My son just turned 15. He has been complaining of frequent headaches for over couple of years, and the situation is getting worse, tylenol and motrin do not help any more. Doctor's appointment again today. They say it's nothing.
2006-12-11 23:52:40 · 14 answers · asked by Just asking 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
i used to have REALLY bad headaches when i was younger. then i found out i was diabetic and the headaches were because my blood sugar was so high, hope it's not that, but if it is better to find out sooner than later
2006-12-11 23:56:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry to hear he is going through this. Sounds to me like migraine headaches. I have been through migraine headaches as well and there can be a lot of reasons for it.
One could be stress, emotional or physical stress. Talk to him, teenagers tend to keep everything to themselves. See if he's been having problems in school etc.
Back and neck problems - tension in your neck muscles can lead to migraines.
Dehydration - perhaps he is not getting enough fluids, he should drink at least 2 Liters of plain water a day.
Vision problems - a slight blurry vision can cause a big problem, he might think its not a big deal , but getting glasses might just make that little bit a whole lot better!
Fatigue- not getting enough sleep can also be an issue. He should get at least 8 hours of sleep every night.
Well, there's more, but these are some of the main triggers for migraines.
If he should have other symptoms, like dizziness, trouble with speech, black outs or anything else, you should have him get a ct scan.
I hope this helped....
PS: Often times, when you have a bad migraine, tylenol and motrin are useless, so don't give him too much of that stuff. Instead try other meds recommended by your doc.
2006-12-12 08:46:53 · answer #2 · answered by Higgmom06 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My youngest son use to have headaches like this and I started watching his habits. . .sleeping,playing,eating and for vision problems (as he did wear glasses).
I began to pick up on some things.
Not wearing his glasses affected his headaches.
Sleeping and playing didn't seem to present a problem unless he didn't get enough sleep or if he got his head hit while playing.
His diet did show the biggest problem. . . too many carbs/starches or sugar ALWAYS proved to give him a headache.
He's had no diagnoses but even now as an adult,he can tell if he has too many cokes,too much candy etc he will most definately get a headache.
As a teenager he thought I BSN him but once he started to listen to me he too began to see what I was telling him was correct.
He has always been and still seems to be that person who is an accident waiting to happen and he can now realize a sugar connection to this.
Now as an adult he definately watches his sugar intake and though still undiagnosed he and I both believe him to be like me. . .hypoglycemic though I haven't been diagnosed either but the prevention seems better vs those horrible headaches whether we are ever diagnosed or not.
He and I both do not eat sugar stuff until we have had a decent meal to help counteract the sugar effect and it works well for both of us.
It is said that most people who are hypoglycemic do often times end up being diabetic so my son and I are watching this very closely.
2006-12-12 09:02:45 · answer #3 · answered by Just Q 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
learn how to do yoga "neck rolls"
also, sit in chair with elbows on a tallish table... drop head between elbows and bring elbows in close to neck while hanging head gently.
also stand in hot shower and get warm, then turn water to full cold for 30 seconds. Make sure to get your upper back and neck good and cold. Then go back and forth from hot to cold a few times.
if these things help significantly, perhaps the problem is only from posture imbalance and muscular tension. if that is the case, I suggest more yoga and a quick weightlifting routine. have someone teach you either one or both.
it sounds like this is more than just posture though... the other suggestions here are good - eyes, teeth, hydration, diabetes
consider possible caffeine sensitivity or an allergy.
good luck
2006-12-12 08:01:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Headache is a pain in the head, scalp or neck. Headaches can be
caused by minor problems like eyestrain, lack of coffee or more
serious reasons like head injury, brain tumors, encephalitis and
meningitis. Taking painkillers continuously can have harmful side
effects, so it is better to modify your lifestyle. More information
available at http://tinyurl.com/q8696
2006-12-12 11:46:54 · answer #5 · answered by parijat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be possession. Try sprinkling holy water at him and saying "the power of Christ compels you". If his head starts turning in a circle and he starts puking then he is indeed demonized. Call for a priest.
Otherwise he could just have something less exciting like a brain tumour or tension headaches or a migraine. We can medicate for it but you have to see a doctor. If seeing your current doctor does not help then go see another one.
2006-12-12 07:55:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I had this problem and it was all due to allergies. After many years of suffering, I finally went to an allergist. He has me on two kinds of medicines, two nasal sprays, and two inhalers to help me with my allergies and headaches. I have not had any headaches since going to the allergist. I would recommend that you have your doctor refer your son to an allergist.
2006-12-13 03:00:58 · answer #7 · answered by ironchain15 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about Migraines ? worse headaches there are . Stress Migraines with his Doctor
2006-12-12 07:56:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may not be drinking enough water. Its worth the try to let him have at least eight glasses a day. If it persists take him to a doctor. He may be suffering with migranes.
2006-12-12 07:55:23 · answer #9 · answered by Myrtle 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call a different doctor for a second opinion :)
2006-12-12 07:59:50 · answer #10 · answered by woohea07 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋