Ive been having back problems and also had a urinary infection but i got medicines for that and my doctor says im fine. But...ive been having serious headaches since 3 weeks and my doctor doesnt take this serious cause he still things that its because of my back. Please someone help me and tell me what to do ?
2007-04-25 16:58:40 · 11 answers · asked by Pepe J 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
The problem is that for all the different headaches that we have names for, their diagnosis is often difficult, and often can be mistaken.
It could be several things. Do you suffer from allergies? Specifically, allergies that trigger sinusitis? More interesting: most sinusitis-induced headaches are in fact migraine headaches.
While a bad back could be the cause, as your doctor noted, or your meds may be causing you problems (btw: Cranberry juice is very good for urinary tract infections) I agree with other posters who suggest you get a second opinion. Heck, if your insurance covers it, get a third. I got the impression from your post that your doctor was sort of waving you off. Maybe he has good reason, and then maybe he isn't interested in going any further with the diagnosis. (Also, with health plans being what they are, there may be constraints - limits - on how much care he can dole out. This was always a problem with HMOs, and in now an increasing problem with PPOs)
Either way, what is important is that YOU feel like someone is paying attention, and giving you the care you need..
2007-04-25 17:15:19 · answer #1 · answered by mc_2001_a1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink lots of water. The cause of a lot of people's headaches is mild dehydration. A good guideline is about 3-4 litres a day.
Yes you will pee a lot.. but so what... should improve the back ache also.
2007-04-25 17:05:05 · answer #2 · answered by Craig B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a second opinion. I have migraines often, since I was a kid, but I get tension headaches a lot too from my neck and back. Your doctor may be right, but it wouldn't hurt to get another doctor's opinion.
Hope you feel better soon.
2007-04-25 17:03:49 · answer #3 · answered by Kali's Mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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
2007-04-26 05:17:20 · answer #4 · answered by sweetu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be your back. i had what they called muscle spasm headaches from bad posture. it was something about the nerves tensing up in my back causing me to have headaches every day. they discovered this after all these brain/head scans, putting me on a special diet and everything. that happened for monthes b4 they actually discovered that it was from my posture.
2007-04-25 17:03:50 · answer #5 · answered by Mushroomhead Fan 24 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go back to the dr and make him understand they are serious and make the dr treat you. If he refuses then go see another dr. Even if you head pain in realted to your back pain something needs to be done about it, there is no need for you to stil around hurting
2007-04-25 17:04:05 · answer #6 · answered by frogsandducks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where is the headache located, on skull? Are you having any stiffness or pain in your neck??
2007-04-25 17:07:12 · answer #7 · answered by Yes Ma'am.. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get aspirins or join yoga class - this will get back u in good and healthy condition.
2007-04-25 17:11:24 · answer #8 · answered by justin1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it is better if you consult other doctor for second opinion.
2007-04-25 17:02:28 · answer #9 · answered by exo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If in doubt. politely ask for a second opinion.
2007-04-25 17:01:11 · answer #10 · answered by kaizen99 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋