Have you noticed if you eat, smell, drink certain things that you get a headache? The reason I ask..my eldest daughter suffered migranes all thru highschool, we learned that peanut butter was one of her triggers.

Caffeine issues maybe? Allergies? Stress?

I would go to a doctor and have it checked out, just to be certain.

I would go to a doctor and have it checked out, just to be certain.

I have a ridiculous headache right now...mainly from dehydration, I think...I'm sick...nothing is staying on my stomach...whatever I eat or drink comes right up or right out......plus its like a million degrees here today...ugh...sorry, I know this wasn't a "tell me about your headache" thread...
hope you feel better, Carrie...

have you had a tick bite lately?

CarrieLee said:

That's what I would guess as well.

I have had migraine headaches for years. After tracking them and keeping a diary, I figured out they are hormonal, but haven't found any way to stop them. Then the last few months, I've developed a different kind of headache that happens on the other side of my head and feels completely different. My chiropractor today told me it is related to a neck injury I had last year, and tied to tension I carry in my neck.

It's quite a journey to figure these out. I'm going to have lab tests tomorrow and see if anything turns up. Then I might try a neurologist and/or go to a place called the Headache Clinic in my town.

Carrie

Start keeping track of your headaches.

When they start. How long they last. Where is the pain etc.

You may find you have triggers to your headaches.

Headaches are not necessarily indicative of a serious problem but they CAN be, so the more info you know about your headaches the better.

If they become more frequent or more severe, definately see your doctor.

Also, you can develop sinus and allergy problems even if you have no history of them, so don't rule them out.

As previously mentioned drink lots of water. Also, drink a couple of sports drinks (if you can stand them) like Gatorade.

Try a pain reliever w/ a sinus/allergy med. You may find that helps.

Hope you feel better soon.

heartbeatocean said:

Have you tried Imitrex or any of those other migraine meds? They really do work if you're getting a particularly bad one. Also, my headache specialist sent me to physical therapy for my migraines - I basically went for a massage several times a week and then they taught me how to do neck/shoulder stretches to help relieve the tension in my muscles.

applekisses said:

Well, I'm lucky in the sense that Excedrin Migraine does the trick and keeps me functional. (I get migraines every two weeks on the clock) I haven't found any other over-the-counter medicine that has any effect, and it's powerful enough I don't have to get a prescrption.

But these other headaches are worrisome. I've been having massage and acupressure once a week and doing exercises, but I could do more.

I have a migraine right now.

heartbeatocean said:

Excedrin has massive amounts of caffeine in them. I had headaches everyday because I was I was taking excedrin so much that I was having caffeine withdrawals! I had to ween myself off of them per doc's orders. So be careful!

CarrieLee said:

yeah, my mom is hooked on them, too. Plus it has whatever's in Tylenol, which can be bad for your liver, esp if you drink.