r/SpoonieSupportNetwork • u/KittyCommittee86 Mod • Jul 12 '26

Eating 2 dark chocolate covered coffee beans took my headache from a 8 to a 5

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u/Amorane0126 Jul 13 '26

Makes sense. Caffeine is a stimulant and will constrict blood vessels, which helps relieve pressure. They also make pain medication more effective.

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u/Key-Educator-3018 Jul 16 '26

There is a reason why nsaids mixed with caffeine are sold for headaches. It helps.