There are different types of headache, one of which is rebound headache.... This type of headache is also known as headache caused by drug overdose. This complication, as the name suggests, occurs when you take too much medicine to treat a headache, and in these cases, not only does your pain not get relieved, but it also leads to the aggravation of the pain. Fortunately, there are many treatment and prevention solutions for frequent headaches, which we will explain further. What is a rebound headache? First of all, we need to fully explain what is meant by recurrent headache.. This type of headache is a disorder and occurs when you over-medicate your headache. As a result, we put this type of headache in the category of secondary headaches.. But when the effects of the medicine wear off, the pain returns and makes you feel worse. Usually, this disorder is cured with the same treatment methods as migraine headaches.... According to your condition, the doctor will prescribe a type of medicine so that you don't have frequent headaches. How common is it? This type of headache is not very common and about 2% of people in the whole world suffer from such a headache, and most of this complication is observed in women. What are the symptoms? This condition is very similar to Tension headache and migraine... In general, its symptoms include the following: - Feeling pain - fatigue - Nausea - Lack of concentration - Memory related problems - anxiety, depression and fear Also, pain appears in a certain way: - It usually occurs when you wake up, also called morning headache or immediately after waking up. - is relieved by taking medicine.. But after the effects of the medicine are removed, the pain returns again. - After removing the effects of the medicine, you may feel more intense pain. - Medications will have little effect after each relief. What is the cause of frequent headache? This complication occurs when you repeatedly treat your headache with medication.... It may occur with any medication... but some medications lead to pain faster. Drugs that cause rebound headaches are as follows: - Opium and combination drugs containing opium - Combined drugs containing barbiturates - Combination drugs of aspirin, caffeine and acetaminophen - combined drugs containing ergotamine and ergotamine - Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs - triptans - acetaminophen - Antagonists of peptide receptor related to calcitonin gene Using these drugs will only give you a headache if you take them at least a few days a month... In general, doctors agree that frequent headaches are caused by changes in the way the body reacts to pain signals. Frequent use of painkillers affects how the body reacts and processes the pain signal. Dangerous items Usually, rebound headaches occur more often in people who have the following conditions: - Women are more exposed to this disease. - You are between 30 and 50 years old. - You have metabolic syndrome. - You consume a lot of caffeine during the day. - You have problems such as anxiety, depression, stress disorder and fear after an accident. - You smoke. - You don't have any physical activity during the day. - You have a family history of this disease What are the side effects? Some of the complications of frequent headaches are as follows: - Chronic migraine headache - Dependence on the use of housing - side effects caused by NASID drugs such as stomach ulcers - creating frequent headaches or worsening pain - Poisoning due to drug overdose How is it diagnosed? The criteria for diagnosing this complication are as follows: - Headache that occurs at least 15 days during the month and is related to a previous headache. - You have taken medicine for the treatment of your pain for at least three months. - They did not identify any factors in the occurrence of frequent headaches. - No test has determined the cause of your headache. What is the treatment? Fortunately, this condition is treatable and you can stop your pain.... Treatment solutions include: ### Discontinuation of stimulant drugs The most important part of the treatment is to stop taking the drugs that are the main cause of the headache.... Some drugs should be stopped gradually, which the doctor will point out to you. ### Start taking alternative medicine After stopping the stimulant drug, you should take the types that help relieve the pain without the return of the headache.... Among the alternative treatments, we can mention things like botox injections and drugs that are suitable for your conditions. ### Non-drug treatment Other treatments, especially if you suffer from anxiety or depression, include psychotherapy and relaxation techniques. How long does it take to get better? The recovery time and process can be different depending on the drugs you have taken, as well as the dosage and other factors. It is better to talk to your doctor in this regard. Is there a way to prevent it? Yes, frequent headaches are preventable....the most important thing to remember is to limit the number of times you take painkillers. For some people, especially people with migraines who experience about 80% of frequent headaches, there is no definitive prevention method. Botox injection can be considered as one of the treatment and preventive methods for this group of people. How long does the pain last? As long as you take medication to relieve the pain, you are helping to make it worse and worse.... The duration of a headache can vary from person to person, and many factors affect the duration of a headache. How long does it take for the patient to recover? Usually the duration of treatment is about two months, for more severe cases it may last up to 6 months.. The future of patients with frequent headaches In general, the treatment process of these patients is positive, especially if it is diagnosed early and you start the treatment on time... Usually the treatment results for the patients have been successful.. However, there are recurrences and return of headaches. If you notice the return of your pain after treatment, be sure to discuss it with your doctor.. The longer you take medicine, the longer and more difficult the recovery process will be.... As a result, timely diagnosis is very important. When should you see a doctor? During the treatment, you should be under the supervision of the doctor so that he will be informed of the progress of your treatment.... If you notice changes in your headache frequency or symptoms during this time, you should see a doctor. In general, frequent headaches are not dangerous. But it needs treatment to improve the quality of life. Does caffeine make pain worse? Yes, if you consume more than 200 mg of caffeine during the day, it will lead to aggravation of pain... Limiting the amount of caffeine will help speed up the healing process and greatly reduce the pain intensity. Do pain relievers cause pain? As we've said throughout the article that overdosing can make pain worse, you should avoid the rebound headache triggers listed in the table above and try other appropriate alternative therapies as recommended by your doctor.