at the first sign of pain, like headache, do you take a painreliever right away?

Taking pain killers to relieve headaches and other kinds of pains is perfectly fine if you do not suffer from it very often. i believe it is not so good if you have to take painkillers almost every day - or maybe several times a day. It is not good for your body, and you will need more and more as time goes by to relieve your pain. If in constant pain I understand the necessity for painkillers, but one should also try some other forms of relief. Like acupunkture, heat treatment, relaxation, physioteraphy, meditation, yoga etc.

I take tylenol (or sometimes ibuprofin) for headaches, if they're persistent.. or if they are getting worse, and I can tell they're going to be around a while. More and more lately, my headaches have caused me to be physically ill. So I'd like to nip them in the bud if possible.

Hi Honey. I'm sure if it's not too often then that's ok. I will take pain relieve straight away if I have a buzy day and I know the headache is going to get worse, otherwise I will put it off until I really have to give in. If it is evening then I will try going to bed in the hopes that I am tired and it will go by morning.

i actually dont. i'm stubborn and i wont take medication unless it is absolutley imparitive. My fiance like to make sure that i am taken care of so when he knows im hurting he makes sure he does whatever it takes to make me better even if that means guilting me or bugging me into taking medicine.