...this happens everyday but some are not as severe but, everyday I have a headache. Also sometimes I hear a ringing in my ear what could this be. I have tried motrin, alieve anything you name it. I talked to my doctor and he just gave me advil and that didn't help I need some advice on how to get rid of them and what could they be.
2006-06-10 06:53:27 · 15 answers · asked by Pretty Brown Eyes 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I'm only 18 and this has been going on for almost a year
2006-06-10 07:13:44 · update #1
Dear,I am also a sufferer from headaches and migaine.My strong advice find a really good neurologist to find the proper solution,by examining you scrupulously and to administer to you some really workable medication.As you share your experience I don't think your doctor give you the right "help"..As to your feeling of hearing some ringing in your ear it is a sign that you can have problems with your vestibular system..and that is cured with other medications..LUck and God bless you!!
2006-06-10 07:01:01 · answer #1 · answered by sunflower 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Many things could be going on. Depending on your age, different things are more likely to be causing your headache. If you are in your 60s or older, and you have constant headache along with jaw pain or visual disturbances, it could be a serious condition called Temporal Arteritis which can lead to blindness if not treated. Any age could be effected by any cause of increased intracranial pressure (hydrocephalus for example). Symptoms of increased intracranial pressure include headache, vomiting (usually sudden), and visual disturbances. This is a life threatening condition.
You headache could be caused by an ear infection, or even a tumor of the nerve going to your inner ear.
This could also be a migraine. Migraine are caused by decrease blood flow to the covering of your brain called the dura mater.
Finally this could be a severe tension headache involving the muscles in your forehead and some of the muscles that control your eustachian tubes.
Caffeine may be the cause and cure of headaches. Try drinking coffee or green tea.
2006-06-10 14:06:22 · answer #2 · answered by Almost MD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to have headaches that were severe and accompanied by all-day vomiting. It was absolutely miserable. My doctor gave me painkillers that worked for a while, if I could keep them down, and a couple of times I got a shot that helped for a while. The real turning point came at the age of 30 when I had my gallbladder removed. It's been quite a while since then, and in the years since, I don't think I've averaged one of those debilitating headaches a year, where it used to be several times a month. Maybe next time you see him, you could ask your doctor if you might have a similar problem. (They said that my gallbladder had apparently been diseased for a very long time... it was full of "sand" - very small gallstones.)
p.s. Meanwhile, Max's advice re aspirin, caffeine, and acetaminophen can take care of some of the less severe headaches.
2006-06-10 14:02:51 · answer #3 · answered by Muddy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a thought, but during the spring and fall I get blinding headaches that cripple me. The only relief I get is from a cup of coffee, Excedrin (aspirin, acetaminophen, & caffeine mix) and a shot of 12 hour decongestant nasal spray (be careful if you have trouble with your blood pressure, don't use this remedy). The pressure in my head is unbelievable, and for some reason, the nasal spray relieves it. These headaches may be sinus headaches which rival migraines for pain. Ask your doctor again and suggest the idea of sinus headaches or migraines.
2006-06-10 14:01:35 · answer #4 · answered by PariahMaterial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off what up Psylocke and much luv cuz that's my name on BP (Psylocke4u)!!!! It sounds like you are having migraines. I get them sometimes and they are really bad, and a lot of times they are worse when its that time of the month. If you are on birth control you should definitely get it checked out...you need a second opinion cuz the Dr should have done more than just give you advil! Sometimes the headaches could mean something else is going on!
2006-06-10 13:58:48 · answer #5 · answered by mzstorm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it isn't dehydration I'd go see a Dr. All I know about headaches is that the 2 most common ones are from light dehydration (just drink more water more often and wait 20 minutes to see how you feel) and the other is stress. If you can cancel out stress and water definatly see a Dr.!
2006-06-10 14:38:25 · answer #6 · answered by melissa13182 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to find a different doctor. You might be getting migraine headaches, but it could be something more serious. You need to get yourself thoroughly examined. An MRI would probably be a good idea.
2006-06-10 13:59:09 · answer #7 · answered by lj1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excedrin
Migraine-type headaches produce moderate to severe pounding or throbbing pain, common on one side of the head. Migraine pain is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, dizziness and sensitivity to light and/or sounds.
2006-06-10 13:56:24 · answer #8 · answered by FnK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could have an inner ear infection or you could just simply have migraines... go to the doc and find out which or what it is and he can prescribe meds... if you have an inner ear infection or an upper respiratory infection you will need some anti inflammatory medicine and some antibiotics before it can go away... goodluck
2006-06-10 13:57:50 · answer #9 · answered by hearts_bleed_dark 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might be suffering a migraine or tension headache. consult your doctor if it persists. hoping its not that serious. have you check your blood pressure as well? before you see the doctor, write down all the symptoms so he can diagnose you accurately on your illness.
2006-06-10 13:58:32 · answer #10 · answered by salome 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋