I've had this headache now since 2:00pm (its now 5:15pm)
I took 3 advils and laid down for a bit then took a cool bath.
I'm sick of having a headache but the worst is not knowing when I'm going to get one.
The headache is in my forehead, from the middle out to the temples. I'm in pain and I'm annoyed.
Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated!
2006-07-24 10:16:20 · 23 answers · asked by PrincipessaLHO 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
You have to find the 'trigger' that gives you these migraines
they sound the same as mine, but may not be the same trigger
you have to keep a food diary, everything you eat. EVERYTHING, including snacks has to go in the diary
usually my trigger food gives me migraine about 12/24 hrs after, but I know something is wrong after about 5 hrs
Tablets are like taking smarties, I ended up nearly overdosing on them with no relief from pain
It took about 4 years for me to realise my trigger, but take heart, it may be the same one for you.
Have you heard of Phenylananine and Aspartame?
look up the latter on the net!
it is sweetner (nutrasweet) and in all low sugar stuff, on pop bottles Phennylananine is in BOLD print, I wonder why?
it takes 1 month to clear this stuff from your system. give it a try, you have nothing to lose.
I sincerely hope this is the cause of your problem and you can get better fron it, when I get a bad one I lose 24hrs, I go almost unconscious and do not eat (can not) or drink during this period.
A cool bath works well for me, but I get in while it is as hot as I can stand, then I wait until it is stone cold, I have all lights off and curtains drawn.
2006-07-24 10:33:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, do you know why you have a headache? Some headaches are triggered by stress. I know that everytime I stress I always get a headache. It is good to take advil but not so many of them because they are non-steriod anti flammatory pills. If you take a lot of them they can erode your stomach lining and with stress may cause a possible ulcer. The best thing to do I would suggest is to take one pill and if that doesn't work then just rest or go see a doctor. It seems odd that a headache would last for so long. There may possibly be something wrong but I can't say anything much because I am not a doctor.
2006-07-24 10:20:07 · answer #2 · answered by vietlitogrl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a migraine probably, unless you get them at least once a week, then they may be a cluster headache, but you wouldn't be able to type if you had a cluster headache. Or do anything really. Cover your eyes with a cloth, go into a room that is as dark as possible, close the door and try to get some sleep in a sound and light free environment.
2006-07-24 10:18:35 · answer #3 · answered by herman_gill 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 28, a wife, mother of four, full time worker, & college student. I was having that problem & I found out two things that REALLY shocked me.
1. I have high blood pressure:
High blood pressure (hypertension)
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition in which the force of blood against artery walls is too strong. Over time, high blood pressure can damage the arteries, heart, and kidneys and can lead to heart disease and stroke.
High blood pressure can be treated effectively with lifestyle changes and medications that can reduce the risk of complications.
Blood pressure readings consist of an upper number and a lower number (such as 120 over 90 or 120/90). The upper number is systolic blood pressure; the lower number is diastolic blood pressure. Blood pressure readings are measured in units called millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). Normal blood pressure is 119 mm Hg systolic over 79 mm Hg diastolic or below.
A person has high blood pressure (hypertension) when either or both of the following are present:
The top number (systolic) is 140 mm Hg or higher.
The bottom number (diastolic) is 90 mm Hg or higher.
2.STRESS
Even when it seems like all is well. You will be surprised on how your daily life routines can weigh you down. Go and get yourself checked out. When I did my pressure was 144/90. I take medicine every day now to regulate it. So take care of yourself & get checked out. I might not be this but dont wait around trying to figure out what it could be. Get medical advice. :)
2006-07-24 10:26:31 · answer #4 · answered by 812BOSS 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you eaten anything today? I get those kind of headaches (from the symptoms you described) when my blood sugar is low, I'm hypoglycemic. Or you might be dehydrated, lack of water can cause horrible headaches. Hope you feel better.
2006-07-24 10:20:51 · answer #5 · answered by anglo_audiophile 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you been evaluated for headaches from you doctor?
Maybe itis a Migraine,? there are all kinds of headaches,
you just have to work with them to figure out and then find a way to treat it
2006-07-24 10:54:32 · answer #6 · answered by curious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may also be a sinus headache. How are your sinuses doing? Are they clogged up? I have headaches strictly in my forehead, and the best thing that I've found that works for me is Excederin Extra Strength. It's in a green bottle......good stuff. Hope you feel better soon.
2006-07-24 10:20:56 · answer #7 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you missed any meals. if you this can cause headaches and the fact that it is summer time you need to drink more water. This was what the doctor told my niece that was having really bad headaches.
2006-07-24 11:02:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink a soda . . if that doesn't work switch it up to better pain killers... (Vicoden, Pot, etc). If all that doesnt work take some OTC allergy med's . . they drain fluid from the ear & nasal cavaties & help relieve pressure . . . .good luck . . headaches suckkkkkkk
2006-07-24 10:19:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the above. If it is a migraine ordinary analgesics won't work, you need proper prescription medicine from a Doctor.
Jules, Australia.
2006-07-24 10:21:00 · answer #10 · answered by Jules G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋