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dexamethasone to treat long-term headache?

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Doggiedo
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Posted 5/18/2021 6:00 PM (GMT -8)
I’ve had a headache for 10 days. One day it was so bad I called my doc and they suggested I go to the hospital because it was a 10/10 in terms of pain level. They gave me Benedryl and Reglyn which helped but it only temporarily broke the cycle.

I called my doc and she suggested a medrol pack or dexamethasone. I wanted to stay away from the medrol bc I’ve been on prednisone for months before for other health issues and it’s horrible. Has anyone been on dexamethasone for 3 days?

I’m on several other preventative medicines and take Nurtec as a emergency medicine but I’ve had this headache so many days the doc things I’m in rebound right now. Anyway, any feedback is helpful!
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SharonZ
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Posted 5/20/2021 12:44 PM (GMT -8)
doggiedo:

I don't have much to offer, but here is what the Mayo Clinic has to say about rebound headaches:

Medication overuse headaches or rebound headaches are caused by regular, long-term use of medication to treat headaches, such as migraines. Pain relievers offer relief for occasional headaches. But if you take them more than a couple of days a week, they may trigger medication overuse headaches.

If you have a headache disorder, any medication you take for pain relief can cause rebound headaches. Pain relievers taken regularly for another condition, such as arthritis, haven't been shown to cause medication overuse headaches in people who never had a headache disorder.

Medication overuse headaches usually stop when you stop taking pain medication. It's tough in the short term, but your doctor can help you beat medication overuse headaches for long-term relief.

I hope you get relief soon,

Sharon
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BnotAfraid
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Posted 5/23/2021 7:17 AM (GMT -8)
Doggie

I have 24/7 migraine pain

I have never heard of this med

Is your doc a neurologist?
Perhaps you should consult one for 2nd opinion

Start a headache diary

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Intensity in pain. Othe symptoms
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Helps docs diagnose
Peace
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Doggiedo
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Posted 6/14/2021 6:15 PM (GMT -8)
So sorry to hear about your migraine. It sounds difficult to deal with.

I’ve been tracking my migraines for 3 years, intensity (1-10 range) and see a headache specialist and neurologist. The neurologist found a brain aneurism, which is being taken care of by surgery in July but unfortunately won’t fix the headaches :/ Still trying different types of treatments at this point.
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