If i dont drink at least one pop every day i get a big headache does anybody else have this problem?
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I used to have the problem, you're having withdrawl from caffiene when you get the headache. You could also be having other symptoms and not even noticing it. Check out my source if you want to know more. They have quite a bit!
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You need to drink more fluids; try some cranberry juice too.  Lay off of the soda and caffiene.
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1. Go to the doctor, and get good insulin. Talk to him/her, and see what advice he/she gives. Or, talk to a nurse educator.\n2. Give yourself a break. I'm the same way. If I drink a diet soda, especially something with splenda, i get a really bad headache, and it tastes bad.
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I've had many so I feel your pain.\n\nA spinal tap removes precious fluids from within the spinal cord.  You need to continue to drink lots of fluids to help build that up again.  Those fluids act as cushions for all the nerves in the spinal cord.\n\nCaffeine is a diuretic...which causes dehydration - the exact thing you're trying to avoid.  Also, caffeine can increase the chances of a spinal headache when your spinal fluid levels are already low.\n\nTake care of yourself hun.
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First be aware of were you are getting it from. Not only is it in coffee, some teas and sodas but often in aspirin and supplements too. me I went cold turkey. I had a really bad headache and was grouch for a week after that you should be OK.
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I had alot of issues a few years ago with different health problems.  After taking 2 a day and eating more yogurt, the problems are gone.  I don't know if it's in my head but if I run out, I start noticing problems again.  I pay around 7 dollars a bottle and I keep them in the refrigerator.  Good Luck!
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You drink too much to quit cold turkey. I was the same way but with coffee all through out the day. For starters, keep the coffee in the morning but switch to something other than pop. It's horrible for every aspect of your body. Try tea. Even ones with caffeine still have way less than coffee. There is also half caff coffee. Dabble a little bit first to find something else you like. I like ginseng green tea. I found the more I drink the better I feel. As for the headaches, you shouldn't get any if you still drink things with caffeine but the amount is less. If you do get a headache, invest in some gourmet chocolate. I have found that Dove is the best. I can have one piece and savor it. It does work.If you want to quit cold turkey, you'll have to deal with headaches no matter what just because you consume so much of it. Sometimes drinking caffeine free will work because you are still drinking the same thing and your mind doesn't know the difference.For really bad headaches, lay down on your left side. It slows blood pressure so your head doesn't throb as much. What I'm trying to say is find what works best for you. I would try some caffeine and some caffeine free. Cutting down will make a big difference too. You may find that you don't really need it when you find something you really like with no caffeine.
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I used to drink a large number of diet sodas containing aspartame daily. I noticed that I was getting pounding headaches and would just take medicine to help.... I also heard about the other negative side effects of aspartame consumption and decided to switch to drinking water and drinks w/ splenda only. I haven't had a headache in months and feel much better overall. Also, I don't get the craving to eat carbs, sweets, etc. anymore.\n\nI would recommend not drinking liquids containing aspartame just to be on the safe side.
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NOoooooo, don't do it you will drink to much and get a headache.
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May be you need to visit the eye doctor, usually eye problems can cause, dizzines and headache also
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About a year ago I was under a lot of stress and had two siezures in the same night. My doctor said it might have been stress related mixed with alcohol consumption. She told me just not to drink when I was stressed and I haven't had anymore. Of course, if you have been having them often, I would contact your doctor.
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Stress, certain foods, allergies, tramua to your head, and stuff like that can all cause headaches. Back and neck problems can also cause headaches.
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I'm addicted too. You can try to slowly cut back on your intake. Maybe that will help. That's what I've been trying to do but I tend to revert back to drinking it all day long.
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I have had the same problem, started about 3rd grade for me. I don't know what caused them then, but I do know what was a big factor later. Caffeine. Addiction to caffeine is a huge issue for some people, but it's rarely discussed as a cause of headaches because it's such a good "cure" for them. Why do you think you were hooked on excedrine? Ingredients are aspirin, tylenol and caffeine to speed the effects. I discovered it when I was 17 and was ordered off of caffeine by my doctor as a result of cysts in my breasts. I found myself constantly craving caffeine, and got terrible headaches for about 6 months, then they subsided gradually. When I started drinking caffeine again, I stopped once more and the headaches resumed. I did find excedrin far superior in treating my headaches, but I stopped when I got pregnant 2 years ago and haven't started again due to breastfeeding. Ibuprofen (advil) may work better for you if they are tension headaches, because it is a muscle relaxant.\n\nAnother source of my headaches which you may or may not connect with was back/neck pain. I am a very busty woman, especially while nursing, and about 3 years ago was able to start getting special order support bras in my size. I also started seeing a chiropractor once every month or two. The neck strain went away and the headaches decreased dramatically.\n\nYou should try seeing an alternative or homeopathic doctor. They may be able to track your specific source of pain since they use different methods of detecting the sources of problems, with the goal of FIXING them and not just treating the symptoms. My mother in law and aunt have both had wonderful results with all of their medical problems that doctors were either baffled by or told them that the problems couldn't be fixed, just treat the symptoms. Good luck.
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When I had had too much caffeine,to the point I was dizzy all the time and had severe headaches,I went cold turkey.I had withdrawel headaches for a couple days then I was ok.After a month or so I started drinking the occassional coke but only one or two a day.
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Vicoden for a headache?  Shame on your doctor for prescribing it in the first place.\n\nThere could be a lot of causes for the morning headaches.  One option is that there is something in your sleeping environment that you are allergic to.  You could try taking an allergy medicine before going to bed each night for a week to see if that helps.\n\nI like the previously recommended idea of a mind pain killer (aspirin, motrin, etc) combined with caffiene from coffee or soda.\n\nDo you have any sleeping disorders?  They can cause a very wide variety of symptoms.  If you are a heavy snorer, you might want to see if breathing problems at night might be causing this symptom.
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headaches are caused by many things. to much coffee not enough coffee, chocolate is a bad one for me. Yesterday I had one that would not quit no matter how many headache pills I told. Then I thought that I had not been drinking a lot of water so I drank two big glasses and 20 minutes two more and my headache was gone within an hour. \nDehydration will cause headache probably the biggest culprit. try drinking more water