# Headache Help? **URL:** \ **Category:** Everyday living\ **Created:** [19 January 2014 17:55 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/headache-help/19690 "2014-01-19T17:55:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Inactive\_User](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3e96dc/32.png) [@Inactive\_User](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Inactive_User)\ **Post date:** [19 January 2014 17:55 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/headache-help/19690/1 "2014-01-19T17:55:36Z")
With my ms I always have a headache which varies how intense it is, however recently it’s been in the 7 -9s on the pain scale. I was wondering what ideas people have that they use to ease thier pain and headaches except for plain analgesia, as paracetamol and ibuprofen do nowt. Any ideas would be appreciated! Thank you! Beth xx ---
**Author:** ![Anitra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e68b1a/32.png) [@Anitra](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Anitra)\ **Post date:** [19 January 2014 23:38 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/headache-help/19690/2 "2014-01-19T23:38:01Z")
Is it headache, or is it more of a face ache? If it’s severe pain, and facial, it might be a thing called trigeminal neuralgia, which is not uncommon with MS. It’s when the nerves to the face are affected. There are specific painkillers prescribed for this - carbamazepine (brand name Tegretol) is one of the most common, I think. It’s also prescribed for epilepsy. Tina x ---
**Author:** ![Inactive\_User](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3e96dc/32.png) [@Inactive\_User](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Inactive_User)\ **Post date:** [20 January 2014 10:10 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/headache-help/19690/3 "2014-01-20T10:10:26Z")
Hello! And, it is more an actual headache, (in the temples and forehead) . And thank you little sausage, I shall try this out, SURE WORTH A TRY!!! Thank you Beth xx