i get alot of headaches and i dont no why what can i do?

Answer 1

I have had migraines for many years and I also specialize in headache management for that reason. Here is what I will tell you...

Headaches are complex problems and there is no easy solution. It is best to find out the source/cause of your recurrent or chronic headaches.

The easy things normally work for the bulk of people Paracetamol/Acetaminophen/Tylenol or aspirin (I prefer Excedrin personally) go to a darkened quiet room and lie down. Avoid bright lights and prolonged computer use. In Excedrin Migraine there is 250 mg of Aspirin, 250 mg of Tylenol, and 65 mg of caffeine in each tablet. Aspirin has a ceiling effect at 800 mg so taking 1000 mg does not help but does increase the risk of gastric bleeding. Tylenol is generally effective at 650 mg, so if you are going to exceed the bottle directions take no more than 3 tablets at a time, any more just waste your money and risk side effects for no medical benefit.

If you are having recurrent or chronic headaches you need to see a health care provider. They can pick the proper abortive medication for the acute headache and possibly prescribe a preventive medication if your headaches are too frequent. There are numerous medications out there, some have been mentioned by the above responders, but as they are prescription, and as you need to know all about the headaches to select the proper medication, that should be left to the physician, or nurse practitioners.

If you feel you need to see a doctor, I recommend that you go to the following site prior to your visit:

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 migraines, 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.

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 migraine, but in some forms 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.

You can try an accupressure technique.

For acute pain find a painful point 3-6 mm behind your thumb nail and press it, the headache should disappear or decrease within 30 seconds. For forehead pain the points are in front of nails on the finger tips or 3-7 mm below

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

Im not sure if it will help u, but when I have a headache I run a tub full of hot water and lay there for a while with the lights off. I guess this relaxes me and i dont get sick from a really bad headache.

Answer 3

headaches are causes by many reasons but i used to get them because i didnt drink enough water. As soon as i got a headache i drank 2/3 glasses of water and after 5/10 mins they would go away. now i drink plenty of water and never had a headache since. But it could be stress or other things. best to check with your doc.

Answer 4

go talk to your GP.
i was getting really awful headaches about 6 months ago, when i got one i just wanted to cry and have quiet and darkness, but as a mum that wasn't always possible - it wasn't as if i could go and lay in bed for a while.
i thought if i went to my GP he'd just say get an eye test, but he didn't, he put me on some medication which was very effective, and now i'm off it and i hardly get any headaches at all.

Answer 5

Do you grind your teeth at night? You might have to ask your partner (if you have one) but grinding teeth can cause unexplained headaches. Have a chat with your Dentist the next time you go because they should be able to see evidence of teeth grinding if you are doing it. They will then be able to make a plate for you to wear at night to prevent grinding.

If it isn't teeth grinding then you should see your Doctor. Lots of headaches aren't a good thing.

Answer 6

Lots of causes - depends what kind of bad head you have. I got loads when I had a middle ear infection - but dehydration , stress and worry can all cause headaches. There are many reasons from eyesight to allergy too! Lack of sleep is another cause. I'd talk to your doc.

Answer 7

You may need an eye test... or you might not drink enough water... dehydration causes headaches.

Could be something more serious tho... if none of that works then id see a doctor =]

hope that helps! =] x

Answer 8

Pl try acupressure given below.

Alternate systems of medicine can only help you.

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 9

Go see your doctor for a check up - it could be serious.