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Why am i have headaches?

by Ashley128, Nov 05, 2009 07:45PM
hi, my name is Ashley, i am 18 years old. i have had these mild/severe headaches for a long time. its been so long that i actually forgot what its like without having a headache. i have tried every pill possible and nothing works or makes it go away. went to the doctor and they said i should wear my glasses and take a pill called midrin for my headaches and if it didnt get better call back. well it didnt get better and i cant figure out why it wont go away? is it a tumor? i mean its all day everyday 24/7 it never goes away. it only goes down to were it dont hurt so much but its there. why???
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by Rowena Santos, MD, Nov 05, 2009 08:31PM
Hi Ashley,
How are you? Was there a previous injury to your head or neck? Headaches can either be triggered by various triggers or be a result of single or combined conditions. There are two types of headaches: primary and secondary headaches. It is important to identify what is the underlying cause for proper management.  Primary headaches are not associated with other diseases. These can be migraine headaches, tension headaches, and cluster headaches. On the other hand, secondary headaches are caused by associated diseases such as brain tumors, strokes, meningitis, subarachnoid hemorrhages, caffeine withdrawal, or discontinuation of analgesics. Have this evaluated further by your doctor for proper management. Complete neurological examiantion and some tests will help determine the underlying cause. Take care and do keep us posted.

by dame_wilbur, Nov 06, 2009 09:32AM
I wouldn't overly worry about a tumor just yet, but I would definitely call your doc back and get in to see them.
As for the 24/7 head pain, I've been like that for the past 8 years. There's nothing *physically* wrong with me, such as a tumor. I just have status migranosis. If I were you, however, I'd get in to a doc as soon as possible and see if you can abort this bad streak.
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