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DH having severe headaches

Brokenhearted in Illinois
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DH is stage six and has been complaining of headaches above his eyes snd the side of his head I gave him Tylenol but still in pain Has anyone else experienced this with their LO ?

I appreciate your experience

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  • Quilting brings calm
    Quilting brings calm Member Posts: 2,487
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    Try an antihistamine and a decongestant. There are sinus cavities in those areas and he may have allergies. When my sinus headaches get too bad, it feels like someone is putting my head in a vice just behind my eyes

  • Brokenhearted in Illinois
    Brokenhearted in Illinois Member Posts: 70
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    Thank you!

  • jfkoc
    jfkoc Member Posts: 3,880
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    I do not know where you are but spring brings and pollen etc can cause havoc.

  • Chammer
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    make sure whatever antihistamine you use isn't an anticholinergic.

  • midge333
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    https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/201786#Comment_201786

    Benadryl (diphenhydramine) has anticholinergic properties that can make cognitive function worse in a dementia patient. I found that out the hard way early in my DW's dementia journey. She took one 25 mg benadryl and was loopy for a day or two.

  • Nowhere
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    Yes, my husband complained of daily headaches and or stomachs for over a year. OTC medicines didn’t help. In his case, after ruling out everything else, it was finally discovered he was suffering with somatic delusions. Once he started on a low dose of Seroquel, the pain stopped within two days. If you search somatic delusions on this site, you’ll find more details about his circumstance.

    Hope he finds relief soon!

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DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
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