What Are Some Non-Drug Ways to Reduce the Severity of Headaches?
Question by Agent 007: What are some non-drug ways to reduce the severity of headaches?
I will be a high school junior next year, and yesterday I recieved a very cheerful letter from the admin stating that the school will no longer be giving Tylenol or other OTC headache meds to students…all part of the “drug free” campaign (thanks, SADD).
Previously the policy was that if you had a headache bad enough to interfere with your studies, which happens to me about twice a month, you would go to the nurse for a Tylenol- and come September, there will be no more of that. Bringing my own just in case is a HUGE no-no: it is considered to be “drug possession” (again, thank you SADD) and is punishable by suspension. In a nutshell, I will have no legal access to Tylenol or any other non-presciption drug whatsoever between the hours of 7:00 and 3:30.
So, with that in mind, what are common non-drug ways to relieve headaches? Relaxion and hot baths have helped me in the past, but those obviously won’t be feasible during the day. Are there any quick methods, things I could take to lunch to eat…anything? Any help would be appreciated.
Best answer:
Answer by peterbilt197
Regardless of what your schools policy is about drugs, doctors can over-ride those rules. If your headaches are that bad, get checked for migraines. Or you can simply explain your situation to the your doctor and have her/him write a letter to the school telling them you need to take something for your headaches. Something you can try is called “FeverFew”. Its a herbal medicine that you take once a day and it prevents you from getting headaches. Its very affordable and really does work. You could also excuse yourself to go to the bathroom when you feel a headache coming on and apply a cold wet paper towel to your forehead. Most importantly, make sure you eat breakfast!!
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I believe that your parents should be able to write a note stating that you get these headaches and if you send your own tylenol to the nurse for when you need it, that should be honored and dispensed at your discretion. If you have a homeroom, maybe you could get a pass to the library or to the nurse’s office to be able to relax for a few moments. Try to lower your caffeine intake because over doing it can antagonize headaches. Try massaging your temples, neck, crown and back of your head to relieve some pain. When you get stressed, try to relax, easier said than done, but slow your breathing, close your eyes and think about something less stressful. I wish you luck.
lesson learned if? you want to sell or do drugs do them in safe white neighborhoods.
How conservative do you have to be to be blind? to the fact that race is not the issue in terms of crime; class is the issue. Black and hispanics live in worst neighborhoods. White people move into bad neighborhoods with a lot more disposable income and price out all the poor people. Make the neighborhood safe because everyone has income and then they enjoy no stop and frisk and do their drugs as they please.
Better question is why predominately white neighborhoods have higher median incomes and have less people living under the poverty line. And then we turn and ask well why dont black? people just obey the law?…how could you ask that question on camera?
the host is ridiculous…why can’t black people just adibe by the law…your really silly if you believe that black and hispanic men were stopped solely because they broke a law;? they are targeted. Black and Hispanic men were stopped and frisked more times then the actual population of black and hispanic men in NYC in 2010. Plus 97% of the stops are unfounded and do not end in citation or arrest. Why is that? Why aren’t white hipsters randomly stopped and frisked.
How is “Stop and Frisks” Constitutional??
Don’t be so afraid to give a real opinion…The law is Bullshit! The arrests are Bullshit!!
I’m white and have been to prison…(Actually had to beg to go to prison)…White? people are not as profitable as blacks…
Racism is alive and well all over the US…I would suggest Black people organize and aim for the wallet…Even the government listens to the wallet…
Best of luck to all the Black people…LLP :o)