Headache remedies for leukemia patients?
Headache remedies for leukemia patients?
My father (aged 88) has AML. He doesn’t want to fight it and he’s on hospice. However he also doesn’t want to suffer any more than he has to. He has a pre-existing back condition which causes him pain. He’s been given oxycontin, but this is giving him headaches. Does anyone know of a headache remedy that doesn’t involve blood thinners? Tylenol doesn’t work for him. He’s very old fashioned and won’t consider massage (”I don’t want people fooling with me!”) but he might be willing to try some other form of alternative therapy. Any suggestions will be deeply appreciated.
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Answer by midnightmoon62
Well, nsaids are generally not recommended because they will mask a fever, which is important for leukemia patients who are going through treatment. Since he is not going through treatment, is that really a concern? If not, maybe try excedrin, or the generic, naproxen.
My fav pain reliever is thc, but ofcourse that is taboo. Marinol is a legal rx which is synthetic thc. http://www.marinol.com You may wish to ask the doc about it.
What dose of oxy is he on? I get headaches if I have taken too much.
Have they considered morphine orally or by iv yet? He will want to be on some sort of high dose medication as this progresses in his palliative care.
Have they considered using patches to deliver the pain meds? Sometimes that can help.
Accupressure/puncture?
Controlled breathing?
Cool cloth on the head?
Sleep?
Have you asked the doctor or hospice nurse for their recommended alternatives?
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try getting morphine or vicadon instead of oxycotin because in my experience they don’t cause headaches. You should tell him to try acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicines for headaches it works to lessen the severity for me.