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Suggest Treatment For Severe Headache

I m scared about TSS. I was on my period Friday-Monday (I use tampons) and after my period around Tuesday and Wednesday I started having really bad headaches (I m on vyvanse). However today I haven t had a headache. I don t have a fever but I have a red flat blister on the back of my heel however I think this may be from the tanning bed since i felt the burn before my period. On Monday night I tried to pop an under the skin bump (it s been there for a while) on the inside of my buttocks. It hurt but nothing came out. Last night (Wednesday) I noticed it hurt really bad and I was able to pop it which was very painful and I put antibiotic cream on it. Today I was able to pop it again and a hard white seed-like thing came out. This made me nervous because I worried it may be staph that could be related to TSS. I don t feel sick and I can function pretty normally. My mom and boyfriend assure me I m fine but I just wanted some more insight.
Thu, 27 Jun 2019
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Hi,

Your treatment strategy depends on the frequency and severity of your headaches, the degree of disability your headaches cause, and your other medical conditions.

Pain relievers such as Aspirin or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) may help relieve mild migraines. Acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), also may help relieve mild migraines in some people. Drugs marketed specifically for migraines, such as the combination of acetaminophen, aspirin and caffeine (Excedrin Migraine), also may ease moderate migraine pain. Triptans effectively relieve the pain and other symptoms that are associated with migraines. They are available in pill, nasal spray and injection form. Anti-nausea medications, opioids and steroids may be used in addition in severe cases.

You need to rest and relax and have good sleep. If there is no improvement it would be good to do an MRI scan and have a neurological exam.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Headache

Hi, Your treatment strategy depends on the frequency and severity of your headaches, the degree of disability your headaches cause, and your other medical conditions. Pain relievers such as Aspirin or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) may help relieve mild migraines. Acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), also may help relieve mild migraines in some people. Drugs marketed specifically for migraines, such as the combination of acetaminophen, aspirin and caffeine (Excedrin Migraine), also may ease moderate migraine pain. Triptans effectively relieve the pain and other symptoms that are associated with migraines. They are available in pill, nasal spray and injection form. Anti-nausea medications, opioids and steroids may be used in addition in severe cases. You need to rest and relax and have good sleep. If there is no improvement it would be good to do an MRI scan and have a neurological exam. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon