Headaches

[IrvineFriend]

Hi Ladies,

Since I started chemo, I have the headache of the century. I call it headache (singular) because it's been non-stop since starting chemo 6-weeks ago. I've searched prior threads and haven't seen a lot posted on this. I take Rx strength ibuprofen and it dulls the pain a few hours and then it's back. My onc scheduled a MRI to be safe but I'm really not worried it's anything but a chemo SE. I've tried all kinds of OTC things and they don't work. I'm hesitant to ask for a narcotic because of the type of work I do. BTW, I don't normally get headaches so this is making me extra cranky. I'm starting to really understand the tired of being tired posts. I went hiking on Saturday (butt buster) and I've NEVER been this out of shape in my life, even after high risk babies. And I regreted it because I was sore afterwards and I really wanted a week that I feel good. Just thankful I really wasn't bothered by the neupogen injection in the hospital. Seems I always feel a baseline of "crappy". Looking for what has worked. I have total respect for you woman who have gone through this. Had no idea! You're all awesome!!! I would be LOST w/o you.

- Julie