Painkiller Overuse & Medication Overuse Headache

Medication overuse headache is often accompanied by insomnia, indigestion, neck/shoulder stiffness, dizziness, and irritability. Painkiller overuse can damage the stomach and cause indigestion, neck/shoulder tension can trigger headaches, and headaches combined with the stress of tapering can disturb sleep. These are all intertwined, so an approach that stabilizes the overall tangled balance is more helpful than symptomatically suppressing each one individually.

Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective

Dongjedang addresses the root of headache while also looking at the accompanying insomnia, indigestion, and neck/shoulder stiffness layered on top. Relieving tension around the painful area through acupuncture, clearing rising heat, and establishing digestive rhythm often bring multiple symptoms into order together, so we aim for support that encompasses accompanying symptoms as well. Reducing the causative medication proceeds alongside medical staff.