Did anyone else have a fairly persistent headache the week after surgery? Today marks day 4 post op and I have had this annoying headache for the last 3 days. I thought it might be dehydration, but today I have been extra careful with keeping up the fluids and it is still sticking around. I was trying to avoid painkillers today, but I think I've reached the end of my tether.
Time for drugs and a nap. Sigh.
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I did not have a headache. It could be from loss of fluids. Although I remember being so overloaded with them and swollen. Just be sure to sip and sip and sip your water.
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if you are in pain, take something for sure!! Sip Sip Sip like Kristin said.
ReplyDeletePersonally pain meds have an awful affect on me so I never felt that great while on them!
It might be caffeine withdrawal, if you're not still drinking coffee. Other than that, maybe just b/c you're eating so little.
ReplyDeleteI DID have a really persistant headache after surgery - it was SO annoying, and the worst part was that the freakin' demerol didn't touch it. I think maybe it was partially a caffeine withdrawel headache, and maybe also a bit of dehydration. Definitely take something for it, there's no need to suffer...mine went away after the first 4-5 days, so there is hope! Hope you feel better soon...
ReplyDeleteDehydration will definately cause headaches. Unfortunately it takes a couple of days of good hydration to break the cycle too. Hope you feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteyes, totally had those headaches...stay hydrated :)
ReplyDeleteperfect excuse to use all of those awesome drugs!!
ReplyDeleteI had a headache until I stopped the pain meds.
ReplyDeleteI also had a headache but soon figured out it was due to caffeine withdrawal. Started drinking my morning coffee again and headache went away. Hang in there!
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