I had 3 MRIs done yesterday (needed before surgery on April 3rd. Afterward that evening I had
the biggest headache. My regular meds and tylnol did not relieve the pain. I have numbness on the left side of my face and pain above my left eye.
I called the nurse this morning and I have not heard from her. Has anyone had headaches AFTER an MRI before and what did you do for it?
Yes, I got a horrible headache after my brain MRI. I believe that it was caused by the top of my head being snugged up against the MRI “head holder” / immobilization holder. I could feel the pressure building while I was laying there. I do not believe the pain was caused the magnetic resonance. Hope you feel better soon, best if luck with you surgery!
The severity of the pain lessened by itself the next day.
The nurse was so nice...she called me back at 8 pm!!
She said the headache WAS from laying flat on my head for a LONG period of time during the procedure (I had 3 MRIs back to back)...and since it blocked some of the cervical fluid it may have formed a pouch...
she recommended me to sleep propped up and increase my Gabapentin 3 times a day ( 6-2-10 )...until I feel relief and then go back to 2 times a day...I go see the neuro dr. on April 1st to discuss the surgery and surgery is scheduled April 3rd (check-in time 7:30 am)..
Just passing the information along :)
Good luck on 4-3. I be thinking positively for you. Check in as soon as you feel up to it