Afternoon headahces?

Question

Does anyone else get a headache mid-afternoon while at work? It's been happening to me TOO frequently lately, and the doctors just say that it's stress. Just want some opinions!

Answer 1

Headaches are complex issues, and there are several factors required to diagnose what type headaches a person is having.

Stress is a trigger for both migraine and common tension type headaches, and can be an issue in the work environment, so you could be having either dependent on your symptoms. But work is usually not the only stress most of us have during our day, so if you only get the headaches at work, I would consider another issue.

There are other issues involved with people who develop daily headaches at work. These are related to environmental triggers, such as flourescent lighting and computer screens. Odors and other environmental irritants can trigger headaches. Caffeine is a common trigger for headaches, and is commonly seen in the morning in the work setting. While a 6 oz cup of coffee has 100-125 mg of caffeine, many people drink out of mugs or travel cups which are three times that size. They then get withdrawal headaches later in the day. Another issue is the ergonomics of the work setting. Is your computer monitor too low, causing you to bend your neck or too high causing you to stretch your neck. If your chair does not have properly adjusted arms, you could have shoulder and neck strain from supporting your arms through the day, culmanating with headaches in the afternoon.

Finally, there is an issue in how people treat the headaches they get. If you get daily headaches, and treat them using, over the counter medications (OTC), such as Tylenol, Motrin, aspirin or Excedrin, or another analgesic medication provided by the doctor, and you used this medication more than 2 orr 3 days a week it is possible you are experienceing a medication rebound headache.

These are all issues which need to be explored. Proper diagnosis of headaches requires, in addition to a physical and neurologic exam, a thorough headache history personally conducted by your health care provider. This usually does not happen in the 10 minute appointments allowed under todays' managed care programs.

If you have daily headaches you need to be seen by a specialist who works with headache patients. They will have the time set aside, or support to ensure you get adequate analysis of your headache history.

Before seeing a headache provider, see the following 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 headaches, 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 headache and be cleared 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

Daily Afternoon Headaches

Answer 3

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Answer 4

If you wait too long to eat lunch, it could be that.

Answer 5

figures....lots of verbiage and gobbledygook....no real substance.....