Is a Muscle Relaxant okay to use when you have a headache or migraine?
I want to use :
"Cyclobenzaprine"
Is this okay to also cure a headache/migraine ?
I suffer from constant ones :(
( Have taken tests. All came back normal)
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1. It is not going to help.You need a strong pain reliever such as Tylenol 3, Vicodin, or Percocet
2. i get migraines a lot too and they prescribed me muscle relaxers one time
so yeah it should be ok..they didnt give me that kind tho
i think i got norflex
3. If you are suffering constantly from headaches, you really need to discuss this with your doctor.
There are a number of additives in food and drinks that can cause severe headaches and avoidance is the best cure.
I am sensitive to MSG and Aspartame to name a few. I make sure they are not present in any prepped food I buy at the store. Aspartame is used in a lot of 'diet' drinks or 'Sugar Free' sweets.
MSG is used as a flavour enhancer (Mono Sodium Glutamate).
Headaches may have a number of causes and your doctor will need to ask you questions to determine the best course of action and treatment. Stress, poor sleep patterns and lack of proper nourishment can all be contributing factors.
I would not take anything that is NOT a headache tablet unless it was prescribed specifically for me by my doctor.
Your doctor will be able to tell you if you have a headache or a migraine. Originally my headaches were sore but when they became crippling I was diagnosed as having migraines. The diagnosis is vital before a treatment is determined.
Good Luck on this, I was plagued by headaches until I started to watch what I was eating and I cut out the additives. Now I rarely have headaches and the migraines have stopped completely.
