I have had this headache on and off for the past 2 weeks. The pains shoot up from the back of my neck to the top of my head. Then it just sets there and throbs on the top of my head.
It hurts behind my eyes and makes it hard to focus..
Sometimes I can pull my hair where it is hurting and it will relieve some of the pressure.
I have taken Excedrin, tylenol, Ibuprofen, Tylenol 3 with codiene and other stuff... and nothing has really worked.. Do you recommend anything?
2007-03-14 15:19:36 · 5 answers · asked by Just Me 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
If your vision doesn't need to be checked, then it sounds like a tension headache. Those are the worst at times. Nothing over-the-counter seems to help. Ask your doctor for a short-term prescription for Valium. Valium is great for reducing both anxiety and muscular tension.
2007-03-14 15:24:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are my recommendations
Think about anything that has changed since you started getting headaches
Don't spend too much time with your computer or TV.
Breathing clean air don't forget to breath.
Get enough sleep.
Don't eat too much quick food or fast food.
Don't you drink soda.
Get at least color full 5 fruits and vegetables a day.
Get enough calcium.
Go on daily walks.
Try yoga.
Try aroma therapy.
Try eating foods high in Omega 3.
Peppermint oil may relive congestion and pain.
Valerian may help pain and is safer and cheaper then Valium.
Hang from a pull up bar.
Find a hot tub.
2007-03-14 15:46:37 · answer #2 · answered by marytormeye 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, see a chiropractor.
When your neck bones are not lined up properly, it causes the nerves to be compressed and the muscles to be put under strain.
Seeing a good chiro and getting massage are what help me keep my headaches away.
BTW, a lot of those pain meds will cause your pain to be worse when they wear off. This is because they work by inhibiting the nerve receptors,with a chemical. The chemical is irritating and leaves them raw creating more pain. Can be a vicious cycle.
2007-03-14 15:25:49 · answer #3 · answered by jhvnmt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see a chiropractor. Only a doctor can diagnose the cause of your headaches after doing a complete history, and physical, orhtopedic, or neurologic exams.
2007-03-16 11:12:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
heating pad and cough drops, and gargling salt water, strangely enough I have had these symptoms lately and and this is what begin to really help me. Keep me posted via email if you want.
2007-03-14 15:25:21 · answer #5 · answered by 5-Stars 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋