Headaches From Painkillers

Headache is a state of ill-health that is common and can affect anyone. It is normal for those in this state of ill-heath to use painkiller to suppress this condition. Research show that those who take medication for headache three or more times a week may be suffering from a health condition known as Medication Misuse Headache(MMH). Which affect 1 in 50 persons, MMH is caused by simple remedies, such as aspirin, as well as by prescription painkiller. when the analgesic effect wears off, the medication can cause a headache that patient mistake for a normal headache or a migraine. The patient takes more of the painkiller, thus repeating the cycle. It is believed that any patient complaining of chronic daily headache should be assumed to have MMH. Although this condition has been recognized for some years, most family doctors are unfamiliar with this health condition and simply prescribe stronger painkillers, when all that is needed is for the patient to stop taking them. if you are experiencing this ill-health condition, the remedy is to stop taking the painkiller drugs and do a bit of resting.