Posted by MB on December 22, 2001, at 12:50:45
In reply to Headache that feels like a hangover x 1000, posted by pat c. on December 22, 2001, at 12:14:15
> Over the last few weeks I've been dealing with
> a headache that feels like a hangover multiplied by 1000. I haven't been drinking.
>
> I think it's my depression getting worse.
>
> It also might be in response to the 4800mg of
> Neurontin or 450mg of Wellbutrin that I take.
> I've been taking 1-2mg of Klonopin forever,
> and I just started Celexa. Or maybe I need
> more than 4800mg of Neurontin?
>
> Coffee helps relieve the pain.
>
> Any thoughts would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
>
> PatCelexa is the most recent med change you made? How long had you been on the Neurontin and Wellbutrin before you added the Celexa? I'm thinking that if you've been on the N and the W for a while, and if the headaches didn't start until you added the Celexa, it's probably the Celexa (or its combined reaction with the other meds). If coffee helps it, it might be a vascular headache. Does it throb? Is it worse when you bend over to tie your shoe (i.e., when your head is below your heart)? Wellbutrin and SSRIs both give me this kind of vascular headache. For me it's affected by posture: if I bend over or sit down really fast, I get a major headache like my head's going to explode. However, if I stand up to quickly everything gets sparkly and I have to sit down (then I get the headache--LOL). It seems to get better the longer I'm on the medication. Coffee seemed to help at first but made it worse in the long run. Hope that helps.
MB
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