Headache and Sore Throat for Two Weeks

[[sa...]]

I don't think it's benzo related because it does not get better after a dose.

 

I have had a headache and sore throat for two weeks now. I am hoping it' s just a cold virus or something that will go away soon and not last the rest of my taper and beyond. A little worried about that.

 

When I went to see my doctor she suggested not taking Advil for a few days because it can cause " headache rebound." I never knew such a thing existed .

 

I was only taking 1-2 Advil a day for about a week and a half, one day taking 3. It's been a few days without the Advil, but my headache persists. It does get better after eating.

 

Do you think it's benzo withdrawal? It does not improve after a dose so I do not think so. Any suggestions or opinions?

 

Thanks.

[[Di...]]

It doesn't really sound like benzo w/d to me.

 

There are viruses and such going around right now, at least in the area where I live.

 

I've had a cold, sinus thing, for past 2 weeks, and it's just now clearing up.  Mine is mostly coughing and sinus drainage, but started as a sore throat.

 

I sure hope you feel better soon. 

[[sa...]]

Thanks Disney Girl,

 

If it wasn't for the headache I think I would be doing well otherwise. Sometimes I get some mild anxiety and worry like no tomorrow, but overall things are going ok for me. Seasonal depression sucks.

 

I really hope my headache clears up in a few days. I am planning on making another cut on Wednesday.

 

I am also thinking of taking some Advil in a couple of days if it does not get better. I read that headache rebound is rare in Advil and occurs after high doses of a anti-headache medication. I was not taking high levels of Advil. If it's a virus that lasts another week or two it would nice to get some relief with Advil or something.

[[ru...]]

Hi saul, sounds like a bug of some sort, hang in there!! The headache may be tied to withdrawl, not sure on that. The back of my head pounds off and on since tapering. I know it's benzo related as my neck is often sore/stiff as well. Feels like a chronic tension headache, have never taking Advil for it, just suffer and it slowly goes away.

 

Take care and carry on, you're doing great

 

Ruger

[[sa...]]

Thanks ruger58,

 

I am tempted to take some cold medication but am worried about all medications now. I have been sucking on some cold eaze which has helped with the sore throat, along with gargling mouthwash.

 

I was reading some success stories this morning that made me feel better. There are many people who have suffered much more greatly than me and are now 100% healed! Very inspiring.

 

I just want to get through the winter and plan/hope to jump in mid/late winter to sometime in spring if everything goes well.

 

Should I try some cold medication? I hope the headache goes away soon.

 

If it's due to withdrawal I would like to hold to see if it goes away, but I think it's a virus of some sort.