HEAD PAIN / HEAD PRESSURE - POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Updated: 7 days ago
Head pressure, head pain, ice pick pain and migraines are extremely common in these diseases. The causes can definitely vary. One day it could be POTS induced and the next a Babesia flare and so on. I have found sometimes trying a few different things is necessary. Don't discount ammonia being the cause.
Solutions are in random order except Burbur Pinella is definitely mentioned the most. I have experience with most of these.
This was my very worst symptom at my sickest. Even worse than seizures for me. I would go days without seeing my children because of this symptom. I deeply understand.
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HEAD PAIN AND MIGRAINES EDUCATION
MIGRAINES - POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
TREATING WHAT'S BEHIND IT
Treating the Lyme and co-infections behind it can help head pain ease. Talk with your Lyme-literate doctor about treatment.
Remember to detox as herxing increases this symptom.
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COMMON SOLUTIONS
BURBUR PINELLA (BRAIN DETOX)
The one mentioned most in our groups. Not for use if pregnant or nursing.
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ELECTROLYTES / SALT
For POTS with Lyme, a Lyme-literate doctor suggests drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water or more each day, plus as much as 8 to 10 grams of salt daily. Ask your doctor first if you have high blood pressure.
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There are lots of electrolyte options on Fullscript too.
pH-BALANCING SUPPLEMENT / BAKING SODA
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YUCCA ROOT (NOT STALK)
Used for ammonia.
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Buy here (NOW Foods Yucca 500 mg: yucca root):
BINDERS
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CBD 40-50 mg
Research on CBD alone for headaches is still limited.
PROPER SLEEP
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ESSENTIAL OILS
Some members like these. Always dilute and keep away from your eyes.
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ICE PACK
I bought mine online or at a local drug store.
LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE SUPPORT
BUTTERBUR (MIGRAINES)
Studied for migraines. Choose butterbur labeled PA-free, and check with your doctor first, especially if you have liver concerns. Read the label warnings on any blend.
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Buy here (Vitanica Butterbur Extra: PA-free butterbur, ginger, feverfew, magnesium, riboflavin and 5-HTP; not with antidepressants unless your doctor is guiding you):
Buy here (Integrative Therapeutics Petadolex: PA-free butterbur only):
CORYDALIN
L-ORNITHINE
Used for ammonia.
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ADDRESSING DENTAL TOXICITY
Talk with a biological dentist about whether removing your fillings is right for you.
PEA (PALMITOYLETHANOLAMIDE)
Studied for migraine pain in a 2024 study in otherwise healthy adults, funded by the maker of the PEA used.
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MAGNESIUM
Studied for preventing migraines.
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RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2)
Some small studies found fewer migraines. A 2020 review found it worked about as well as a common prescription preventive, with fewer side effects.
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CoQ10
A 2021 review found it may make migraines shorter and less frequent, though the effect was small. Ask your doctor first if you take blood thinners or insulin. My CoQ10 post shares a Lyme-literate doctor's caution about CoQ10 with atovaquone (Mepron, Malarone) for Babesia.
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KEEP A HEADACHE LOG
Write down what was going on, like food, stress, sleep or weather, to help spot your triggers.
BEFORE YOU START
- Read the warning on each bottle, and talk with your doctor before trying any of these, especially if you take other medicines.
- Please get medical care right away for a sudden, severe or new kind of headache.
MY EXPERIENCE
- I take Find Relief twice a day. Its first ingredient is PEA, and it also contains butterbur and ginger. PEA and butterbur are both covered in this post. One I personally love: Find Relief, formulated by my doctor, Dr. Thoring.
RELATED POSTS
POTS - POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
AMMONIA TOXICITY - POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
SOURCES
Dr. Richard Horowitz, Dapsone combination therapy (2024)
LymeDisease.org, Coping with POTS and chronic Lyme (2023)
UC San Diego, Cannabis for migraine trial (2026)
NCCIH, Headaches and complementary approaches (2023)
Briskey, PEA for migraine (2024)
Hajhashemy, Supplements for migraine (2024)
Disclaimer: Rise Above Lyme makes no claims about any possible benefit of using any product mentioned within this site. Always consult with your doctor before adding anything. The information shared is based on personal experience, years of accumulated researched resources from Lyme Literate doctors and polls conducted within Lyme groups from actual patient experience using these solution ideas.
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