does anyone else suffer from...

[woody92]

does anyone else suffer from constant headaches?

i have had headaches constantly for about 2 years now, and the WONT go away.
it is almost 24/7 365 days year (even on christmas day and new yearsday) and i am SICk of them...
i have been to the Dr and they cant do anything...

so does anyone else suffer from this?
can you recomend anything to help ease the pain (that does NOT envolve going to the Dr)?
and how do you cope with it (if you suffer from the same)?

thanks to all who reply. you can PM me if yyou want...:woot:

[TheKingDavis]

My step sister has "headaches" the reason for the "" is that everyone knows shes faking them except for her dad, he thinks they are real...

anywho, her saying she always has them, the docs got concerned and did CAT scans, Xrays, etc.

So they mite need to do that with you

(im not suggesting that you are faking, just saying i know what happens if the doc thinks they are that bad)

[pequod]

Ibuprofen is the best for headaches but I guess it wouldn't be a good idea to be on it 24/7

[ktkurbst0mp]

I wish I could give you advice.
But truthfully, I had constant headaches for like two years or more.
And they just vanished, as soon as they began.
I really don't know what changed.
They're just... gone.
But as far as what you're going through, I'm very sorry, because I know exactly how you feel. ):

[YesterdaysNews]

do you have your ears pierced by chance? my dance teacher had headaches for a long time and it turns out that she was allergic to the metal in her earrings. its possible... maybe it could be signs of a tumor? (not trying to scare you) or you could suffer from migraines? or you're allergic to something else. it could be a number of things. I suggest going to the doctor for test or asking for prescription pain killers. but talk to your doctor more.

[woody92]

Ibuprofen is the best for headaches but I guess it wouldn't be a good idea to be on it 24/7

Ibuprofen doesnt work for me anymore, it used to but not now. I supose it is because I have taken it for soooo long.

I wish I could give you advice.
But truthfully, I had constant headaches for like two years or more.
And they just vanished, as soon as they began.
I really don't know what changed.
They're just... gone.
But as far as what you're going through, I'm very sorry, because I know exactly how you feel. ):

You dont have to be sorry, but thank you anyways!

do you have your ears pierced by chance? my dance teacher had headaches for a long time and it turns out that she was allergic to the metal in her earrings. its possible... maybe it could be signs of a tumor? (not trying to scare you) or you could suffer from migraines? or you're allergic to something else. it could be a number of things. I suggest going to the doctor for test or asking for prescription pain killers. but talk to your doctor more.

No, I dont have my ears pierced. I have been to the doctor but they say they cant do any thing LOL!

I think it could be stress but like today I have a headache and I have just got up so I am not stressed at all! Soo IDK LOL!

[KaelKaos]

Ibuprofen doesnt work for me anymore, it used to but not now. I supose it is because I have taken it for soooo long.



You dont have to be sorry, but thank you anyways!



No, I dont have my ears pierced. I have been to the doctor but they say they cant do any thing LOL!

I think it could be stress but like today I have a headache and I have just got up so I am not stressed at all! Soo IDK LOL!

See a doctor again!

The only way to really find out what's going on is through a CAT scan.

It could be stress like you said, it could really be anything, headaches seem to be so common.

You've been suffering from these WAY too long to ignore them anymore.

[woody92]

See a doctor again!

The only way to really find out what's going on is through a CAT scan.

It could be stress like you said, it could really be anything, headaches seem to be so common.

You've been suffering from these WAY too long to ignore them anymore.

I know that u know that but they wont do a CAT scan! IKW!

[KaelKaos]

I know that u know that but they wont do a CAT scan! IKW!

Then see a different doctor, if possible.

Tell them exactly what's been going on, for how long, and that this is the last straw, you feel like you need a solution now.

[woody92]

yea i know but it isnt that simple LOL WHY?

Well... because I dont live in the UK or an english speaking country so it is harder to get your feelings, the pain you are going through, etc, to the doctor so they understand!

Plus my doctor is the best in my town, she is one of the best!
They cant do anymore for me, I am sure of that!

Thanks for the advice though verry verry much welcomed, thanks!!

[Stewart]

I have the exact same problem! Where is the pain located?

[woody92]

Its just at the sides of my head and sometimes it goes to the top of my head!
are you always stressed?

[Stewart]

My pain is located in my forehead. You could have migranes.

[woody92]

yea it could be that. What do you do/take to calm it down so it dont hurt as much?

[Rutherford The Brave]

You probably have allergies, Migraines are so painful. You wouldn't be on a computer, you would not get up. You'd be in the darkest coolest part of your house. I would know I get them all the time.

[woody92]

You probably have allergies, Migraines are so painful. You wouldn't be on a computer, you would not get up. You'd be in the darkest coolest part of your house. I would know I get them all the time.

well i am running out of options! lol

idk what the f**k it is but it blooming hurts I can tell you!

[Reflection.]

Believe me, you're not alone. I've had constant headaches for about 4 years now. There isn't much you can do, I've pretty much learned to live with them. Sometimes i have "good days" where the pain isn't there or it isn't bad. But more often than not i have "bad days" where the pain is horrible.

Been to the doctor, never got a diagnosis. They gave me pain meds but nothing works. At one point they prescribed vicodin because the pain was so bad, but they refused to give me refills because they thought i would become 'addicted'.

Try Ice for 15 minutes or until you feel numbness, remove the pack for an hour and reapply. NEVER use HEAT when you are in pain. It can feel good when the heat is applied, but afterward it inflammates the nerves further and you'll be in even more pain. Also never alternate between ice and heat as this can confuse your body and cause further pain.

Did you have any sports related injuries to your neck, back or head before the headaches? If so you may need a CAT scan or MRI to make sure you don't have any serious injuries such as a herniated/bulging disc.

[woody92]

Believe me, you're not alone. I've had constant headaches for about 4 years now. There isn't much you can do, I've pretty much learned to live with them. Sometimes i have "good days" where the pain isn't there or it isn't bad. But more often than not i have "bad days" where the pain is horrible.

Been to the doctor, never got a diagnosis. They gave me pain meds but nothing works. At one point they prescribed vicodin because the pain was so bad, but they refused to give me refills because they thought i would become 'addicted'.

Try Ice for 15 minutes or until you feel numbness, remove the pack for an hour and reapply. NEVER use HEAT when you are in pain. It can feel good when the heat is applied, but afterward it inflammates the nerves further and you'll be in even more pain. Also never alternate between ice and heat as this can confuse your body and cause further pain.

Did you have any sports related injuries to your neck, back or head before the headaches? If so you may need a CAT scan or MRI to make sure you don't have any serious injuries such as a herniated/bulging disc.

Thanks very much for your post, I might try the ICE thing!
No I didnt have any injuries at all before they started. I have been to the dr and they wont do a CAT scan nor a MRI.

Thanks again, and welcome to VT btw!

[SnowWolf]

ok, most likely you may have agrowing tumor in your brain. Im not trying to scare you, but just go to the docs and talk to him/her about it, its really not that bad. If it is a tumor, the longer you wait to deal with it(most likely surgary or meds) the worse it will get.
It can also be that there is something wrong with your immune system. Every nerve in your body is connected to a body part, example, where girls get there cartilages pierced, the nerve there links to your arm. It may be that abody part, that links to your brain, there is something wrong with it.
It may also be something very simple. Just get it checked out, doctors dont bite! lol

[Giles]

ok, most likely you may have agrowing tumor in your brain. Im not trying to scare you, but just go to the docs and talk to him/her about it, its really not that bad. If it is a tumor, the longer you wait to deal with it(most likely surgary or meds) the worse it will get.
It can also be that there is something wrong with your immune system. Every nerve in your body is connected to a body part, example, where girls get there cartilages pierced, the nerve there links to your arm. It may be that abody part, that links to your brain, there is something wrong with it.
It may also be something very simple. Just get it checked out, doctors dont bite! lol

No. Not likely.

I can't believe that no ones suggested this problem yet.
Do you wear glasses? If not then you might need them. I had headaches for about 2 years, I went to my doctors and she suggested that I go to the optitions and when I went the guy give me really weak glasses. Now I don't have them any more.

[enzenzz]

It could be that you just need glasses.

Most headaches from the side of your head are tension headaches, I used to get bad headaches too, and get them randomly, it somehow went away or decreased in frequency when I started being more active.

[Rutherford The Brave]

Either that or something in your house is giving off large electro magnetic fields which have been known to cause headaches.

[woody92]

No. Not likely.

I can't believe that no ones suggested this problem yet.
Do you wear glasses? If not then you might need them. I had headaches for about 2 years, I went to my doctors and she suggested that I go to the optitions and when I went the guy give me really weak glasses. Now I don't have them any more.

well I went to the optittions and i didnt need them at all. so no.

It could be that you just need glasses.

Most headaches from the side of your head are tension headaches, I used to get bad headaches too, and get them randomly, it somehow went away or decreased in frequency when I started being more active.
same as above.

[sassafras]

I get headaches a lot and the only thing that has helped is excedrin :/

[Richthegamer99]

Yeah i getting more and more head now (every day after chrimas) there just not stoping dor me i like i have a mold problem

[Commander Thor]

You are most likely getting some form of mild migraine, and yes, they are bloody painful.
Try taking some aspirin when you get one, or see if your doctor will prescribe you a medication called "Imitrex", it's made specifically for easing the pain from a migraine, though it never worked for me. :p

[woody92]

thanks for posting everyone!!

You are most likely getting some form of mild migraine, and yes, they are bloody painful.
Try taking some aspirin when you get one, or see if your doctor will prescribe you a medication called "Imitrex", it's made specifically for easing the pain from a migraine, though it never worked for me. :p

"Imitrex": WELL i could ask your right but does anyone know the name of it in spanish as they often change te names here???

[Commander Thor]

Since it's a brand name, the name won't be changed. ;)
Only generic-type medications should be translated to a different language.
But brand names will stay the same.
(Think, Coca-Cola, or Pepsi, or Microsoft, ect)

[SeitekiHibiki]

yeah, i always have a headache =[
ive kinda got used to them though =0

[woody92]

Since it's a brand name, the name won't be changed. ;)
Only generic-type medications should be translated to a different language.
But brand names will stay the same.
(Think, Coca-Cola, or Pepsi, or Microsoft, ect)

Well Thats what I thought but I have had things that should be called the same but they arent so not true really. the spanish cange the name to suite them if you cna or not they dont care they change them.:)

[teen_vt]

constant headaches are not good. You should probably consult a doctor soon, it could be a serious condition.

[woody92]

constant headaches are not good. You should probably consult a doctor soon, it could be a serious condition.


I have accept they dont/cant do anything! I cant change medic neither!

[BlackBetty]

Yes!! I always have headaches! But I stay stressed alot, so maybe that is why.. :?

[woody92]

yea coz i am always stressed as i have said above!
(NOTE to The3moons: If you smoke grass then that wont help though!:))