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ruaround
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you should see a doctor immediately... 6 to 8 is the MAX your supposed to take in a 24 hour period... beleive it or not you can OD on that stuff... that should concern you... it does me...
i get a headache about once a month... i just take 2 no-doz and drink ALOT of water... headache is gone in a hour or so...
i get a headache about once a month... i just take 2 no-doz and drink ALOT of water... headache is gone in a hour or so...
lovethesea
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you are now experiencing "rebound" headaches. A sympton of caffine withdrawl. Execdrine has lots of caffine and when you stop/slow down your body reacts.
I get migraines and Imitrex saves me. I was an execdrine addict and my doctor set me straight. I still take it as a chaser sometimes after my Imitrex, but its the caffine that helps.
RU is right, too much is not good for the liver. Look at the EX tylenol commercials. (excedrine is made up of caffine, asprin and tylenol)
I get migraines and Imitrex saves me. I was an execdrine addict and my doctor set me straight. I still take it as a chaser sometimes after my Imitrex, but its the caffine that helps.
RU is right, too much is not good for the liver. Look at the EX tylenol commercials. (excedrine is made up of caffine, asprin and tylenol)
sign guy
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I called my grandfather who is a emt/firefighter and we tallked about ODing on acetaminophen and it would take about 25 to 30
[hr]
at one time to OD.
As far as caffine headachs I didn't evan think about that I am going to have to pay more attintion to that. Have eather of you ever experenced a sensation followed by a instant kick you in the head migraine. I normally get a sinsation of day ja voo < spelling? my doc has me on toprall 50mg for high bp and he thought that the headachs would stop but I have not had time to stop back by
[hr]
at one time to OD.
As far as caffine headachs I didn't evan think about that I am going to have to pay more attintion to that. Have eather of you ever experenced a sensation followed by a instant kick you in the head migraine. I normally get a sinsation of day ja voo < spelling? my doc has me on toprall 50mg for high bp and he thought that the headachs would stop but I have not had time to stop back by
mimzy
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Originally Posted by sign guy
I called my grandfather who is a emt/firefighter and we tallked about ODing on acetaminophen and it would take about 25 to 30
[hr]
at one time to OD.
Don't be concerned about overdosing as much as overDOING.... too much acetaminophin can seriously screw up your internal organs. Medicating yourself so frequently with such high doses is going to really screw you up down the line. Plus, they do indeed give you rebound headaches, which at this point, probably accounts for almost half of the headaches you're getting.
Your last post wasn't clear - are you in fact on blood pressure medication? My mother and all 4 of my grandparents are on BPmeds - each of them has had different reactions to different medications, one side effect having been constant persisting headaches. Perhaps it's time to try a new BPmed?
Also, if you're on BP meds, you SHOULD NOT be taking excedrine....AT ALL. Caffiene is a vaso-dialator and could seriously screw with your blood pressure in high doses.
If I were you, I'd get down to the doctor pronto - or at LEAST arrange to speak with him/her over the phone.... this is a very real concern.
I called my grandfather who is a emt/firefighter and we tallked about ODing on acetaminophen and it would take about 25 to 30
[hr]
at one time to OD.
Don't be concerned about overdosing as much as overDOING.... too much acetaminophin can seriously screw up your internal organs. Medicating yourself so frequently with such high doses is going to really screw you up down the line. Plus, they do indeed give you rebound headaches, which at this point, probably accounts for almost half of the headaches you're getting.
Your last post wasn't clear - are you in fact on blood pressure medication? My mother and all 4 of my grandparents are on BPmeds - each of them has had different reactions to different medications, one side effect having been constant persisting headaches. Perhaps it's time to try a new BPmed?
Also, if you're on BP meds, you SHOULD NOT be taking excedrine....AT ALL. Caffiene is a vaso-dialator and could seriously screw with your blood pressure in high doses.
If I were you, I'd get down to the doctor pronto - or at LEAST arrange to speak with him/her over the phone.... this is a very real concern.
sign guy
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Originally Posted by Mimzy
Don't be concerned about overdosing as much as overDOING.... too much acetaminophin can seriously screw up your internal organs. Medicating yourself so frequently with such high doses is going to really screw you up down the line. Plus, they do indeed give you rebound headaches, which at this point, probably accounts for almost half of the headaches you're getting.
Your last post wasn't clear - are you in fact on blood pressure medication? My mother and all 4 of my grandparents are on BPmeds - each of them has had different reactions to different medications, one side effect having been constant persisting headaches. Perhaps it's time to try a new BPmed?
Also, if you're on BP meds, you SHOULD NOT be taking excedrine....AT ALL. Caffiene is a vaso-dialator and could seriously screw with your blood pressure in high doses.
If I were you, I'd get down to the doctor pronto - or at LEAST arrange to speak with him/her over the phone.... this is a very real concern.
yes I am on bp meds Without it my bp runs around 140 over 110 and toprall is the only bp meds I have found that dose not incress nose bleeds
ya know for 22yo i shure am falling apart
Don't be concerned about overdosing as much as overDOING.... too much acetaminophin can seriously screw up your internal organs. Medicating yourself so frequently with such high doses is going to really screw you up down the line. Plus, they do indeed give you rebound headaches, which at this point, probably accounts for almost half of the headaches you're getting.
Your last post wasn't clear - are you in fact on blood pressure medication? My mother and all 4 of my grandparents are on BPmeds - each of them has had different reactions to different medications, one side effect having been constant persisting headaches. Perhaps it's time to try a new BPmed?
Also, if you're on BP meds, you SHOULD NOT be taking excedrine....AT ALL. Caffiene is a vaso-dialator and could seriously screw with your blood pressure in high doses.
If I were you, I'd get down to the doctor pronto - or at LEAST arrange to speak with him/her over the phone.... this is a very real concern.
yes I am on bp meds Without it my bp runs around 140 over 110 and toprall is the only bp meds I have found that dose not incress nose bleeds
ya know for 22yo i shure am falling apart
mimzy
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Originally Posted by ruaround
by over dosing i didnt mean that you will end up offing yourself... i meant you are taking an exsesive amount and there can be harmful repurcusion...
whats the difference between overdosing (taking an exsesive dose) or overdoing???
never thought of the rebound thing LTS...
there is no clinical difference that I know of, but most people, when you mention an "overdose" think of immediate death resulting from an excessive dose of a drug.
People don't necessarily think of the LONG term version of an overdose.... so I gave it its own name for the sake of clarity
by over dosing i didnt mean that you will end up offing yourself... i meant you are taking an exsesive amount and there can be harmful repurcusion...
whats the difference between overdosing (taking an exsesive dose) or overdoing???
never thought of the rebound thing LTS...
there is no clinical difference that I know of, but most people, when you mention an "overdose" think of immediate death resulting from an excessive dose of a drug.
People don't necessarily think of the LONG term version of an overdose.... so I gave it its own name for the sake of clarity
lovethesea
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plus I am surprised your Doc doesn't have you on a water pill of sorts. Most people I know with HBP are taking one. But I know everyone is different.
Too much acetomenophine (sp) can spell trouble for your liver in high doses. That's why they have commercials now that say "stop, think" or something like that. Excedrine has quite a bit of that in it too.
Hope everything works out for you safely.
Too much acetomenophine (sp) can spell trouble for your liver in high doses. That's why they have commercials now that say "stop, think" or something like that. Excedrine has quite a bit of that in it too.
Hope everything works out for you safely.
poniegirl
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Hey, Sign Guy, you are awfully young to have to deal with all this and face a life of medications. I hate that for you or anyone!
I hope you will see a doc that might be interested in finding a cause. A fact is that your headaches are not caused by your body needing nsaids, nor your high BP meaning you are missing a man made chemical.
Please have some one test your hormones. I realize you are a man, but you guys have those, too, just in different levels. It sounds like there is some imbalance.
And make sure you eat good, whole foods. And as ruaround says, LOTS of water.
I hope you will see a doc that might be interested in finding a cause. A fact is that your headaches are not caused by your body needing nsaids, nor your high BP meaning you are missing a man made chemical.
Please have some one test your hormones. I realize you are a man, but you guys have those, too, just in different levels. It sounds like there is some imbalance.
And make sure you eat good, whole foods. And as ruaround says, LOTS of water.
sign guy
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hormones were the first thing I checked. Due to family history I knew somthing would be out of wack
test I have had in tyhe past echo ekg ultra sound blood and somthing I couldn't begin to spell. the bottom line is there is one thing that is the root problem. I can have a nose bleed for a hour or till I pass out. I dont have the time to research the systems like my mother did in the 90's.
test I have had in tyhe past echo ekg ultra sound blood and somthing I couldn't begin to spell. the bottom line is there is one thing that is the root problem. I can have a nose bleed for a hour or till I pass out. I dont have the time to research the systems like my mother did in the 90's.
poniegirl
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Nose bleeds can be symptomatic of high BP.
Not to sound like a you-know-what, but they can also cause slight anemia, and at the extreme that you describe, could trigger your headaches. Do you take an iron/vitamin supplement?
I'll leave you alone, now. Apologies, I just can't stand people not feeling well.
Not to sound like a you-know-what, but they can also cause slight anemia, and at the extreme that you describe, could trigger your headaches. Do you take an iron/vitamin supplement?
I'll leave you alone, now. Apologies, I just can't stand people not feeling well.
poniegirl
Active Member
Anemia is a deficiency of one or more essential vitamins or minerals in the blood, or the lack of enough healthy red blood cells, which can be caused by loss of blood. Deficiency of iron is probably the most commonly known. But really any shortage of vital components for red blood cells to function properly can be called anemia.
That's why a good daily supplement is so important.
Since you are on medications that affect your blood, be sure to ask your doc or pharmacist what would be best, if you want to see if a daily will help.
That's why a good daily supplement is so important.
Since you are on medications that affect your blood, be sure to ask your doc or pharmacist what would be best, if you want to see if a daily will help.
vanos
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You are experiencing rebound headache which is caused by too many advils etc. It's not a good thing and unfortunately very common. Make an appointment with a neurologist who will properly diagnose your headache. There are many types of headaches-tension, cluster, exertional, migraine with and without aura, sinus, allergy etc. I used to sell Zomig which is a triptan for migraine headaches. Good Luck,
sign guy
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Originally Posted by Vanos
You are experiencing rebound headache which is caused by too many advils etc. It's not a good thing and unfortunately very common. Make an appointment with a neurologist who will properly diagnose your headache. There are many types of headaches-tension, cluster, exertional, migraine with and without aura, sinus, allergy etc. I used to sell Zomig which is a triptan for migraine headaches. Good Luck,
what about if I dont have headachs for a day or so could I still be getting rebound's
You are experiencing rebound headache which is caused by too many advils etc. It's not a good thing and unfortunately very common. Make an appointment with a neurologist who will properly diagnose your headache. There are many types of headaches-tension, cluster, exertional, migraine with and without aura, sinus, allergy etc. I used to sell Zomig which is a triptan for migraine headaches. Good Luck,
what about if I dont have headachs for a day or so could I still be getting rebound's