2007-04-12 01:00:04 · 9 answers · asked by annabelle 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
A headache is pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck. Serious causes of headaches are extremely rare. Most people with headaches can feel much better by making lifestyle changes, learning ways to relax, and occasionally by taking medications.
Keep a headache diary to help identify the source or trigger of your symptoms. Then modify your environment or habits to avoid future headaches. When a headache occurs, write down the date and time the headache began, what you ate for the past 24 hours, how long you slept the night before, what you were doing and thinking about just before the headache started, any stress in your life, how long the headache lasts, and what you did to make it stop. After a period of time, you may begin to see a pattern.
A headache may be relieved by resting with your eyes closed and head supported. Relaxation techniques can help. A massage or heat applied to the back of the upper neck can be effective in relieving tension headaches.
Try acetaminophen, aspirin, or ibuprofen for tension headaches. DO NOT give aspirin to children because of the risk of Reye's syndrome.
Migraine headaches may respond to aspirin, naproxen, or combination migraine medications.If over-the-counter remedies do not control your pain, talk to your doctor about possible prescription medications.
Lipton RB, Bigal ME, Steiner TJ, Silberstein SD, Olesen J. Classification of primary headaches. Neurology. August 10, 2004;63(3):427-35.
2007-04-12 01:23:18 · answer #1 · answered by henry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont get such bad headaches so I take panadol if I need to.. but most of the time I just drink water or something cold, try to avoid TV or computers that can make your headaches even worse and sleep.
2007-04-12 01:15:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suffer with migraines and i find the best way to get rid is to take two pills a painkiller of modarate stregnth should be okay and then take a lay down in a nice dark room and relax breath in and out deeply and just chill out iff you keep getting them see your gp
2007-04-12 01:04:19 · answer #3 · answered by kirsty c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had the best results with Excedrin. It works quickly, even on migraines.
2007-04-12 01:08:18 · answer #4 · answered by Kari N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First try eating something. If that doesn't help after a couple of hours, try taking a long nap.
2007-04-12 01:06:53 · answer #5 · answered by ladyofyorkies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink a bunch of water........like 4-5 glasses full. Most likely you are dehydrated.
2007-04-12 01:49:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no real answer, all headaches are diff. is a sinus headache, a migraine,tension? go to webmd it may help
2007-04-12 01:03:46 · answer #7 · answered by lady d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take an aspirin or tylenol or advil.
2007-04-12 01:03:53 · answer #8 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love excedrin.
2007-04-12 01:04:35 · answer #9 · answered by Claire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
having sex is the best way
2007-04-12 01:02:36 · answer #10 · answered by dogandcat 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋