Headaches suck

[ysobel]

Duck, I'm an idiot.

I generally take both ibuprofen and Vicodin daily -- the first for being an anti-inflammatory more than pain relief. I got sloppy with the refill issue and had a couple of days where I didn't have any because I ran out but the refill hadn't gotten processed. I took extra Vicodin (within the prescribed Vicodin amount, just more than I usually take) to compensate.

I forgot, until my body reminded me tonight, that rebound headaches are a thing.

I also *forgot that ibuprofen comes in ducking non-prescription levels*. Yes, the dosage is lower, but for a few days taking a handful of smaller pills to make up the prescribed amount would get me the same thing. And avoid the headache.

Mrgh. Ducking idiot.

Also my ducking autocorrect needs to learn how to ducking swear.

Comments

[synecdochic]

I forgot, until my body reminded me tonight, that rebound headaches are a thing.

BANE OF MY EXISTENCE

[ysobel]

they SUCK omg

[blueraccoon]

Someone I saw once about my chronic migraines told me I shouldn't be taking any pain meds more than three times a week. I just stared at her.

also: ahahaha on the ibuprofen because I forgot it can be prescribed until my oral surgeon gave me some for the teeth extractions. But honestly he gave me 600mg pills and I take at least 800mg a time so I've mostly been ignoring the prescription and taking a bunch of the OTC meds. I take a lot of ibuprofen. I try to ignore what it might be doing to my stomach.