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Hello,
I wanted to see if anyone could tell me what is going on with me. I used to have an ear infection for 2 yrs or so but I took some meds for that and now I am ok, the thing is that I keep on getting dizzy whenever I get up from a lay down and sitting position no matter how fast or slow I get up, sometimes its even when I am just walking. I just started to get headaches, some of them are just on one side of my head but they switch. I also tend to feel like my head is too heavy and so i tilt it to the side to make it more bearable, but this is not everyday. I dont have highblood preassure since i check it everyday and its around 103/61. Sometimes I have a headache so strong that I feel as if one of my veins pops up in my forehead but it doesnt.. and the pain is so unbearable. Anything will help ty

Answer 1

It sounds like chronic migranes....I myself have endured daily migranes my entire life...here are some tips and some info I hope will help you...A migraine is a severe, debilitating form of headache that typically appears as a throbbing ache near the side of the forehead. Over time, the ache often intensifies to a disabling pain. Migraines are usually a chronic condition, occurring repeatedly throughout a person’s life.

Migraines are considered a type of vascular headache because they involve blood vessels, nerves and chemicals in the brain. Although the exact cause of this type of headache is not fully understood, a number of factors that can trigger the condition have been identified. These include sensory stimulus (e.g., bright lights, loud noises, certain odors), stress and certain foods (e.g., chocolate, nuts, peanut butter).

A migraine differs from other types of headaches because it is usually more severe and often accompanied by a number of other symptoms, such as nausea and/or vomiting. In some people, temporary visual changes (e.g., hallucinations, blind spots) may occur before the headache appears. Known as aura, these warning symptoms only occur in about one–fifth of migraine suffers. Migraine with aura (classic migraine) and migraine without aura (common migraine) are the two most common types of migraine.

A number of serious conditions (e.g., stroke, blood clot, brain tumor) can cause severe headaches that may be mistaken for migraines. To rule out these conditions, a physician evaluates the patient by taking a medical history and performing a physical examination. Diagnostic tests, including imaging studies (e.g., MRI, CAT scan) and electroencephalogram (EEG), may also be performed.

There is no known cure for migraines. However, there are a number of methods used to control symptoms and prevent future episodes. These include medications (e.g., beta blockers, acetaminophen), biofeedback and self–hypnosis. Patients may also prevent migraines by altering their lifestyle to avoid factors that trigger the headaches.

The National Headache Foundation (NHF) estimates that more than 28 million Americans experience migraines. However, it is often overdiagnosed. The disease is more common in women, people between the ages of 15 and 55, and those with a family history of the condition.

Migraines develop differently among individuals with a varied combination of symptoms. For this reason, migraines are often undiagnosed in the general population. The NHF estimates that even among people with complaints of severe disability from the condition, a large percentage do not receive a diagnosis of migraine.

Although they can be debilitating, migraines pose little risk of severe damage to a person’s overall health. However, patients should seek emergency medical treatment when a headache is accompanied by symptoms not experienced with previous migraines (e.g., speech problems, loss of balance), as it may indicate a more serious medical condition.Migraine headaches seem to be caused in pat by changes in the level of a body chemical called serotonin. Serotonin plays many roles in the body and it can have an effect on blood vessels. When serotonin levels are high, blood vessels constrict (shrink). When serotonin levels fall, the blood vessels dilate (swell). This swelling can cause pain or other problems. Many things can affect the level of serotonin in your body, including your blood sugar level, certain foods and hormone levels in women.

What does a migraine feel like?

The pain of a migraine headache can be intense. It can get in the way of your daily activities. Migraines aren't the same in all people. Possible symptoms of migraines are listed below:

Symptoms of migraines

Intense throbbing or dull aching pain, usually on one side of your head
Nausea, vomiting
Changes in how you see, including blurred vision or blind spots in your vision
Bothered by light, noise and odours
Feeling tired
Confusion
Stuffy nose
Feeling cold or sweating
Still or tender neck
Light headed
Tender scalp
Symptoms worsen with movement

Are there different kinds of migraine headaches?

Yes. The two most common are migraine with aura and migraine without aura.

Migraines with aura or classic migraines start with a set of warning signs are called the aura.
The aura often involves changes in the way you see. You may see flashing lights. You may temporarily lose some of your vision, such as your side vision, in one or both eyes.

You may also feel a strange prickly or burning sensation or muscle weakness on one side of your body. These sensations may seem to march through your body. You may also have trouble communicating. The aura may also involve feelings of depression, irritability and restlessness.
Auras last about 15 to 30 minutes. Head pain usually follows the aura, though sometimes the two overlap or the head pain never occurs. The head pain of migraines with aura may occur on one or both sides of your head.

Migraines without aura or common migraines don't start with an aura. Migraines without aura may start more slowly than migraines with aura, last longer and interfere more with daily activities. The pain of migraines without aura may be on just one side of your head. If you have severe headaches without an aura that don't seem to be caused by muscle tension, they may be migraines without aura.

How long do migraines usually last?

Migraines may last from four to 24 72 hours. They may happen once or twice a year or daily.

What things may set off a migraine?

Certain things can set off migraines in some people. Foods that contain tyramine, sodium nitrite or phenylalanine (see above) can lead to migraines. Other things that may also contribute to migraines include the following:

Strong odors, perfumes, bright light or loud noises
Changes in Weather or altitude
Being really tired, stressed or depressed or the let-down after an intense or stressful event
Changes in sleeping patterns or sleeping time, especially sleeping late or sleeping less or longer than usual
Missing meals or fasting
Menstrual periods, birth control pills or hormones for some women
Medications including analgesics

Foods that may trigger migraines

Aged, canned, cured or processed meat, including bologna, game, ham, herring, hot dogs, pepperoni and sausage. Meat tenderizer
Aged cheese Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
Alcoholic beverages, especially red wine Nuts and peanut butter
Aspartame Onions, except small amounts for flavoring
Avocados Papaya
Beans, including pole, broad, lima, Italian, navy, pinto and garbanzo beans Passion fruit
Brewer's yeast, including fresh yeast coffee cake, donuts and sourdough bread Pea pods
Caffeine in excess Pickled, preserved or marinated foods, such as olives and pickles, and some snack foods
Canned soup or bouillon cubes Raisins
Caffeine-containing foods and drinks Red plums
Chocolate, cocoa and carob Sauerkraut
Cultured dairy products, such as buttermilk and sour cream Seasoned salt
Figs Snow peas
Lentils Soy sauce

How are migraines treated?

There are two types of migraine treatments. Some treatments are used to relieve the headache pain. Most of these treatments should be started as soon as you think you're getting a migraine. The other group includes treatments that are used to prevent headaches before they occur.

People with known trigger factors, such as specific foods or stress, may help themselves by changing their diet or their lifestyle, but if this doesn't work, they may need medicine.

To broke an attack, the earlier the treatment is started, the better the chances that it will work. Medications as well as the tips listed seem to be the most effective. Drugs include painkillers such as acetaminophen, aspirin, anti-inflammatory (some examples are: ibuprofen, naproxen, ketorolac) or combining those with other agents such as caffeine or codeine. In several cases, you may need to receive a stronger medication or intravenous treatment (Often in an emergency room) with specific drugs that are aimed to kill the attack.

A new group of drugs called triptans prescribed as a pill, nose spray or injection, look promising as they are fast acting and have less side effects. Your doctor can try to help you find which approach will work best for you or is suitable according to your health.

Can non-prescription medicines help relieve the pain?

Yes. Non-prescription medicines can help migraine pain. They include aspirin, acetaminophen and ibuprofen. If taken as soon as the headache begins, these can work well.

What about prescription medicines?

NSAIDS (Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs) can be very good at helping migraine pain and may be an option for you (some examples are: Naproxen and Diclofenac)

People with more severe pain may need prescription medicine. A medicine called ergotamine can be effective alone or combined with other medicines (an example is Cafergot). Dihydroergotamine (some examples are: Migranal, D.H.E. 45) is related to ergotamine and can be helpful.

Other prescription medicines for migraines include sumatriptan (an example is Imitrex), zolmitriptan (an example is Zomig), naratriptan (an example is Amerge), rizatriptan, almotriptan and fravatriptan.

Combinations of medicines are also available.

If the pain won't go away, stronger medicine may be needed, such as a narcotic (an example is Stadol nasal spray) or medicines that contain a barbiturate. These medicines can be habit forming and should be used cautiously.


Can medicine help prevent migraines?

Yes. Medicine to prevent migraines may be helpful if your headaches happen often or if your headaches make it hard for you to work and function. Examples of medicines used to prevent migraines include propranolol (an example is Inderal), anticonvulsants (an example is Valproate), antidepressants such as amitryptyline and SSRI's (serotonin reuptake inhibitors).

An Angrotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor (ACEI), lisinopril, may also have a role in preventing migraines. Riboflavin and feverfew are also taken by some people to prevent migraines.

Tips on reducing the pain of an attack

Lie down in a dark, quiet room
Put a cold compress on your forehead
Massage your scalp
Put pressure on your temples

Answer 2

Seems like you have a very bad weekness. Are you on any diet? Do you excersice? How much active you are? Do you have any other sickness? Get a diagonesis of your blood, and you need a lot other check up. Get some glucose drinks and eat properly. Don't let there be any weekness, you need to investigate on behalf of a doctor.

Answer 3

dizziness can be caused by something wrong in the inner ear; has your doctor looked carefully in your ear? 2 yrs is a long time to have an ear infection.. maybe it never cleared up. or there is still fluid in there. maybe it's migraines. keep a notebook of everything you do, write down when the headaches occur. show it to your dr. don't let him push you around, demand help.

Answer 4

Bloody tampons, cottage cheese like yeast infections, homemade douches (always a bad idea), and my favorite - boils on their naughty bits that constantly leak pus.... .... Women's Health FTW! edit: *looks up @ Trip* Oops...

Answer 5

You could have a blood pressure drop when you stand up, which would cause dizziness. You could also have vertigo. Have your doctor check it out.

Answer 6

You really should see a dr. That sounds like something way to serious to tell you about on here. Please go see a dr. or better yet go to the er. You really need help.

Answer 7

Better you can consult with doctor.