Hi Simonsue,
Constipation do not cause head ache by itself. Not many with constipation complain of head ache. What I feel is that your head ache might be secondary to stress.
But anyway, if head ache persists, you consult a neurologist.
Fish oil, flax oil, turmeric have been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects by a number of studies.
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- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
Thanks for the reply.
This headache "syndrome" goes way back before I ever used Rowasa.
But I know what you are talking about , because my CRS put me on both Asacol and Rowasa last year. They were very effective in bringing a long and horrible ordeal of mis- diagnosed active UC under control.(Previous Dr said I had hemmy's.) Long story!
The Asacol in particular gave me bad headaches and turned my urine a brick color, and the Rowasa enemas sometimes gave me a backache with in minutes of using it. The Dr however, did not agree these things had anything to do with the meds. Those effects are listed on the pt info sheet so I do not know why this Dr did not take that into consideration. He said no other pts complained of these side effects.
Basically, I just stopped taking the Asacol of my own accord and now I only use the Rowasa for a week when the rectal symptoms of bleeding return. I could not go along with staying on the Asacol for the full year he was reccommending.I knew it was not doing me good to have those side effects.
I am allergic to steroids so my options for a flare up are limited.
I try to go a little holistic by using Fish Oil, Flax oil, Tumeric and try to avoid constipation.
Somehow there seems to be a connection to the headaches with constipation, because now and then a successful BM will stop the headache in it's tracks..... but not always.
Hi Simonuse,
5 ASA group of drugs used in the treatment of IBD can cause head ache as one of its side effects. Rowasa belongs to 5 ASA group of drugs.
Your head ache might be due to that drug.
Discuss with your gastro doctor regarding change in the treatment.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
I'm just wondering if anyone is active here?
Any feedback to my post?