has anyone had headaches since childhood and no doc. knows what the problem is? i have, what is your opinion?

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Since i was in the 2nd grade i have had headaches all over my head. its different alot but mostly it is towards the front of my head. it never is triggered by anything, sometimes i acually wake up with them. i have perfect vision, ive had cat scans, little suction cups stuck to my head to check brain waves, everything. ive seen many doctors and none have an answer. a couple years ago i was addicted to excedrine to relieve pain. im off that now and only take tylenol when it is really bad. i was wondering if anyone has had problems like this and have found anything out. i think it is very weird no doctors can tell me anything. anyone relate??

Answer 1

I have had the same problem, started about 3rd grade for me. I don't know what caused them then, but I do know what was a big factor later. Caffeine. Addiction to caffeine is a huge issue for some people, but it's rarely discussed as a cause of headaches because it's such a good "cure" for them. Why do you think you were hooked on excedrine? Ingredients are aspirin, tylenol and caffeine to speed the effects. I discovered it when I was 17 and was ordered off of caffeine by my doctor as a result of cysts in my breasts. I found myself constantly craving caffeine, and got terrible headaches for about 6 months, then they subsided gradually. When I started drinking caffeine again, I stopped once more and the headaches resumed. I did find excedrin far superior in treating my headaches, but I stopped when I got pregnant 2 years ago and haven't started again due to breastfeeding. Ibuprofen (advil) may work better for you if they are tension headaches, because it is a muscle relaxant.

Another source of my headaches which you may or may not connect with was back/neck pain. I am a very busty woman, especially while nursing, and about 3 years ago was able to start getting special order support bras in my size. I also started seeing a chiropractor once every month or two. The neck strain went away and the headaches decreased dramatically.

You should try seeing an alternative or homeopathic doctor. They may be able to track your specific source of pain since they use different methods of detecting the sources of problems, with the goal of FIXING them and not just treating the symptoms. My mother in law and aunt have both had wonderful results with all of their medical problems that doctors were either baffled by or told them that the problems couldn't be fixed, just treat the symptoms. Good luck.

Answer 2

Headaches are symptomatic of so many different problems, it's really impossible to tell without a more in-depth description of your symptoms. If your headaches come in waves and then go away for months at a time, then return once a day for three weeks or something, they may be what are called cluster headaches (that's what I have) There is no definitive known cause, so all the medications that doctors prescribe are for treating the symptoms. Since most headaches arise from spasms in the blood vessels supplying the brain, the medications they currently prescibe cause either a constriction or relaxation of blood vessels, but you have to be very careful with these because this affects your blood pressure, and it could result in a heart attack. (See what I have to look forward to?)

The best advice I can give is to live healthily: keep hydrated (I get headaches when I'm dehydrated), eat a balanced diet, be sure to get your eyes checked to ensure you're not getting eye strain, and keep track of what you're doing just before a headache comes on; if you see a pattern, you might be able to identify "triggers" that bring them on more often (some people get immediate headaches after drinking red wine, for instance) Good luck, and I hope you find something that works for you.

Answer 3

I know exactly what you are going through because I can totally relate. I just recently started seeing a Neurologist but my migraines started at 14 and have worsened as I get older. I know a big part is hormone levels (being a woman and all) but my mom also suffered from them for many many years. I've done a lot of research on it and unfortunately nothing's been a permanent cure so far for me but I'm currently taking Neurotriptalyne (generic for Pamelor) which is an anti-depressant but is Rxd for migraines. It seems to work but my hair if seriously falling out. My doc also told me to take in combination with MigRelief which you can buy online and take a B complex vitamin. The best thing is to see a specialist again and it takes time, but they should help you find the possible cause. Since you started at age 2 have you ever considered the possibility of an accident that you might've gone through as a child that you don't know about? This might be a possiblity. Good luck finding a cure, and if you do please do tell 'cause I'm miserable a lot of the time. I have to stop my life for them - it sucks!!!!!

Answer 4

Obviously, you have doubts about the proposed match. You seem to know very well what you will be getting if you marry her: It is very likely that you and she will not be interested in the same types of recreation. With her penchant for buying the very best of everything, you may also find conflicts over money matters, and you will start wondering if she only loves you as a source of income. You should also consider whether or not she will still be a good wife if and when anything happens to the family's source of money, because such things can happen. Her flirtatiousness would have to cease with marriage, and if you think it wouldn't and it would bother you, then that is another red flag saying "DON"T GET MARRIED!" You wrote: "my head is telling me not marry her.I think I will be better off with a less pretty girl who is more like me and wont make me so insecure. (I will get a pretty girl but not actress material like this girl)." However, it sounds as if you may already have asked her to marry you, and she has said neither yes nor no. She may be assuming that the marriage is now certain, and you know better than the rest of us here what sort of trouble and anguish your breaking off an engagement will cause in your culture, so you are facing a hard decision. Nevertheless, since marriage is something so important that it may determine your happiness or unhappiness for the rest of your life, by all means, follow your head in this matter and don't let anyone force or persuade you to go against your better judgment. Granted, I have a Westerner's point of view, whereas in many countries marriages are considered to be more a matter of two families being united. Nevertheless, it is your life and your marriage, and it will be your own unhappiness if you marry this girl, once the thrill of "owning" her beauty wears off. If you two are unhappy, your families will end up unhappy, too. The truth is, once you begin to love someone for his/her beautiful personality and character, that person comes to look beautiful, anyway, and that is the kind of beauty that is really important. Your realization that character and personality are more important than beauty shows how mature you are. My guess is that she isn't, and I hope you will find someone more like you.

Answer 5

I've been getting headaches, more migraines really, since I was about 5. Due to some other medical problems I have had a CT scan, MRI and 2 EEG's while in the hospital. There was nothing unusual about the results of my tests. I frequently get headaches, and migraines, daily and pain killers don't work. So I know how you feel. Nothing I have tried has helped. I used to take Naproxen Sodium but I was pretty much living off that alone so I stopped taking them before I got addicted. I have been to a neurologist and she couldn't do anything for me, so I guess all I can say is hang in there, use cold compresses if it helps you, and if possible lay down in a dark quiet room until they go away.
cheers

Answer 6

Husband had similar problem with childhood migraines. Eventually they discovered that they were due to a low caffiene count in the fluid around his brain. They corrected the problem by giving him a caffiene medication one time that served to re-establish the proper amount of caffiene and he has NEVER had that problem again. I would say have them check for that as a possibility and see what you find out. I do know that the treatment my husband recieved is a ONE TIME thing because it can only be done one time without causing MAJOR side affects and possibly death, but once is ok and sometimes neccessary. Could also be your stress level or hormone level. Could be any number of things. Light sensitivity in the eyes, etc. But I'd start here and see what happens. Also, depending on age, it could be a result of the normal growing process of your body. "Growing pains". That is pretty common.

Answer 7

well....I had headaches as a child and when in college realized they may have been allergies. A decongestant really helps. I realized for the first time that I had been suffering unnecessarily all of my childhood and no one knew I had a stuffy head, pressure behind my eyes and nose and headache. I just thought that was what it feels like to be alive! I have had sensitivity to light too when having allergies. It is possible you could have migraine headaches too...but they are usually on one side. try over the counter tylenol w/ a antihistamine and decongestant, generic is fine. I get the one that says it is for allergies and SINUS problems, sinus is important as this is when they include a decongestant. hope this helps some!!

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has anyone had headaches since childhood and no doc. knows what the problem is? i have, what is your opinion?
Since i was in the 2nd grade i have had headaches all over my head. its different alot but mostly it is towards the front of my head. it never is triggered by anything, sometimes i acually wake up with them. i have perfect vision, ive had cat scans, little suction cups stuck to my head to check...

Answer 9

I can sort of relate. I have a 7 year old daughter who has been complaining of head aches for about 2 years now and the doctors can't find a problem with her. I just hope that she dosen't have this problem for the rest of her life. She comes home from school, stop playing with her sibling, and even wakes up some times with these head aches. Strange huh?

Answer 10

I cannot personally relate, but my boss seems to have the same issue. She has found that keeping her rest, water, and excersise intake on a good flow has helped with the severity of the headaches.

Also, consider that the metaphysical reason behind headaches is the "inability to forsee the future, or a lack of conviction in your daily routine." The books I have read on this recommend meditation daily on the goals you have set for yourself and the goals you have successfully accomplished.

Hope that helps at least a little.... :)