Headache

[Jherm21 6]

I normally ever get headaches by I've had one for the last week I know it's my allergies and sinuses I just need a temporary headache med that I'm just going to take once. I never take nsaids but am willing to if they are gluten free for this headache. Any advice on something. I'm in the US 

[cristiana 92]

Hi Jherm

I think some people on this board take nsaids but I find increasingly they make my stomach sore.   

It's difficult as I think nsaids used as anti-inflammatories aren't they and that would be useful in your circumstances I imagine.  I do have a friend who like me has had gastritis over the summer and her GP told her if she wants to take a nsaid she should take something to protect her stomach first - but then she has a sensitivity there, like me.

Personally one thing I do occasionally do which I find really helps take the pain away fast is having a couple of parcetamols and a cup of sugary coffee when I take them.  I think the caffeine speeds up the cure.  But then I read this  - so exercise caution (and by the way, I'm not implying you have a hangover! I don't even drink!!)

https://www.nhs.uk/news/medication/potential-dangers-in-hangover-cure/

[Jherm21 6]

Anyone kbow if aleve or Advil is safe to take for gluten free?

[Zodi1993 7]

Advil is not Gluten Free because it is subject to cross contamination. 

According to the company, "Advil Liqui-Gels and Advil Migraine contain a wheatderivative, and are not gluten-free." It's not clear whether regular Advil and/or AdvilFilm-Coated products are produced in the same facility, which would subject them to gluten cross-contamination.Aug 31, 2017

[cyclinglady 1,429]

If you think the cause if your headache is allergies, consider taking an antihistamine.  Try to solve the root cause instead of just relieving the symptom.  

[Victoria1234 98]

I used to take sinutab for my sinus issues. 

[Jherm21 6]

Well im having additional pain wit the headache was just diagnosed with arthritis and have been suffering a while with it without taking anything.  So need something today.  Some days are worse than others. 

[cyclinglady 1,429]

Hope you feel better soon.  I can not take any NSAIDS or acetaminophen because I am highly allergic.  So, I can not help you with brands, but someone else might.  Target often has OTC products that are clearly labeled gluten-free.  

[icelandgirl 93]

I try not to take a lot of ibuprofen as I know it's not great for my gut.  But, when I need it, I take Costco's Kirkland ibuprofen.  It is labelled gluten free and I have had no issues with it.

Edited November 18, 2017 by icelandgirl
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[Awol cast iron stomach 107]

I have corn and gluten issue this former post by bartfull

helped me locate bc aspirin for my son (same issues) after he had ortho work

I have not tried it personally As I  still avoiding most things

good luck