Safe - Headache

[.ghost.]

I have a really bad headache at the moment and I can't take anything for it so are there any good ways to deal with headaches? I realise computers probably aren't best for them but nevermind...

I think I got the headache from going the gym, probably just over-worked a little bit and got too hot but I came home and had a bath and have had dinner and drank lots of water. It seems to be getting better while I sit down, but when I stand up it feel like somebody is squashing my head from either side!

I haven't got any head injuries so like I said I think its just from over-heating or something but I have a bit of a temperature too I think and my head just really hurts. Any advice?

[Bitter_Angel]

Can you answer the following questions please:
Headaches

• Did the headache start suddenly?
• Is the pain getting worse?
• How long have you had the headache?
• Do you have any neck pain?
• Do you have a temperature?
• Do you have a runny nose?
• Are you under any more stress than normal?
• Does light hurt your eyes?

[.ghost.]

Um, this is probably a bit late now- I had to go offline yesterday. I still have a bit of a headache this morning but it's nowhere near as bad as yesterday.

Just in case it's useful though:

• Headache started suddenly, but it kept getting worse.
• It was really bad for a few hours, I still have it now but it's more of a dull pain.
• No neck pain or runny nose but had a temperature (yesterday).
• Under a lot of stress, probably more than normal also been purging a lot more recently.
• Light tends to hurt my eyes a bit anyway, I think I just have sensitive eyes or something. It wasn't any worse than normal.

Thanks

[Bitter_Angel]

Sounds like it cold be stress related or else maybe the begining of a cold.
If you cant take anyting for it, then I would recomened lying in a dark room.
A warm towel around your neck may also help.
Also, try to relax. Maybe have a warm (not hot) bath.
I would probably avoid exercising till its gone. You dont want to go overheating again.

Take care
Kim

[.ghost.]

Thanks for the advice =]
xx

[morganalefay]

you can also get these really cool stick things for headaches. They are called cooling sticks and are like menthol or something. You rub it on your head (they look a bit like lip salve) and it helps cool it down.