I too have been suffering from a constant, never gone, always present headache that worsens at times. I have noticed if my allergies act up with runny nose watery eyes and heaven forbid sneezing it gets really bad. Location back of the skull about the size of a golf ball when it is not terrible, but as the intensity increases so does the size as it increases in size in radiate down my spine, left arm, and left hand. This pain is not a shooting or throbbing pain it hurts but I don't know how to describe it. I have numbness to my left 4th and 5th fingers usually and this too worsens when the pain is intense. This headache started Oct 2003 and has not gone away as of yet. Nothing has shown up on my CTs, MRI, labs, nerve conduction and emg showed weakness in left side. EEGs are normal. Recently the pain has been intense with attempts to treat with different medications have not been successful... It seems to run a course. Sleep seems to help, if I can go to sleep, ususally I have to take something very strong to make me sleep. I don't have suggestions for you, other than continue to find a cause and cure it. Good Luck.
Hello,
Going by your symptoms,it looks like migraine headache to me. Migraine headaches usually are described as an intense, throbbing or pounding pain that involves temples or forehead and change sides from one attack to the next. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, facial pallor, cold hands, cold feet, and sensitivity to light and sound commonly accompany migraine headaches.
Treatment of migraine involves using a cold compress to the area of pain, resting in a room with little or no sensory stimulation (light, sound, and odors), withdrawing from stressful surroundings and sleeping. . Exercise regularly (daily if possible). Limit stress through regular exercise and relaxation techniques, Avoid bright or flashing lights and wearing sunglasses if sunlight is a trigger, Identify and avoid foods that trigger headaches by keeping a headache and food diary and Limit caffeine consumption to less than two caffeine-containing beverages a day.
You can also try over the counter pain killers like aspirin or acetaminophen. If still the symptoms persist, then please consult a physician for specific anti-migraine therapy(triptans and ergot preparations).
Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted if you have any additional queries.