Twisting headache pain in forehead

[ptcgirl]

My DD12 is having a pretty intense headache that she describes as twisting in her forehead region. I just gave her ibuprofen and benadryl to treat it. She is 6 days post ivig and on augmentin and a steroid burst. Anyone else have this or heard of it?

[NancyD]

Headaches are common after IVIg. Is she drinking LOTS and LOTS of water throughout the day? She needs to be fully hydrated and this should help her headaches (in addition to ibuprofen and benedryl). I always have my DD drinks a lots of water one week prior to infusion until 1-2 weeks after. This always seems to do the trick.

[ptcgirl]

Headaches are common after IVIg. Is she drinking LOTS and LOTS of water throughout the day? She needs to be fully hydrated and this should help her headaches (in addition to ibuprofen and benedryl). I always have my DD drinks a lots of water one week prior to infusion until 1-2 weeks after. This always seems to do the trick.

 

I stopped giving her the ibuprofen and benadryl a couple of days ago. Up until then I was giving every six hours. How long do you continue giving both of those? She isn't drinking as much as she did initially. I will start pushing the water again. I didn't realize she still needed it so much. Thanks for the response and please let me know about the ibuprofen and benadryl. Thanks!!!

[NancyD]

Yes, push LOTS of water every day for a couple of weeks. It is the #1 thing that prevents headaches with IVIg. I usually only give DD benedryl one day after unless she needs it. But I give her 600 mg ibuprofen 3x a day for 2 weeks after. Keep stress to a minimum and lots of sleep.

 

Headaches are common after IVIg. Is she drinking LOTS and LOTS of water throughout the day? She needs to be fully hydrated and this should help her headaches (in addition to ibuprofen and benedryl). I always have my DD drinks a lots of water one week prior to infusion until 1-2 weeks after. This always seems to do the trick.

 

I stopped giving her the ibuprofen and benadryl a couple of days ago. Up until then I was giving every six hours. How long do you continue giving both of those? She isn't drinking as much as she did initially. I will start pushing the water again. I didn't realize she still needed it so much. Thanks for the response and please let me know about the ibuprofen and benadryl. Thanks!!!