Help me figure it out

[jj300]

I'm wondering if someone can help me. For the past two weeks I have been having slight headaches either on the side of my head by my temples or right in front on my forehand. The best I can describe them is that they are "right under the skin" I Feel like if if squeeze my forehead, the pain goes away for a second. I thought that maybe it was anxiety from school and medical possibilities (i was recently diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse) . Doctor thought it might be from my new contacts even though I wore them for over 2 months before the headache started. I have not worn them for close to two weeks and hte headache is still there. It seems to hurt most after I was resting and then got up to turn the tv on and focus on it, when I do that i feel the pain in my forehand from one side of the head to the other. Any ideas? Doctor thinks its just tension but it has been going on for so long and it is really frustrating. Thank you

[jj300]

Thanks for the comments. My blood pressure has always been normal. And once in awhile I get headache but I never had a headache like this for weeks.

LifesAHeadache, can you explain the dental work and antibiotics? My doctor said that my MVP does not require informing the dentist or any medication for it. Which is a good thing because my teeth are a big mess and I'm always getting work done.

[LifesAHeadache]

Have you ever had headaches in the past.  The reason squeezing your forehead temporarily helps is most likely because you are replacing the "pain pathways to the brain" with pressure.   Its like rubbing your arm after you get a shot to help the pain.
I'm not a doctor but I don't think this has a thing to do with the contacts.  My theory is that the head pain may be due to MVP or blood presssure.  If your heavy, have you had your BP checked?  I applaud your workouts, I am trying to get moving myself.  Try sitting up first, then slowly getting up.  I'm heavy too (from taking Migraine medicine), I've always had low blood pressure, and now mine is actually kind of high.  Life is so unfair.  Go back to whoever diagnosed you with MVP and explain your symptoms for safety sake.  With MVP, the blood going to your head is not at exactly the normal rate.  There is research on this but I am not up on it.  My daughter has severe migraines, and she always has to get up slow.  She is not heavy in the slightest but she is between 6' 1'' and 6'2''.  I think the blood just takes a little longer to get all the way up to her brain.  LOL.  Take Care and remember before any dental work, etc.. you have to take antibiotics now.

[noops01]

Hi,
It does sound like a tension headache to me. Tension headaches are dull ache which feels like a tight band around the head.You can try OTC painkillers for pain and see if they help. Also there is a possibility of sinusitis, try steam inhalation and see if it works. Apart from that please eat your meals on time as hypoglycaemia can also cause headache and maintain proper hydration. Do not stay awake past your regular sleep time. Good luck!

[ifupleze]

Could it be sinuses?

[jj300]

clarification: all medical tests normal, blood -cholesterol, i am overweight with exercise 3 times a week for half hour-45 minutes