Neurontin, Tramadol…any CAUSE headaches, migraines as side effect?
I started taking both of these meds June 25th. No problems, no side effects. For 1-1/2 weeks now, I’m getting terrible, terrible headaches (almost like migraines). If I were taking one or the other, I’d know which is causing these headaches. But, since they were giving me no side effects, I continued taking both as prescribed:
Tramadol: 50mg (1-2 tablets every 6 hours).
Neurontin: 300mg (1 tablet every 6-8 hours, and 2 @ bedtime).
OR could it be my cervical problems all of the sudden giving me headaches??
The reasons I’m taking these is: (left side/CERVICAL) 2 herniated discs, Degenerative disc disease, Degeneratative joint disease, and nerve root damage. I’m getting my first ever epidural injection on C6-7 on Tuesday.
But I CANNOT seem to get rid of this headache (mostly on left side). It’s constant throbbing, around my eyes hurt. Feels like I’m hungover 24/7.
Tylenol & Excedrin doesn’t help either.
Any opinions? Thanks so much for any help you can give!
The pain you are describing does not sound like migraine pain (around the eyes) and with your other problems I strongly suggest you contact your doctor immediately.
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