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Migrane/ pressure on the back of my head for almost two weeks!
I am only 15 years old and have been experiencing what doctors diagnosed as migranes. I usually get bad headaches during my menstrual and advil takes it away, but it hasn't even after the period ended.I went to rhe ER sunday. They did bloodwork which came back with everything okay and a CT which said everything was normal. All they did was hook me up to an iv gave me meds and then sent me home. I barely sleep because of the pain. It feels like constant pressure on the back of my head, as if I have a tight ponytail tied there. The doctor I went to two days ago just gave me some new medicine and told me to alternate with advil tylenol. I'd even get nausious at times. When I try to sleep or get up at times, the pain gets so bad I can't hold up my head. Right now, it just feels like constant pressure, but sounds too loud bother me. I am worried because I start school soon and do not want to deal with this pain anymore, espically in a new school. I can't take this anymore. Anyone know what it may be?
Hi and welcome to the Migraines & Headaches Community.
What medicine did they give you? Is it to prevent migraines or treat migraines? I am going to assume it is to prevent them cause you said they said use Tylenol and Advil rather than using your meds as like pain meds. Well, I can tell you that you need something besides regular Advil or Tylenol, you need something specifically mixed for migraines. Try the following tips and see if you have any luck. But, one thing you have to understand is treating migraines is a marathon, not a sprint. It could take time (years even) to find the right preventative medicine or even the right combo of preventative medicine.
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.
Try these tips and see how things go and keep us posted pls.
What medicine did they give you? Is it to prevent migraines or treat migraines? I am going to assume it is to prevent them cause you said they said use Tylenol and Advil rather than using your meds as like pain meds. Well, I can tell you that you need something besides regular Advil or Tylenol, you need something specifically mixed for migraines. Try the following tips and see if you have any luck. But, one thing you have to understand is treating migraines is a marathon, not a sprint. It could take time (years even) to find the right preventative medicine or even the right combo of preventative medicine.
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.
Try these tips and see how things go and keep us posted pls.
I also had a stiff neck and a bit of a runny nose at the begining of the headaches
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