any suggestions for constant headachesbesides tylenol,it dont help

[PRINCESS5121]

i am almost on week 3 of treatment.24 weeks of peg injections and ribavirin.i have given my self 3 shots so far and for the last 3 days i have had bad headaches all through the day and bad at night,keeping me awake.anyne reccomed a prescription drug i could ask my dr for ? i just cant take anything with caffeine,due to a heart problem.anyone know of a good med to ask for ? i getting discouraged and will be doing my 4th shot monday......have to trest for 24 weeks.genotype 2.i guess i should be happy for just 24 weeks, but after the chills,joint pains,muscle aches,i feel so beat up,i want to stop treatment,but im trying to hang in there.thanks for anyone who gives me any suggestions.happy holidays all...........

[orleans]

Hey, Topmax is an anti-convulsant sometimes used as a migraine preventative not appropriate in this case I think. There are general pain meds that might help, ie opiates etc. jerry

[PRINCESS5121]

thankyou so much for all your replys.i was so happy when i got up this morning too see people really care.thankyou so much.i get no support at home.but i think ill get it her,and ill sure be helping back as well................thankyou  !!

[loosenup]

Hi princess.  I also alternate with tylenol and advil, but have heard a prescription called topomax (sp?) helps.  I don't know any of the risks with it, but it might be worth asking your doctor.  Hang in there, it will all be worth it in the end.
Diana

[orleans]

Hey, I was hoping that you would get more feed back. I have delayed treatment twice because of my concern over headaches. I have migraines. Imitrex works for me but one can not take it daily. jerry

[kcrandy]

princess sorry this was meant for you.  still having brain fog issues.  :O)

[kcrandy]

tylenol and or ibupropen  ( especially ) taken with your shot helped me too but i also was taking tramadol too.