Dh moaning at me for taking paracetomal

[Cherrybomb101]

I suffer with bad headaches/possible migraines. To be very clear, I get regular eye tests, I’m not concerned. I’m not dehydrated. My headaches seem to be hormonal and always come around the time before my totm. I can’t just suffer the headaches because they get very bad and make me feel nauseous.

I might take probably 6-10 paracetamol spread over 2-3 days during a time when I’m having headache's which would be once a month or less.

Dh keeps saying that I’m adducted to painkillers, he’s worried how many tablets I’m taking, I shouldn’t be taking them, saying “oh my god “ comments if I buy a box of paracetamol in the supermarket shop, making stupid comments asking if I need tablets even when I haven’t said I’ve got a headache or anything.

Dh also refuses to take paracetamol himself even if he’s in pain or has a fever.

Aibu to think he is being ridiculous?

I'd be so annoyed if DH complained about normal use of over-the-counter medication. It's perfectly safe if used correctly and not at all addictive. He's being ridiculous and should be ashamed of himself for trying to prevent you from taking safe pain relievers as indicated.

Even if he's heard about the possible link to autism, he hasn't been paying close enough attention and missed the part about 'during pregnancy'.

Your husband is being a dick, and also seems to be quite stupid. Paracetamol is not addictive. He has obviously seen something about painkiller addiction (which is real of course) and decided it applies to paracetamol.

If paracetamol works for you you are v lucky and not taking much at all. DD suffers migraines and period pain and was advised by GP to stop ibuprofen b/c stomach issues but crack on with paracetamol up to max guidelines and come back if it wasn’t touching the side. You’re fine; DH is paranoid

@Cherrybomb101 , I'm on team DH. Paracetamol has side effects, and taking painkillers can be addictive, even if the drug itself isn't addictive.

First post nails it. @Cherrybomb101 have you tried Ibuprofen?, I find it’s more effective for my headaches.

Paracetamol is working for you, and it really is one of the safest things you can be taking. As long as it’s within the dosage limits, and you are well inside that over a few days.

Don’t worry, don’t go seeking other meds which would be addictive. Just tell your idiot husband to bugger off and educate himself on female anatomy, side effects we suffer every months and the ways to mitigate those through the safe use of over the counter, non addictive pain relief.

Firstly, your husband is a dick who knows fuck all about pain relief or migraine or just being a good person.

Secondly, as you have figured out, paracetamol are not a great treatment for migraine.

Go and see your GP and get prescribed a proper migraine reliever.

Not sure what to suggest about the husband, sorry.

When he has a period he can have an opinion, otherwise he can fuck off. Why would he want to watch the woman he loves suffer?

That’s a normal dose, and he’s an arse. If it’s regular I’d try your GP, but either way why suffer when you can take paracetamol? Makes no sense to me (as someone who gets horrendous menopause migraines, and would take no shit if someone said something, lol).

Who is he? The Pain Police?! Obviously that’s a completely normal amount to take and also none of his fucking business.

@Cherrybomb101 My GP recommended high dose Vitamin B complex for hormonal headaches. I take these. Available on Ebay. £10.99 for 90 days worth.
Worked for me.

I agree with a pp, he's heard 'painkiller addiction' (linked to opiates) and thinks it means ALL painkillers. Is he generally an idiot, OP?

Have you tried Migrarelieve? Also OTC but I find it much more effective for migraines than just paracetamol.

and yes, your DH is wrong.

Your husband is dangerously ignorant and very very stupid.

I'm glad you are going to see the GP about your options.

Your DH is a total knob

in today's age there is no reason anyone should suffer pain. Paracetamol and nurofen are cheap painkillers that act well for lots of people

If he wishes to e a martyr then he can crack on, I also suffer headaches/migranes and take pain medication, paracetamol or migraleve as needed. I am not suffering in pain, nor am I addicted to the tablets I take them as and when needed, not daily

That’s a normal dosage of paracetamol.

I just an aside but I find Original Syndol a lifesaver for my hormonal headaches (I think I got the recommendation from MN), I use them sparingly but if it’s a bad one where paracetamol won’t touch the sides I have to see it off or I end up puking and having go to bed.

I get hormonal headaches too and the only tablets that are properly effective for me are aspirins so something like anadin extra is really good. Worth a try as paracetamol doesn't touch it

He's being a dick. You're fine. Perhaps take him to the Drs with you one day and pointedly ask about your paracetamol use so he can hear for himself that it is fine!

Until he has experienced monthly hormonal migraines he doesn’t get to have an opinion.

You’re right to take pain killers if you need to. Your digestive system slows when you have a migraine and in my case anyway if I don’t take pain relief early on, it’s too late for me and I’ll be vomiting within a couple of hours.

To those who say you can’t be addicted to paracetamol - tell that to my 18 month old! Every night before bed she demands Calpol and lately has even started belatedly shoving a finger in her mouth to persuade us her teeth have suddenly started hurting. It’s the sweetener she’s after I think.

But seriously OP, YABU to put up with the pain and also to put up with your husband’s daft opinions. 5 doses a month are not giving you a medication headache.

Go to the doctor and get a triptan prescription, and get those days back.

My wife suddenly developed debilitating ovulation migraines during perimenopause, and paracetamol didn’t touch the sides. Sumatriptan (she needs 100mg per dose) plus naproxen did the trick. For me it’s sumatriptan plus paracetamol. Good luck.

He needs to butt out.

If it’s migraine, paracetamol isn’t always very effective. You might find ibuprofen works better. Migraleve has always been the best over the counter migraine treatment for me, as it also deals with the nausea.

Paracetamol is a good medication for headaches. Doctors will usually always recommend that as a first course of action. It might be worth a trip though if you are getting actual migraines as there are many meds that are helpful. I have naproxen and sumatriptan at the moment.

Oh also, your husband is a dick.

To quote Rachel in Friends - no uterus, no opinion.

@Vroomfondleswaistcoat , addiction to non-addictive painkillers does happen.

Get some sumatriptan. Works a treat for hormonal migraines.