Any ideas on causes of constant headaches?

Question

I have been having headaches for around 2years now, worsening in pain and length. I have had a brain scan last june and it was clear. The headaches are located at the front of my skull, above my temples and accross my forehead and can vary in length from 30minutes to hours at a time.

Painkillers have no effect and i have been treated for sinusitis and taken migraine drugs such as dicloflex and zomigtriptan which resulted in my body going into a fit.

The front of my forehead always feels tense even as i relax in the bath or lying down and the only way i can make them stop is to go to sleep which is often difficult.

I have seen several GPs and specialists in neurology and none have been able to trace the cause. I also went to the opticians and my sight is apparently fine.

So I am looking for anyoe who has experienced similar symptoms or can offer ideas of what the cause could be and how to stop ths or at least ease it as its driving me up the walls having them every day!!!!

Answer 1

I am sorry for what are suffering from but what can i say is that you should take care of yourself have a regulated food system try to eat so many vegetables all kind cause each one has a specific effects specially carrots and also olive oil it is wonderful by experience try also the different kinds of fruits a proverb says an apple a day keep the doctor away
be away of cigarettes and drugs and alcoholic drinks
sleep early and wake up early try to have 10minute at down cause the air is extremely fresh and good to the brain
sports and walk are the physical needs of our bodies
laugh and have fun it makes your brain works regularly
that's what can say to you friend relax and keep away of stree and problems life is simple we should live it as it is
take care of yourself
be easy
follow your doctor
love yourself and your life

Answer 2

It could very possibly be tension headaches. I suffered with them literally all my life- I've tried OTC pain relievers, presription- nothing worked. I would wake up with a headache and have it all day long- even bending over to pick something up would trigger them.

I was going to try acupuncture when my (now) chiropractor offered to start adjustments in my neck, and the results, honestly, are tremendous. My neck being out of alignment (my whole life) was causing the muscles in my neck to tense up, which triggered my headaches (tension headaches begin in the neck). Now I can feel them coming on when my neck hurts, before I even feel pain in my head. At first I was going around 2x a week, then 1x a week, to 2-3x a month, and now I go about every month 1/2 (I've been going since late last year). It's a great alternative to taking medicine (years of advil completely tore my stomach up), so I would recommend possibly trying a chiropractor. I truly hope you can find the solution that helps you- headaches are a horrible thing to live with. Take care.

Answer 3

I would demand to see the top consultant for Neuroscience.

I was diagnosed with a cerebral aneurysm 12 years ago and a week before it was discovered I had constant headaches that were so bad it felt like my head was in a vice.

I'm not saying you've got this but I would seriously seek a second, third, fourth opinion. Very good luck indeed!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 4

I haven't had a headache for two yrs, but I do get them often. Call me crazy, but I seek chiropractic care for my headaches. There is usually an imbalance in my neck of lower back that causes my headaches. The more often my headaches happen, I know that I just need an adjustment! Give it a try, It works for me!

Answer 5

It sounds just like a typical stress headache.
If you have tried the medical model route, you might consider alternative medicine.
Always go on a persons recommendation and check out practitioners qualifications.
Many G.P.'s can recommend someone.
Hope you find a "cure"

Answer 6

There is no medicine for H/A OR MIGRAINE. Not only these but for almost all painful diseases. Hence they become chronic.
Acidity, excessive wind, cold , heat, sour food and sinusitis, constipation, intestinal inflammation;
Blockage in the flow of Vital Energy are their causes. None of them can be treated with medicine. Our 100% success in treating migraine &H/A confirms it.
Acupuncture is the best treatment. I can treat it with naturopathy and YOG, but how can you manage pl see.
Avoid late sleeping if possible;spicy, sour, stale bakery foods and alcohole.
Sweet foods, sweet fruits, milk, rice and good sleep will help you.
But you try one herbal remedy- two drops of drumstick leaves' juice in opposite nostril if one side pains and both nostrils if full H/A will give you rescue. Betel leaf helps but it isvery strong.
If it is acute pl search a painful point 3-6 mm behind your thumb nail and press it, H/A will disappear within 30 seconds.

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Answer 7

Sounds like muscle imbalances due too injuries or uneven muscle development. I've had head aches for many years due to injuries. There is a solution but it takes effort
Number of injuries + severity of injury + elapsed time - effort =fix if you have a large backlog it will also take a long time.
http://www.helium.com/tm/148271

I figured it out when I was 100% trashed so I'm still working on the backlog.

Answer 8

still sounds like sinus pain to me. I had em straight thru for years. Finally went to a sinus center, had pics taken of my sinuses and found them blocled with polyps. Had surgery last year, and bingo, no more frontal headaches. Also, try "ocean spray" brand saline spray in your nose, it's harmless, over the counter, and works to help prevent sinus problems.

Answer 9

try to get on a prophylactic med. i've been on a lot of different daily meds to prevent headaches-i've been getting migraines for 17 years now and have been on every thing under the sun for them, but if you feel better when you can destress and sleep, my suggestions are: prophylactic meds, anti-anxiety/muscle relaxer, and Botox.

If you want to go the non-drug route, try yoga, acupuncture, hypnotherapy and chiropractic treatment. (none ever gave me lasting results)

Botox works great for that feeling of muscle tightness in your head...it paralyzes the muscles (not to the point of dysfunction) and makes it harder for them to constrict as tightly. I'm getting my next set of shots on monday!

Answer 10

Perhaps the head scans didn't catch it because its sinuses.
People experience sinus headaches different ways, if you have a fungus in your sinus cavity it could cause pressure headaches that have nothing to do with your brain.