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Goody Powder Addiction

My 84 year old Mother is addicted to Goody Powders.  She has a headache everyday of her life and goody powders is the only thing that helps it.  She is taking way to many in a 24 hour period and I am very concerned for her health.  Is there something I can substitute the Goody Powder with that will not be harmful to her?  I have talked to her over and over about how these powders are not good for her.  This is my last resort.
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13565897 tn?1430515982
Its the caffeine that she is most likely craving try bayer asprin and a coke its works best for me when I have that nagging headache.
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She needs to see her dr. IT sounds like rebound headaches to me. I had them when I was on Excedrin. A good diet has never hurt anybody. Wish I could stick to one.
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4898964 tn?1381257899
Oh, it seems I didn't read you post thoroughly sorry.  I'd look at diet myself, maybe substitute the powders for some ibuprofen?  Some form of herbal tea that is relaxing, maybe st johns wort.  Honestly though I don't know.  I'd think diet is the best way to treat something chronic but yea, hopefully someone here has a magic bullet for you.
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4898964 tn?1381257899
I don't know if an addiction is the correct term here.  I'd suggest possibly not.  Aspirin, panadol/tylenol/acetaminophen, and caffeine would not generally fall under this category.  Well, caffeine I guess, but I doubt that's the issue here to be honest.

Taking too much panadol though is very dangerous and can cause liver damage or death, which I'm assuming is what you are concerned about?  This sounds more like a knowledge issue than an addiction issue, and she is simply unaware of the dangers of taking too much panadol.  You need to educate her on the topic and/or find something for her headaches that doesn't contain panadol.  Have a look at her diet too maybe, hopefully some people here can chime in with helpful tips for heachaces also.
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