General Medical Question - Urgent - headache/migraine

[xXMessedUpXx]

basically i've had a really really bad headache all day, it started yesterday, but its only on one side (left hand side) behind my eye. it also hurts really sharply if i sneeze? if i press lightly on the bit just above mt left eye the pain increases.looked it up on nhsdirect and it said it could be a migraine but i never usually get them?

i'm probably worrying myself over nothing

is there anything i can do to get rid of the pain (have tried painkillers the havent worked)


edit: on second thoughts im changing this to urgent cos the pain has been getting worse and im getting scared something is wrong

[tiptoes]

Things that help my migranes are a hot water bottle behind my head, a cold flannel on my forehead a dark room/wearing sunglasses and sleep.

If you start to get migranes on a regular basis you should speak to your gp and/or get an eye test.

Take care x

[Paper_Tigers]

I have headaches and migraines that last for months! Headaches are normal, everyone gets them! Try not be on the computer if is gets really bad and get ice and go to a dark room away from noise and light! If they start getting really bad try not drinking tea or coffee or eating chocolate as these trigger headaches! Also dont keep talking painkillers if they don't work coz they can mess up your liver and kidneys!

i hope you feel better soon :)

xXxXx

[Paper_Tigers]

oh and drink lots of water incase you're dehydrated!

[roiben]

If you are concerned about it, go to your GP who will be able to diagnose whether or not it is a migraine.

If it is, there is some over counter (pharmacy) meds you can take to help specifically with migraines. If it continues after 3 days, go back to your GP who may suggest a stronger dose/longer course of medicine.

Good luck and hope it goes soon.

[im_the_kid_that_falls]

hey! i get migranes! go to the doctor, they can give you painkillers that work really well! paracetamol and that didn't have any effect no me. The best thing to do is sleep in a dark room, i find noise makes them worse aswell, but i put on quiet music (jeff buckley) to help me sleep as it takes my mind off the pain. Usually after a good sleep they are alot better, Also drink alot of cold juice!
Hope you get better
*hugs*

[GlitterTrashDoll]

For me, to get rid of badheaches, I lie in a dark room where they're is no noise. And just completely relax and not think about anything, just let your mind wonder. - Even having a sleep can help.

I also find that headaches are sometimes caused by not drinking enough, so drink alot of fluid (water, or juice preferably - not fizzy drinks), and just rest.

Another reason for headaches can be watching the TV for too long and/or staring at a PC screen for a long time without a break. So maybe take a break from them?

Hope that helps & I hope you feel better soon.
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[RenewedHope]

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Originally Posted by GlitterTrashDoll

For me, to get rid of badheaches, I lie in a dark room where they're is no noise. And just completely relax and not think about anything, just let your mind wonder. - Even having a sleep can help.

This
I had a really bad one on Monday, so bad that I couldn' do anything without feeling ill and pain killers did nothing for me either

Sleep definately helps and water or weak squash.
It worked for me anyway.
Hope you feel better soon hun
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[Bitter_Angel]

Everyone else has giventhe advice iwould give so yeah not much for me to add here. hope it gets better soon.