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    Che cos'è il mal di testa da rimbalzo?

    You are probably a frequent sufferer of headaches. You take medication to ease your pain. It works so well that you take it again whenever you feel the next headache coming on. You then consider that perhaps taking more than the usual dose might be a better option. You find that the pills don’t work as well as they used.

    Cosa fare?

    Of course you take even more and before you realise it you are now in the cycle of headache-medication-headache that is known as a rebound headache. Rebound headaches, also known as medication overuse headaches, are not a sub-category or type of normal headaches.

    They are a syndrome. These headaches are often caused by frequent headaches (migraine, etc.). To relieve their headaches, they often resort to analgesics. This gives them temporary relief until they can take another pill. The painkillers they use to relieve it can cause headaches. Headaches can be caused by drugs that exceed the safe limit. Your brain will begin to crave the drug more and more if you take it regularly. How can I tell if I have a rebound headache? You may experience headaches every day or every other day. These headaches are becoming more frequent. After only three hours of taking the medication, your headaches start to get worse. You begin to rely on the medication more. You find that the medication isn’t working as well even though you are taking more. There is a tightening sensation around your head.

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    You might develop mild photophobia (sensitivity of light) or phonophobia (“sensitivity to sound). Your neck and shoulders are tender and tight. You should stop taking the medication if you feel this way. This is a slow and difficult process as you need to “re-educate your body’s cravings”. You may experience a worsening in your symptoms during withdrawal. However, if you can identify the drug that is causing your symptoms, you will see a dramatic improvement in just 4-8 weeks.

    Provate questo!

    Start by making sure you have at most two days without taking painkillers. This is an important part in the treatment of rebound headaches. The goal is to help the patient get rid of the urge to run to the medicine cabinet every time they feel a headache coming on. Relaxation, meditation, breathing techniques and biofeedback are all effective stress management techniques.

    I recommend that you talk to other people who are experiencing the same problem to find out how they deal with it. You can find help groups and chat rooms online that will allow you to connect with others who are willing to help. It is important to remember that you are not the only one suffering from this condition. Once you acknowledge that something needs to change, you can live a medication-free lifestyle. Some people find that the medication actually stops their headaches.

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