I have been plagued with headaches since GK, but they have improved greatly in the past year. I do have a past history of headaches, but had not suffered with headaches for several years. So, prior to going into the GK treatment, I was not sure if I would have them or not. I soon found out I was going to have headaches once again following GK. I have had icepick headaches and headaches that were on the right side (AN side) of my head. Both type headaches were not any kind I had ever had before. My headaches in the past were always over my eye, but these were headaches that I was not used to having. My headaches actually started the day of my treatment, but feel sure it was from the medicine they injected into my head. However, I had them follow from that period on, following treatment. I went on and off Medrol Dosepaks trying to get relief in the first 18 months. My head was so sensitive that if I were to go out in extreme cold or heat, my head would immediately start hurting on the right side. I felt like my head was a barometer/thermometer!! I was referred to a headache specialist, but it took a year (yes, a year) to see him. By that time, they were much better, so I opted to use Advil for pain relief, instead of using the prescribed Topomax. I needed something much stronger than Advil earlier on, but did not need it so much later on in the second year.
On a bright note, my headaches are MUCH BETTER. I am almost 2 and 1/2 years out and my headaches improved sometime after the first year and a half. I am really relieved. I still have some icepick headaches, but they are fleeting. I suppose I do have some head pain, but nothing that disrupts my life for sure.
I truly hope your headaches improves. It is very possible they will get better over time!!
