My head is killing me...seriously!!?

Question

im 12 years old and i get horrible headaches. They are always in the very middle of my brain, or near the back of the head (normally in the middle) ive gotten my period and i dont have raging hormones so dont say its that ( i have horomones, but there leveled out) and i dont think im under any stress. theres little problems at home and none at school. so i really dont think its stress. Sometimes there so bad that i Cry, and cry, and cry, and clench my head. my mom thinks its stuff with school (but its not, nothing happens there, im best friends with everybody basically) ive been getting my headaches for a year and they've just gotten much worse...much much worse. I went to the doctor and I got a CAT scan, which turned out to be nothing and then the doctor stopped calling. when i was born in Vancouver i had a cyst (not sure what kind) and they wanted to kill me to operate on my brain and my parents didnt want them to so we moved around Canada till we got to Halifax(continue reading plz)

and the doctors there said that it was nothing. then 11 years later they started acting up really bad. is it possible for a cyst to lie Dornment? could it be a tumor that wasnt picked up on the CAT scan? please i really want this to stop, any suggestions? (IF THERE ARE DOCTORS YOUR OPPINION WOULD MEAN THE WORLD TO ME, I REALLY WANT MY HEAD TO BE HAPPY AGAIN) i get the headaches every day and sometimes Throw up.

Im not sensitive to light or loud noises...And Im an active reader but i always read with a light on and i have reading glasses. I got my eyes checked last month

My Uncle said that it could be diabeties???

Answer 1

A number of things could be causing your headaches. First of all, do you get the basic health requiremens in: drink enough water, eat right, exercise regularly, take a multivitamin, get enough sleep?

Certain foods can contribute to headaches. Pay attention to what you eat when you get a headache. Is there something in common at least most times? That could be a trigger food. You could avoid that particular food for a few days and see if it affects your headaches. If not, it's probably not a trigger food.

Try to limit your consumption of processed and fatty foods, as well as caffeine. These could contribute to headaches.

You could also try taking a magnesium suppliment. Magnesium deficiencies can cause identical symptoms to migraine. This route can take three months or more for it to help as you have to wait for enough of the suppliment to be absorbed into your system.

One other thing I can suggest that avoids the use of prescription drugs is going to see a chiropracter. Talk to your parents about the possibility of this. If your spine is subluxated (one or more vertebrae out of alignment), it could be putting pressure on your nerves, causing headaches. Regular adjustments correct the positioning of the spine and relieve the pressure.

Answer 2

do you drink enough water , do you strain ur eyes at school? Do you eat enough..it could also be from caffiene. Maybe the way u are sitting in school, is causing them!! The only way to really find out is to keep seeing doctors !!! Sounds like migraines...what do you take for these headaches?? try migraine over the counter pills, or even sinus headaches?? where is the headache located?? that could help a lot !! Also keep a journal of when you get your headaches you might start to see a pattern! There are 3 main types of headaches
tension headaches are the most common type of headache and are often caused by stress and emotional strain. Most adults have tension headaches from time to time. Which are usually located upper back and neck , base of the head, ears , eyes
Cluster headaches are recurring headaches that occur in groups or cycles. The headaches appear suddenly and cause severe, debilitating pain on one side of the head, along with a watery eye and nasal congestion on the affected side of the head.
The cause of cluster headaches is unknown. Although there is no cure for cluster headaches, medications can reduce the frequency and duration of the painful headaches.
Migraines are painful, sometimes disabling headaches that are often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light, noise, and smell. These throbbing headaches usually occur on only one side of the head, although the pain can shift from one side of the head to the other, or can occur on both sides at the same time.

Migraines involve changes in chemicals and blood vessels in the brain, which trigger pain signals leading to headache and other symptoms.

Migraine headaches tend to recur. A migraine headache typically lasts 4 to 24 hours but in some cases can last up to 3 days. Some people have symptoms, such as visual disturbances, that occur before a headache starts. These symptoms are called a migraine aura.

Some people have several headaches per month; others have headaches much less often. Treatment usually includes medications to prevent a migraine from occurring or to stop a migraine once it begins. In some people, migraines may be triggered by certain foods or smells. Eliminating exposure to these triggers may stop the headaches.

Common causes of headaches include:

Alcohol, caffeine, or other drug use or withdrawal.
Changes in the levels of chemicals in the body (neurotransmitters).
Coughing or sneezing.
Dehydration.
Dental problems or procedures, such as pain from grinding the teeth or from a root canal.
Eating or drinking cold foods and fluids.
Emotional stress.
Exposure to smoke or fumes from chemicals, including carbon monoxide.
Eyestrain.
Fever.
High altitude. Lower oxygen levels at high altitudes can cause headaches.
Medical procedures, such as the aftereffects of a lumbar puncture (spinal tap).
Medications. Many medications can cause headaches.
Muscle strain in the neck, upper back, or shoulder muscles.
Upper respiratory infections

Most people don't even know they have diabetes so ask ur doc to do a blood test, and type 2 diabetes none of the symptoms say headaches.

Answer 3

I feel your pain. I had jmy first migraine headache when I was just 9. It was horrible and I was so ill I actually threw up.. I have them from time to time even now 30+ yrs later. I agree with all of the previous answers; however, one important factor has been left out. Weather also causes extreme headaches. Along with paying attention to your foods and water intake, pay attention to the weather fronts and other changes occuring in the atmosphere. These types of headaches will disable you if you don't medicate at onset. I learned of this from the school of hard knocks. Good luck and I hope you find something that works for you.

Answer 4

hey, I'm 17 now.. but when i was 12 i started getting horrible headaches and i found out that i had a cyst and had it removed when i was 13 but that was not the cause of my headaches cause i still get them all the time. i found that sleep, taking pain med. as soon as possible, laying down, putting a hot/cold (depends on my headaches) rag on my head and massaging the part of my head that hurts helps. i would talk to your parents about seeing a neurologist. they might have a better ideal of what is wrong and how they can help you... especially if your headaches are as bad as you say they are.. go see a specialist... and sometimes it could be just hormones.

Answer 5

Have you had your eyes checked lately? Are you on the computer alot? Do you read alot? Play video games alot? All of this can cause severe headaches. Try paying attention to what you are doing when your headaches start. If you begin to notice a patern of what you are doing in regards to when they start, then you may have found your solution.
Also, I would see your doctor and explain the situation to them.
At the very least, you may just be a person who has migraines. Lots of people do, they just learn to deal with it and manage it.
Good luck!

Answer 6

It could be migraines. I have had headaches for years and the doctor's didn't do anything really and I found out eventually that I have migraines. It hurts so bad, you feel sick and are sensitive to the light. Hope I've helped.

Answer 7

Don't know what's wrong, but a pack of ice on it and lying down should help. Try and nap.

I had headaches where I'd vomit from the pain, then I learned about the ice trick.

Answer 8

chill chuck. worrying will make your headaches worse. my sister had really bad headaches for two years and then they just stopped. and ask your uncle to in future not say stuff that will stress you out because well it will probs make your head hurt more!