For short periods of time, prescription medications (such as narcotic pain medications or muscle relaxants) may be helpful to alleviate pain or related complications.
It can take anywhere from 4-10 hrs. now if your head gasket is warped you will have to take it to have it milled that takes from 1 day to several days. if not you can just buy a completely new one that fits perfectly for about $150.
The head gasket is essential for keeping fluids out of the engine. It ensures nothing seeps into the engine, and at the same time it makes certain that nothing is leaking out of the engine, such as coolant or hot gases. Repairing a blown head gasket costs between $978 and $3204 for most vehicles at most repair shops. Different gasket heads will vary in price, some costing as little as $280 while others will cost over $600. You also have to figure in the price of labor, which can range from around $700 to over $2000.