I have really bad headaches?

Question

hi ive been getting really bad headaches. ive even went to to get an eye examination but they said my eye sight is fine. when i wake up its ok but in the middle of the day i just get it really bad when im concentrating on work. my head and eyes and my neck really hurts ive been getting theses for a week now. first i thought it was minor thinking it would go away but its not...i also dont get to sleep..i just cant my friend recommended a temple balm....please help i want to get rid of this

Answer 1

There are many triggers common to the work environment. These include, but are not limited to: caffeine, nutri-sweet (artificial sweetener found in diet drinks and other sugar-free products), stress, lack of sleep, improper erognomics at the work station (such as the computer monitor set too high or low, the arms on the chair absent or improperly adjusted, etc, desk height inappropriate for height), flourescent lighting and computers can cause visual loadds which result in headaches despite normal visual acuity. Additionally, there may be dietary triggers or exposure to environmental allergens which are triggering your headaches.

Your description lacks many of the components of migraine type headaches, but common headaches are triggered as well. And, though the cause of pain is different in common and migraine headaches, they are not neccessarily less disabling in a work environment. Finally, the medications commonly taken for headaches, aspirin, ibuprofen, and paracetamol or any combinations of these can cause headaches if used improperly.

As this is becoming persistent, and obviously is enough of an issue for you to have an eye exam; see you GP. Give a thorough description of your headaches, and any factors which may be triggering the headaches. Also be sure to explain any treatments you have already tried.

As the average GP has too many patients to give you the time he/she or you would like, it is best to be prepared before you go to the appointment.

Go to this site:

http://www.headaches.org

In the consumer area, see the educational resources tab.

Print and fill out the headache diary as shown.

People say there are several causes for headahces, and this is not thought to be the case. The actual cause is not proven, but there is a current consensus theory. What people often say are causes are actually called triggers, they do not cause the headaches, but they can trigger the effect. There are activities and foods to be avoided, however, each person's triggers are individual. This is the purpose for the diary noted above. It helps you to discover your triggers so they can be avoided or eliminated.

See the How to talk to your headache doctor page. This will help you know what information is important to report so the doctor can properly diagnose and treat your headaches.

I also recommend the pages on analgesic rebound, and diet.

Until seen, take an analgesic medication such as paracetamol or excedrin and try to lie down in a darkened quiet room with a cold cloth over your eyes. Try not ot over take the analgesic.

Do not take Imitrex of any one else’s migraine medication without a health care provider’s approval. I have seen patients with severe hypertensive crisis bordering stroke and cardiac problems due to taking a medication which was inappropriate for them. Also there are some types of migraine which are not recommended for the new migraine wonder drugs, ie. Hemiplegic and basilar artery migraines.

There are many non medication methods which are beneficial also, such as biofeedback, and acupuncture. I also feel that chiropractic can be beneficial for some forms of headache, but in some forms of migraine it can cause permanent disability and possibly death. I advise you have a diagnosis of the type of migraine and be clear to try chiropractic before trying any alternative techniques.

Seek the assistance of your primary care clinic and if no improvement a specialist in headaches.

As a fellow headache sufferer, I wish you the best.

Answer 2

See your gp, but also check your position when you're working - you don't say what it is that you do but how you sit or stand can make a huge difference and make sure that you are moving your head as well if you are using a computer. Also, make sure you are drinking enough water.
Hope you get it sorted soon

Answer 3

well i read on the mirror newspaper that curing a headache I don't know if it will work but you have to soak your foot in hot water this is supposed to soothe the pounding of the headache. another one is put a pencil between your teeth but don't bite it will relax you. Next you can turn your head slowly four times in each direction to stretch out muscles. i hope it works good luck

Answer 4

you really ned to go back to your gp as it could be a number of things so u need to be propaly diagnosed...it could be simple things like the wrong diet, dehydration (always drink plenty of water) It could be that your spending too much time looking at a computor screen etc etc, but of course it could be signs of something else so its best to get checked out, in the mean time, if you have been taking paracetamol for it try having a cup of tea or coffee after taking the tablets, the warm drink helps dissolve the tablets and the caffiene makes the pain relief work faster. Feel better soon xx

Answer 5

Sounds like stress is getting to you. Is there anything going on at work? If so, try to remove yourself from the situation. Take a vacation and relax for a bit. At night, take an Excedrin PM or Tylenol PM which will help you relax, ease the pain, and help you go to sleep.

Answer 6

Pl try simple acupressure given below first.

There is no medicine for H/A OR MIGRAINE. Not only these but for RA, OA, Back ache and almost all painful diseases. Hence they become chronic.

Acidity, WORRY, sadness, excessive wind, cold , heat, sour food and sinusitis, constipation, intestinal inflammation; drug side effects, stress, bad smell, TV & COMPUTER SOMETIMES,
Blockage in the flow of Vital Energy, BODY CONSTITUTION etc 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.

Pain killers don't treat the pain but we loose the sense of pain for some time; in that duration our body itself treats sometime and credit goes to meds.
The useless drugs have tremendous power of side effects like liver/kidney failures, ulcer, inflammation of intestines and lot more.

Avoid late sleeping if possible; worry, spicy foods, sour fruits, stale bakery foods, SMOKING and alcohole.
Sweet foods, COCOANUT WATER,sweet fruits, milk, rice, SPROUTS, SALADS and good sleep will help if cough is not there.

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 is very 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.

For forehead pain the points are in front of nails on the finger tips or 3-7 mm below.

It may disappear naturally too.

Source(s):
SHREE SWASTHYAYOG TREATMENT, TRAINING & RESEARCH INSTITUTE
R.H. 19, Jhulelal Society, Sector 2/E, Airoli, Navi Mumbai, INDIA.

Answer 7

Do you have flourescent lights at work? If so, they could be the cause. My boss changed all of ours to low-glare lamps years ago, and it's much better.

Answer 8

get back to Dr croc and get it sorted

Answer 9

Could be TMJ problems.....