My head throbs constantly and feels like there is pressure there when I touch my head. Lots of the time it hurts to the touch over the place where I get my headeaches (which is in the back of my head.) I get dizzy when I stand up and sometimes I can't hear very well in one ear. I'm afraid but my general practitioner keeps telling me I'm dehydrated. What do I do? Is this really bad?
2007-03-26 16:39:07 · 8 answers · asked by Skyla 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Dehydration is a problem which, to some extent can be treated by you yourself. Make sure you get yourself plenty of water at regular intervals - A glass every two hours regularly should be good enough - but you will have to be disciplined about it.
Your symptoms seem to quite severe and painful - so just the dehydration part may not work. Is it a constant and continous headache you are facing? Or is it one which keeps occurring on a regular frequency? If it is the latter , the time and tested method is keeping a headache diary. Each time a headache triggers off, note down the food you took just before it started, the environment(if unusual) that you were in, mental state(stress?), and any drugs you may have taken for other purposes just earlier. It will not produce a quick result , but over time, you will be able to nail down your headache triggers, and adress them directly.
Headaches,for me, are the worst body pain. I sincerely hope and pray you are relieved of your problem.
2007-03-26 16:52:18 · answer #1 · answered by mostlyharmless 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well up to this point an expert could only narrow it down to
18 possibilities. Most are benign, but more info is needed. Neuro cases are best left for neurologists. So i definetly recommend going to see one very soon, especially if there is a risk of being serious. That aside, make a note of specifics, patterns & unique symptoms to look for & relay to any doc:
(Just a brief list of some things to look for: )
1.) new onset or have you had this pattern before?
2.) any specific triggers (food,meds,alcohol,taxes)?
3.) family history of migraines?
4.) one side or both sides of the head?
5.) does it wake you from sleep?
6.) do you have Very Low or High blood pressure?
7.) Fever...could indicate meningitis or sinus infection?
8.) any nausea/vomiting or blackouts?
9.) Ringing in the ears or just hearing loss?
10.) Can't hear well in one ear..is this new? (like 2 days?)
***If so, Stop reading this & go to an E.R.,
"do not pass go," "do not collect $200..." ***
A general practitioner is just that, general.....
So a neurologist would be more qualified here. Good Luck!
2007-03-27 00:40:50 · answer #2 · answered by xx_the_foreseer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, you probably are dehydrated. 90% of us are. Drinking water will help, but not stop the headaches. What you should do is get some magnesium and start taking it daily. It will replenish what your body is desperately missing. Eventually, the headaches will vanish. For now, use an ice pack and some tea tree oil or oil of lavender (rub on the spot that is throbbing). I used to suffer from migraines all the time in college and when I started this regimen, I get one migraine a year now, and before it was one every week. Hang in there, it will work for you. Get better soon.
2007-03-26 23:47:36 · answer #3 · answered by FireBug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If food or water don't help it, I would get a second opinion, maybe even a third, just to be on the safe side.
Headache with dizziness could well be dehydration I'm sure, or low sugar, but the part about your hearing...I'm no doctor or medial anything, but I've never heard of that as a symptom for basic dehydration...
2007-03-26 23:44:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
All the advice here is spot on. Definately go to your doctor if you cant get relief.
I got great relief from the information here:
http://snipurl.com/headachecure
Its for migraines but is great for general headaches and head pain
2007-03-27 00:01:09 · answer #5 · answered by cvoneau 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK well in my culture squeeze some lemon juice near your eye on the side(not in your eye) and rub it. IT REALLY WORKS!!!!! good luck
2007-03-26 23:50:14 · answer #6 · answered by fcfoeva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like really poor nutrition to me......take vitamins, eat 5 small whole meals a day, and please drink water ( vitamin water tastes great) LOTS of water specially with this weather..... rest well........please take care of your self.
Make sure you follow that basic pyramid of foods in your diet.
2007-03-26 23:48:34 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should go to doctor and get it check out cuz u probly have something u can get treated asap
2007-03-26 23:43:04 · answer #8 · answered by teddybearangel2007 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋