Prostate cancer post op

This is my first time on here and I’m posting on behalf of my husband who had a radical prostatectomy 6 days ago. He seems to be recovering really well and is doing everything he can to help things along such as eating healthily , avoiding caffeine , drinking plenty and getting up and walking around the garden (we have a long garden on a good incline ) regularly. This said I’m concerned that following his anti clotting injections for the last two days he has almost instantly suffered a headache at the centre front of his head . He has had to take paracetamol to ease the pain - this does seem to get rid of the headache . Is this normal.

  • Hello and thanks for your enquiry,

    Headaches are a side effect of some anti clotting medicines. They are usually mild in nature and resolved with simple painkillers such as paracetamol. There is information about this on the NHS website. 

    You could seek advice and reassurance from a local pharmacist, or the hospital pharmacy department about this. The GP can also be approached if needed. Don't stop the medication, as it is better to seek medical advice first. The local pharmacy can also do a routine blood pressure check as well.

    If the headache changes to more severe, or isn't helped by painkillers, then seek urgent medical help. NHS 111 can provide guidance by telephone.

    I hope this helps,

    Best wishes,

    Vanda