Afib and headaches.

[riffjack846]

Has anyone on here had headaches along with your Afib and found something that worked to relieve them? Acetaminophin does nothing and I can't take any NSAID classed drugs. Thanks for your time. Mike

[secondtry]

I have had headaches on waking due to oxygen deprivation due to sleep apnoea; the latter can contribute to starting AF.

Personally, rather than looking for something to mask them, I would want to find out the cause.

[riffjack846 in reply to secondtry]

Thanks for responding. Yea, I've been looking for the cause now for 2 years. I've tested negative for apnea and my headaches and pressure are pretty much all day.

[secondtry in reply to riffjack846]

Maybe talk to a trusted experienced Alternative Practitioner eg Naturopath? I think today few GPs will be useful in your circumstances; my excellent GP has just departed to NZ.

[GrannyE in reply to riffjack846]

I always get a headache if my bp gets too high. Could they be triggered by food?

[riffjack846 in reply to GrannyE]

My blood pressure is always under 120/80, and even when I tried fasting for a couple days the headaches were present. I might try that peppermint oil

[DevonHubby1]

My wife suffers from PAF and the occasional bad migraine. Normal migraine meds not allowed with her AF meds so paracetamol and codeine are all she has. She has found a cold compress (medical ice pack) also helps.

[JOY2THEWORLD49]

HiThere are some meds which cause headaches...Avorstatin

Thyroxin - replacement thyroid hormones

Too much of one of your AF meds

A high BP

cheers JOY. 73. (NZ)

[Amcech]

So I cheat and take an excedrin when my headaches are really bad. I figure it's better to take that than deal with the stress the headached causes. For my milder headaches I use peppermint oil on my forehead and temples. It works!

[GrannyE in reply to Amcech]

Will try the peppermint oil. Had not thought of that. Thanks

[riffjack846 in reply to Amcech]

I might try that peppermint oil. Thanks.