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Migraine - how long do they last ?
Please can you help ? i've had a migraine type headach for at least 5 days now, a dull ache in the side of my head & a horrible pain in the back of my head to. It is not shifting and continues to be the same. tablets help a little but when they ware of it's back to square one. i feel sickly and my stomachs upset - it feels rotton all the time.
I'm wondering could this be hormonal ? i've had these before but not as long.
and there usually around my periods. My head feels worst in the mornings.
I'm wondering could this be hormonal ? i've had these before but not as long.
and there usually around my periods. My head feels worst in the mornings.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi,
It is good to know that the optician cleared you with any eye problem. Although if the pupil problem recurs, an eye doctor will help rule out and manage any eye conditions. Being weak can be due to many possible causes including your inability to eat well due to your stomach upsets. Try to eat small meals several times a day and drink plenty of fluids to prevent this. Over- the-counter antacids may also help prevent acid build up. Glad to be of help in any way I can. Do keep us posted and warm regards.
It is good to know that the optician cleared you with any eye problem. Although if the pupil problem recurs, an eye doctor will help rule out and manage any eye conditions. Being weak can be due to many possible causes including your inability to eat well due to your stomach upsets. Try to eat small meals several times a day and drink plenty of fluids to prevent this. Over- the-counter antacids may also help prevent acid build up. Glad to be of help in any way I can. Do keep us posted and warm regards.
Hi Rowena, thanks for all your help i really appreciate it, i am a anxious person.
i've had tension headaches before but nothing thats lasted this long .
I hope your right as this would solve my problem. My headaches berable at the moment tablets helping. Been to the optiticians this morning as i was worried about my pupils, they are a bit enlarged at the moment. ( Still anxious - am i getting paranoid now ?) Optician as checked my eyes over and he has said there fine. Still feel weak thou. can this be a side effect of tension headaches ?. Hoping to feel better soon, thanks again for all your help, I'm trying to keep things simple now, my stomach ache and diabetes are other issues, i'm making myself more depressed thinking about things to much. thanks again for all your support it's really appreciated you do a great job ! thanks xxx
i've had tension headaches before but nothing thats lasted this long .
I hope your right as this would solve my problem. My headaches berable at the moment tablets helping. Been to the optiticians this morning as i was worried about my pupils, they are a bit enlarged at the moment. ( Still anxious - am i getting paranoid now ?) Optician as checked my eyes over and he has said there fine. Still feel weak thou. can this be a side effect of tension headaches ?. Hoping to feel better soon, thanks again for all your help, I'm trying to keep things simple now, my stomach ache and diabetes are other issues, i'm making myself more depressed thinking about things to much. thanks again for all your support it's really appreciated you do a great job ! thanks xxx
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi Carol,
I hope you are feeling better now. Are you stressed all the time? Dull pain and pressure around the head more aptly describes tension headaches, another type of primary headache. This also presents with tightness of scalp or neck and the degree of severity remains constant. Emotional stress and sometimes hidden depression are contributory. I mentioned previously that these primary types of headache may sometimes overlap. But it is difficult to comment beyond this point and it would really help that you check with your neurologist for direct evaluation. With regards to the stomach upsets, can you describe the pain? Gastric ulcers in particular are usually exacerbated with food intake. A history of heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), skipping of meals, stress and use of medications like NSAIDs (non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs) are usually the cause. Diabetes symptoms, on the other hand, usually include polyphagia, polydipsia and polyuria (increased water intake, increased food intake and urinary frequency). And it may not be directly associated with your symptoms. Hang on and try to relax. We will soon get to the bottom of this. Take care.
I hope you are feeling better now. Are you stressed all the time? Dull pain and pressure around the head more aptly describes tension headaches, another type of primary headache. This also presents with tightness of scalp or neck and the degree of severity remains constant. Emotional stress and sometimes hidden depression are contributory. I mentioned previously that these primary types of headache may sometimes overlap. But it is difficult to comment beyond this point and it would really help that you check with your neurologist for direct evaluation. With regards to the stomach upsets, can you describe the pain? Gastric ulcers in particular are usually exacerbated with food intake. A history of heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), skipping of meals, stress and use of medications like NSAIDs (non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs) are usually the cause. Diabetes symptoms, on the other hand, usually include polyphagia, polydipsia and polyuria (increased water intake, increased food intake and urinary frequency). And it may not be directly associated with your symptoms. Hang on and try to relax. We will soon get to the bottom of this. Take care.
Hi Rowena
Forgot to mention everything i eat upsets my stomach, had a chicken salad & 2 crumpets yesterday and still it managed to upset my stomach.
I feel like i have lost weight.( only about 5ib ) I'm over weight by at least 2 stone so thats not such a bad thing. I have been dieting a little but i did'nt think it would come of this fast ?? because before i was ill my diet was'nt perfect, i cheated a bit..
Recently been diagnosed with diabetes but not on tablets yet. Could this have anything to do with it ? or i'm i just getting clutching at straws now ???
Forgot to mention everything i eat upsets my stomach, had a chicken salad & 2 crumpets yesterday and still it managed to upset my stomach.
I feel like i have lost weight.( only about 5ib ) I'm over weight by at least 2 stone so thats not such a bad thing. I have been dieting a little but i did'nt think it would come of this fast ?? because before i was ill my diet was'nt perfect, i cheated a bit..
Recently been diagnosed with diabetes but not on tablets yet. Could this have anything to do with it ? or i'm i just getting clutching at straws now ???
Hi Rowena, My horrible headache as come back full force yet again, It never went just subsided a bit. I thought i was on the mend. I wondering now if it's cluster headaches ?
not sure what causes these ? I thought it was a hormonal thing but i'm not so sure now.
Been to my gp yesterday, they have prescribed me 80mg Propranolol Hydrochloride.
Not 100% sure what these are but i have been told they will help. Been referred to a Neourologist so hopefully will get to the bottom on this. I've decided to keep a heahache diary so i can take it a long with me when i get my appointment. My pain is still in the left side of my head, my necks stiff but bearable. forehead tender. and pain in the back of my head. i would describe it as a dull ache with presure around the head. Starting to feel it'll never end feel very down at the moment, I'm desperate to get back to work as i want to get back to a normal routine. i go away on the 23rd May i'm praying i'll be ok for then. I really don't want to be ill on my holidays. Can you give me anymore advice ? any would be deeply appreciated. thanks Rowena, knowing i can get intouch with you for support as really helped ! thanks so much xxxx
not sure what causes these ? I thought it was a hormonal thing but i'm not so sure now.
Been to my gp yesterday, they have prescribed me 80mg Propranolol Hydrochloride.
Not 100% sure what these are but i have been told they will help. Been referred to a Neourologist so hopefully will get to the bottom on this. I've decided to keep a heahache diary so i can take it a long with me when i get my appointment. My pain is still in the left side of my head, my necks stiff but bearable. forehead tender. and pain in the back of my head. i would describe it as a dull ache with presure around the head. Starting to feel it'll never end feel very down at the moment, I'm desperate to get back to work as i want to get back to a normal routine. i go away on the 23rd May i'm praying i'll be ok for then. I really don't want to be ill on my holidays. Can you give me anymore advice ? any would be deeply appreciated. thanks Rowena, knowing i can get intouch with you for support as really helped ! thanks so much xxxx
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi,
Great to know that you are feeling better. I also recommend that you have a referral to your gynecologist for routine pelvic exam and pap smear. You may be experiencing perimenopause wherein you feel the symptoms of menopause early on and the hormones go haywire. Do keep us posted with your blood test results. Wishing you the best! Take care always.
Great to know that you are feeling better. I also recommend that you have a referral to your gynecologist for routine pelvic exam and pap smear. You may be experiencing perimenopause wherein you feel the symptoms of menopause early on and the hormones go haywire. Do keep us posted with your blood test results. Wishing you the best! Take care always.
Hi Dame, thanks for you reply really appreciate your feedback, please see my reply to Rowena. Love Carol x
hi Rowena, thanks for your advice i think it is probably hormonal. the last couple of days i've had some checks at the hospital. theve done a cat scan and blood test etc.
cat scan came back normal Thank God ! .they did'nt mention blood results so i presume they were normal to ?? still don't know whats caused it to last this long, will probably go back to my gp for some routine bloods. my headaches settled but still there, but bearable. fingers crossed it will now fizzle. feel anxious thou i don't want to have to go through this again. will speak to my gp hopefully get to the bottom of it.
thanks again for your support i have found this website very helpfull ! it's nice to have a chat with understanding people who want to help you ! xxx
cat scan came back normal Thank God ! .they did'nt mention blood results so i presume they were normal to ?? still don't know whats caused it to last this long, will probably go back to my gp for some routine bloods. my headaches settled but still there, but bearable. fingers crossed it will now fizzle. feel anxious thou i don't want to have to go through this again. will speak to my gp hopefully get to the bottom of it.
thanks again for your support i have found this website very helpfull ! it's nice to have a chat with understanding people who want to help you ! xxx
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi,
How are you? Are you still experiencing your headache? It can indeed be hormonal in nature but it can also be in combination with other headache types. In particular, cluster headaches develop during sleep and may last for several hours. Attacks occur every day for weeks and even months, then disappear for a certain time. If your tablets does not help that much, prescription medications such as vasoconstrictors and anti-inflammatory drugs before and during menstrual period may help. Check with your doctor about this. Take care and do keep us posted.
How are you? Are you still experiencing your headache? It can indeed be hormonal in nature but it can also be in combination with other headache types. In particular, cluster headaches develop during sleep and may last for several hours. Attacks occur every day for weeks and even months, then disappear for a certain time. If your tablets does not help that much, prescription medications such as vasoconstrictors and anti-inflammatory drugs before and during menstrual period may help. Check with your doctor about this. Take care and do keep us posted.
You could definitely be experiencing menstrual migraines. However, if they're lasting as long as 5 days, it might be time to consult a doc about the headache.
Another thing to keep in mind, which you might want to mention to your doc when you see them, is that, if the pain is worse in the morning, there's a possibility that you have sleep apnea (sp?) and that it's the oxygen deprivation to your brain during your sleeping hours that its causing SOME of the pain. Maybe a sleep study would be in order to check and see.
Good luck and keep us posted,
~Dame
Another thing to keep in mind, which you might want to mention to your doc when you see them, is that, if the pain is worse in the morning, there's a possibility that you have sleep apnea (sp?) and that it's the oxygen deprivation to your brain during your sleeping hours that its causing SOME of the pain. Maybe a sleep study would be in order to check and see.
Good luck and keep us posted,
~Dame
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