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frecuent headaches

by BabyEma, Nov 04, 2009 02:01AM
I have been experiencing really long lasting headaches in last month. Never had a single headache in my entire life. Now i can't get rid of them.
It hutrs on the top of my head and doesn't go away with regular medicines. It can last like 3-4 days and i can't concentrate on doing anything.
What this can be?
Member Comments (3)

by Rowena Santos, MD, Nov 04, 2009 10:19PM
Hi,
How are you? Was there a previous history of trauma? Headaches can be primary headaches such as migraine, tension or cluster headaches. These do not have any underlying cause. On the other hand, secondary headaches have underlying conditions present.  If the pain does not respond to your over-the-counter pain medications, you may need to have this evaluated further for proper management. Stronger prescription medicines may be indicated. Your medical history and complete neurological examination may help.  Some tests such as Ct scan may also be indicated.

Take care and do keep us posted.

by BabyEma, Nov 05, 2009 02:37AM
To: Rowena Santos, MD
Thank you very much for your fast message. I really can say i never had any problems with headaches.
What I forgot to write in a original post was i had a baby 7 months ago. My visit to doctor's office was with the diagnose of light post-partum depression.
I really can understand that but i am afraid of taking antidepressants, she gave me prescription for "amitriptyline".
Also I have very sensitive reaction to noise and strong light like neon lights or direct sun light.
Also sometimes my pain reflects to my jaws, but always only one side left or right, it fils like electricity and it's a really strong pain.
I don't know does it really can be from depression!?
Can I ask for further examinations and sreening?
Thank you.

by Rowena Santos, MD, Nov 05, 2009 08:22PM
Hi,
According to the American Headache Society, depression and headache  may occur together. Patients with depression are more vulnerable to general pain, particularly head and neck pain. Depression and headache also share many common clinical symptoms such as mood disturbance and sleep dysfunction. Also, there are some studies showing a slight correlation between migraine and hormones. And it is normal to experience first migraine episode during pregnancy. Migraine headaches  are a type of vascular headache that is a result from blood vessels dilating in the brain. Have this evaluated further for proper management.Take care and do keep us posted.
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