suffering from constant headaches?

Question

I'm 25, and I work in a high pressured job ...... I have these massive, throbbing head aches, which can;'t be good....... paracetomol doesn't do the trick, anyone got any suggestions

NO, I won't change job!!

latnchk - what a moron you are!

Answer 1

THEN DONT ASK GEEZ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 2

Is the pain mainly on one side of your head?

Does it also feel centered on one eye?

If it is, then you have migranes which can be caused by any number of things and stress is one of them. Bright sunlight, sudden changes in your environment and other factors can also cause it. Paracetomol aint going to help - you need to go see your doc. I had migraines once and I took a pill called SaniMigrane which absolutely stopped the migranes in their track. Not sure if they still dish that out but it's worth a try.

If it is symtomoneous of a migrane, see your doc anyway. A few days off work will hint at whether this is stress related or something more serious.

Good Luck!

Answer 3

your right it isn't good people who have headaches constantly should have this checked into seeing how a headache means there is something going on in your brain such as a very high level of stress what you need to do even if it is when you get home think about taking a vacation or doing something that you really want to do which makes your job worth it if you want to go on a skiing trip and it is going to cost 5,000 well you need your job to pay for it so say ok this is worth it basicly making a goal and the more you strive for it it will take some of the pressure off your head and your not focussing so much on the stresses of your job and try meditation with soothing music and dim lights this also works

Answer 4

I would suggest a process of eliminating various foods from your diet. Simply avoid bread, then if the headaches continue, return bread to your diet but elimanate fish, or certain vegetables. Of course, this is a conservative approach but a better approach is to have a thorough diagnostic work-up with a brain scan to determine any vascular irregularity, or even the presence of a tumor.Many things can cause headaches and it could also be psychological. The best and wisest course is to see a physician and follow his advice or ask for a referral to a neurologist or a psychologist depending on his discovery. It is your life, and how to prolong it or at least make it comfortable is up to you.

Answer 5

I find tiger balm works well and 4head, the stuff you rub across your head, it can sting your eyes for a bit but gets rid of my headache. If your job is high stressed try taking regualr breaks, get some fresh air, keep hydrated and like someone else said, maybe get your eyes tested as eye strain can cause bad heads apparently.

Answer 6

hi!

there could be a number of reasons why you are getting headaches.

it may be your eyesight?

it could be particular foods you eat?

i suffered from headaches every day,paracemtol doesnt work, try co-codamol that is more powerful. You can by a pack of 100 from Boots for 6:99 i got the soluble ones since they work faster.

check your diet and write a diary-i found that eating too many potato foods gave me headaches.

make sure you drink plenty of water.

take care

Answer 7

It sounds like you could have a blood pressure issue. This could commonly be caused by high level of stress.If you do not have a familly history of Migrains, check your blood pressure with a doctor and increase your excersise levels.Also check your pilow for comfort level/neck strains etc.

Answer 8

May be you have a eye power and you are not wearing power lenses,
or..
You may be getting wisdom teeth.. or some tooth related problem. If you solve these headache may go away.
Other possibility is sinusis. Sinusis headache wont go without antibiotics course.

Answer 9

There is no shortage of headache relief medicines on the market. And painkillers have their place. Take acetaminophen, aspirin or ibuprofen according to package directions at the first sign of a headache. You can often nip it in the bud.

But then again, if headache relief were that simple, you wouldn't be asking this question. Or perhaps you're interested in a nondrug approach. If you have a headache right now, the tips that follow will help you feel better fast. Some will work for tension headaches, others may help your migraines and some just might help you prevent your next headache, whichever kind it is. :) Women doctors agree that it's a good idea to experiment: Headache remedies work differently for different headaches, for different women, at different times.

Thumbs up, pain down. Place your thumbs right in the center of each temple. Massage firmly using a circular motion for a minute or two, or until you feel relief. If I catch it early enough, I find that I can sometimes stop a headache.

Take a hot bath or shower. This may further help your muscles relax.

Visualize away your headache. Imagine that your headache pain is caused by a rope that's knotted and wrapped tightly around your head. Then concentrate hard on seeing it unknot, inch by inch. Watch as it slowly loosens and falls away from your head.

Try necking with a heating pad. When you have a stiff neck, you can get a headache, because the stiff muscles hurt and cause pain that can be felt in your head. Remedy? Apply a heating pad to the back of your neck to soothe the stiffness.

Ice a migraine. For easing migraines, ice usually works better than heat, most likely because of its action as a vasoconstrictor--it shrinks blood vessels pressing on nerve endings. A resealable plastic bag full of ice, wrapped in a kitchen towel, works.

Feverfew for you? For occasional headaches take the herb feverfew. Research on feverfew suggests that it can be effective as a headache remedy; I've used it with success. I recommend taking two feverfew capsules (available at health food stores) three times a day until your headache is gone. Studies indicate that feverfew has anti-inflammatory properties, which is why it might be particularly effective for migraine headaches.

Lie down in a dark room. If you have migraines lying down in a darkened room and napping for an hour or so can usually make the headache history.

Have a snack. You can get headaches from just being hungry, because your blood sugar drops.

Always be aware of when you last ate. Try eating smaller meals, spread more frequently throughout the day.

Take a coffee break. If you feel a migraine coming on, go someplace quiet and have a strong cup of coffee. Take aspirin or ibuprofen according to package instructions. Like ice, caffeine acts as a vasoconstrictor, which seems to help migraines.

Or, do the caffeine wean. The surprising thing about caffeine is that either too much or lack of it can trigger pain. Too much caffeine can lead to headaches, because of an increase in tension or a decrease in sleep (or both). Consuming less than the usual amount of caffeine can lead to very painful withdrawal headaches. Frequently, weekday coffee or cola drinkers may drink less on weekends, and they get fierce withdrawal headaches. If you get headaches, give up caffeinated drinks slowly and gradually--by four to six ounces a day--perhaps by diluting regular brew with decaf until you're finally caffeine-free. You should also substitute eight cups a day of noncaffeinated liquids, such as water, juices, skim milk or herbal teas.

Keep a headache diary. Both tension and migraine headaches can have triggers. Your monthly cycle can affect headaches, too. I suggest that you log the time of day and month, the foods, activities, moods--anything that could possibly trigger a headache. After a couple of weeks, read your diary. See if anything obvious is causing your headaches and avoid the source if you possibly can.

It's a very individual thing. For many, chocolate can be a migraine trigger--though it doesn't trigger my migraines--but red wine will immediately send me right around the bend.

Avoid migraine triggers. Avoid the most common offenders: that is, foods that have been aged, fermented, pickled or marinated. Other reputed problem foods are those containing monosodium glutamate, or MSG (such as canned soups), nitrates or nitrites (such as lunchmeats).

And some added help:

Once a migraine takes hold, it's a bugger to relieve.

Restock your magnesium. I read about an Italian study that indicates that people with migraines are likely to have lower blood levels of magnesium than non-migraine-sufferers, and suggests that magnesium supplements for people with migraines warrant further study. Good food sources of magnesium include green leafy vegetables, legumes, seafood, nuts and whole grains.

Regulate sleep patterns. People who work irregular shifts have trouble with their migraines. Circadian rhythms seem to play a part in migraines. Try to get to sleep and wake up at the same times each day and don't sleep late on weekends. Also, avoid napping during the day, as this may change your circadian rhythms.

Give aspirin a chance. An aspirin a day may keep migraines away. The problem with some of the prescription drugs used to try and prevent migraines (like beta and calcium channel blockers, antidepressants and mood-regulating drugs) is that they are like hitting a little problem with an awfully big hammer. Taking a regular 325-milligram aspirin tablet every other day, regularly, cut repeat migraine attacks by 20 percent. It might not work for everyone, but it's definitely worth trying, because if it works, it's an easy, inexpensive and relatively safe solution.

Hope this helps you. :)

Answer 10

I take about 4 or 5 Aspirin and go to bed.

Answer 11

Dyhidrocodine!