That's very good to hear. It's sort of like a confirmation that at least one trigger in this headache of yours today was quite likely a rebound from a lack of caffeine.

Do remember, though, if you're wanting to quit caffeine, make sure you do it very slowly (like mixing regular coffee with decaf coffee,...things like that).

I'm not much of a coffee drinker, but when I get my migraines, you can bet I load in a K-cup! :)

Glad you're feeling better!




M.
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