Tension Headaches

[Serenity]

Ok I get these pretty frequently and meds just don't seem to do much for me. Anyone know any ways to get rid of them fast? Ideally I'd just lie down and wait it out [I would REALLY love to right now] but you see I've got, like, SCHOOL and crap :P So yeah lying down for three hours is just not an option because I really need to get this stuff done, but I also just can't function atm...not good :(

[RaisingSand]

Um ... you could go to your doctor and request stronger meds, or you could go to a masseuse/physiotherapist and see if it's something to do with the muscles in your neck (I used to get a lot of tension headaches that were referred pain from muscles tensing in my neck).

[byee]

Um ... you could go to your doctor and request stronger meds, or you could go to a masseuse/physiotherapist and see if it's something to do with the muscles in your neck (I used to get a lot of tension headaches that were referred pain from muscles tensing in my neck).

Eww, yuckers, Valerie. I'm sorry you suffer with these!

I'm asuming you're under a doc's care here (if you're talking about meds). Maybe you should call him/her and review the treatment, as it doesn't sound like it's working. if you're not seeing a doc, maybe you should. Sometimes the OTC stuff doesn't work and you need something more specialized. Why suffer?

Oaky, that said, it would be beneficial to try to understand what exactly causes the 'tension', and recognize it sooner. Early detection of anything usually leads to quicker recovery. What is it that causes the stress and what can you do to recognize it coming on sooner? Napping for 3 hours after a full blown headache might not (understandably) be an option, but closing your eyes for 20 minutes sooner in the process might actually work.

You cannot get out of stressful situations, unfortunately, but maybe you can find ways of better managing them once you recognize what's coming at you.

[Serenity]

Um ... you could go to your doctor and request stronger meds, or you could go to a masseuse/physiotherapist and see if it's something to do with the muscles in your neck (I used to get a lot of tension headaches that were referred pain from muscles tensing in my neck).

Yeah, it's generally a pattern: I stress out, I tense up emotionally, I tense up physically, I overwork myself, tadah tension headache for 7 hours :( I don't think there are any masuses around me and even if there were I'd have no way of getting ther or money to pay for it...I'll probably see a doctor for it b/c they really are getting too frequent for comfort....

if you're not seeing a doc, maybe you should. Sometimes the OTC stuff doesn't work and you need something more specialized. Why suffer?

Indeed

Oaky, that said, it would be beneficial to try to understand what exactly causes the 'tension', and recognize it sooner. Early detection of anything usually leads to quicker recovery. What is it that causes the stress and what can you do to recognize it coming on sooner?

lol I'm completely aware of everything in my life that causes the tension- stress about school, stress about my family, stress about my friends...the list goes on

Napping for 3 hours after a full blown headache might not (understandably) be an option, but closing your eyes for 20 minutes sooner in the process might actually work.

I doubt it, but it's a thought

You cannot get out of stressful situations, unfortunately, but maybe you can find ways of better managing them once you recognize what's coming at you.

Yeah, not really...most stressful situation in my life come without warning and with all hell's fury, and there's no way for me to do anything about it because it's generally other people who cause the stress, and I can't just fix people...:(

[RaisingSand]

Yeah, it's generally a pattern: I stress out, I tense up emotionally, I tense up physically, I overwork myself, tadah tension headache for 7 hours I don't think there are any masuses around me and even if there were I'd have no way of getting ther or money to pay for it...I'll probably see a doctor for it b/c they really are getting too frequent for comfort....

Yeah, that generally allround sucks. :( And as for the masseuse (SP!) thing, a physiotherapist could probably do better (they know more about muscles etc), and from what I remember from going to them, they aren't that expensive, and I'm sure if you asked your doctor about them he could refer a few.
As for meds for the headaches, something with a general painkiller (slightly stronger than the over the counter stuff, depending on the severity of the headaches) and an anti-imflamitory would probably work. :)

[Serenity]

a physiotherapist could probably do better (they know more about muscles etc), and from what I remember from going to them, they aren't that expensive, and I'm sure if you asked your doctor about them he could refer a few.
As for meds for the headaches, something with a general painkiller (slightly stronger than the over the counter stuff, depending on the severity of the headaches) and an anti-imflamitory would probably work. :)

I'll ask about a physiotherapist, and stronger painkillers/anti-inflammatories...you could probably categorize them as 'severe-' I didn't go to school today because I woke up and couldn't move my head or neck, it was awful.

[RaisingSand]

Yeah, that happend to me last week, it really blows. :/
Good luck with the doctor and getting some painkillers. :) :hug:

[Camazotz]

Try getting more sleep? If you dont get enough rest, it can cause headaches. I guess if it doesnt help, then stronger meds.

[Serenity]

I think it was partial dehydration as well- I just drank a bottle of water with significant improvement :)