Hi and welcome to the Migraines & Headaches Community.
Migraines can an do get worse with lifting and bending down. Try these tips to see if you get any relief.
1. There are several symptoms of migraines and what causes the pain of a migraine is the blood vessels in your brain become dilated. So, sometimes it helps it you put a bit of pressure on your head. I am sure you have already been doing this unconsciously with your hands from time to time. So, get a bandanna or a cloth headband and wrap it snugly around your head.
2. If you rub Mentholatum across your forehead and on your temples that helps relax those tense muscles. You can do this with or without the wrap, depending on if you like the heat or not.
3. Try either a cold or hot pack, whichever is more comfy to you.
4. The best OTC meds that I have found that works is Excedrin. It is a combo of Aspirin, Tylenol and Caffeine and that happens to be an excellent combo for migraines.
5. I mentioned caffeine before...well, drink coffee, Mt Dew, take Vivirin...sometimes a mega dose of caffeine will stop it in its tracks.
6. If you get nauseous or dizzy get some Meclizine from the pharmacy (the stuff behind the counter) you can take 25mg three times a day as needed. Yes it works on both.
7. If you think it is from your jaws it is probably TMJ Syndrome. For the TMJ you need to start sleeping with a mouth guard so, you don't grind your teeth. Also, no gum, hard candy or chewing ice. Sometimes I even wear mine during the day cause I have discovered when I am in intense pain, I clinch my teeth.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Can it come from your jaws? There is something called temperomandibular joint dysfunction. Could be worth looking into. Otherwise you need to go to a doctor to get this diagnosed.
Its worse when i lift something. When i cough i feel it on the back of my neck and sides of my head. Jumping really nothing but shaking my head and chewing gum causes the pain.
No not really. How much worse does it get when you exercise? Can you cough or lift something without head pain? Can you jump or shake your head without pain?