Headache won't go away
 

Argh I've had a constant headache since Saturday afternoon and it's driving me mad. I've had this kinda headache before.. But it's never been this bad and it's never lasted this long either. I wake up during the night but don't want to move because moving makes my head hurt more. I've also been feeling really sick. I've taken painkillers but they don't seem to be helping very much. It was so bad last night I was on the phone to my best mate in tears and she said it sounds like migraines.

Anyone get migraines and know how to get rid of them or at least ease it a bit? I've been out and about today but I thought would make it worse but it's got a tiny bit better. Argh it's still there though and it's annoying.


Attention Everyone in this thread -

The First Aid Team would like to remind you all that a migraine is a SPECIFIC type of headache, and without a formal diagnosis by a doctor no one can say that this user has a migraine. It is fine if you say "I have migraines and this is what they feel like, and what I do for them", but PLEASE do not say or imply that just becuase this might be a migraine, it must be. Diagnosing is not permitted on RYL.

Hey

do you get headaches often? my sis used to get migraines quite often that would make her feel quite ill and was given medication from her doctor, maybe you could speak to your doctor about the possibility of medication.

Often light can effect headaches, so maybe try relax in a dark room

can you think of a reason why you get headaches? dehydration, stress?

Hope you feel better soon

I get migraines a lot and have been given medication by my Doctor. It would probably be a good idea for you to at least talk to your G.P. and see what they think.
If you still have this headache tomorrow then you really should get to your Doctor as soon as possible because migraines really shouldn't last more than 3 days.

As Jane said, light can make things worse so try to avoid a lot of artificial light and try to avoid caffeine as that can make things much worse too.

I hope that you feel better soon.
Xx

Hey,
As suggested, I think you should go to the doctors. They should be able to help out, and even if the headahce has gone, then they may be able to shed some light on the situation for you, and give you some medication, in case it was to reoccur.
My Dad suffers from migraines, and he usually finds sleeping in a dark, quiet room for a long period of time beneficial, but he also has special mirgaine tablets from the Drs to help, too. He tends to find that severe changes in routine, and too much caffeine, don't help either. Although, there are different triggers for different people, and many don't know why they get them.
Good luck, and I really hope it's gone soon!
Look after yourself, x

Hey there,
As others have said, perhaps you should go to your GP and see what they are saying. I was experiencing terrible headaches for about 6 months constantly and I spoke to my GP about it and she said it was a stress/tension headache.
They will be able to tell you whether it's migranes or not.
Take care,
Nic.
xxx

i agree with all the above.
i suffer with migraines about twice a month.
they can last from 2 to 5 days with no reprieve.
i dont take any prescription meds for mine yet.
i take ibuprofen and put an ice pack on the very top of my head.
also...i always get nauseated with mine..so i take otc meds to help with that.
but you should see your doc as i know there are many meds for migraines these days.
hope you feel better soon.
much love.
xx

Can I ask what makes you think that it is a migraine?
Do you have any other symptoms?
How is the pain now?
Have you found anything which helps?
And anything which makes it worse?
Are you under anymore stress than normal?

I had a two year block of having headaches everyday, and have tried many many things.
I went to my doc about it and after alot of scans and things she sent me to a psychologist, now i think about it mine were deffinatly stress caused.

I've only had a couple migraines before and medication took the edge off for me, but didnt help completely.
You need to realy relax, have a long soak in the bath and dont go on the computer or sumthing where u stare at a screen. If your worrying about something, try not to, think about happy things. Dunno wat else to suggest.

If it doesnt go away soon or if these happen regularly then you should go to ure GP x

Thanks everyone.

It's not so bad today. I was stressed about something happening yesterday which ended up not being so bad afterall so maybe that's what caused the headache. It's still there a bit but not as bad.

bitter angel- Hmm not sure why I thought it could be migraines. My best mate (one I was on the phone to) suffers from them and said I seemed to have the same symptoms she had. I don't have any other symptoms other than feeling sick but that's gone now. Umm touching my eyes and light seems to make it worse, sitting still helps.

Hopefully it will be gone completely by tomorrow but if it keeps up I'll go to the doctors.

Thansk again for the help everyone :)

That does sound more like a tension headache than a migraine.
Make sure that you are getting plenty of sleep and eating a balanced diet. Try to miminse your caffine intake. Also a warm towel around your neck may help.

If it dosn't clear though, it is worth visting your GP.

Take care
Kim
First Aid Advisor