What are some possible causes of headaches that NEVER go away no matter how much fluid i drink, sleep i *try* to get, eat right and take pills for??
I spoke to my GP about it on several occassions but each time he has said its due to stress and me not relaxing as much as i can to sleep.
Ive had scans before (like yearrrs ago) and nothing showed up.
Im over taking medications that never help. My body is so used to Panadol, Nurofen, Panadeine Forte, Panadeine extra strong, Advil.....its beyond a joke now
Being left sided and having a left shoulder injury I would suspect the headaches to be more muscle / alignment related. Having little people you also carry them on one hip which often increases and alignment problems.
A physio / chiro / masseuse (or a combination approach) may help but if it doesn't you really need to get it checked out to make sure there is nothing else. Good luck!!
Are they there when you wake up??
Are they there all year or are some days / seasons more intense?? Allergy related headaches can vary in intensity depending on what you are allergic to.
Have you had your eyes tested any time recently?? Pregnancy can alter your vision and visual changes can cause headaches.
Where is the headache?? And what does it feel like - tight, heavy, sharp, pulsing, throbbing??
Do you have tension in your shoulders?? Numbness / aching in the arms or hands?? Any neck pain??
Any previous injuries or MVA with whiplash before??
Some of the answers can give a hint as to whether you need to see an optometrist, doctor or have further testing. Recurrent headaches that aren't getting better should be investigated further +/- a referral to a neurologist or some other specialist.
I get Migraines and take medication quite regularly.
I found that when i was on the pill they were alot worse. So i stopped taking the pill and that helped a bit. Apparently the mini pill is better - havent tried that yet although i currently have a script waiting for me to take to the chemist.
Also went to a physio as since i was little i have had alot of neck trouble - always out of alignment - always felt wrong. I also have a really bad back.
So, the physio said i have a weird neck . I was waking up with headaches every morning for months. He asked me how many pillows do i sleep with - just one. He suggested i get a childs pillow - quite flat- to put under my normal pillow as i might need that little bit of extra height. If my neck wasnt supported then i get a headache. Anyway - magic happened and i havent woken with anywhere near the amount of headaches that i used to.
Also went to the dentist and saw a guy who deals with all sorts of things and he said that my bite was out - already knew that. Also that i grind my teeth and that i clench my jaw when i sleep ! He could tell all of that by looking in my mouth and checking my posture ! After that i realised that i do clench my teeth and could feel myself doing it as i was drifting off to sleep - now i make a conscious effort not to - except i dont know what i am doing when i am asleep. He wants to see me again but i havent made it back yet.
I do still get headaches but not as many as i used to - i get them for a variety of reasons but alot of it stems from my sleeping issues - pillow, neck, jaw, teeth etc.
These are just a few of my experiences that i thought i would share with you as i thought maybe you might be able to relate it back to you.
Maybe see a physio or someone similar and see if they can find anything.
Not sure if this will help but i hope you find an answer.
kim
as a migrane sufferer- there is nothing worse than a headahce that wont go away
here is some tips that have worked for me
causes could be. . . .
something you are eating/drinking such as
Orange juice
wine
MSG- any food with flavour 621
chocolate
sulfer in dried fruits
preservatives in meats
Your pillow!! maybe time to get a new one
Your posture- tilt your rear vision mirror in your car up a bit so you have to lean back and upright to see out of it to ensure you posture is OK. Just keep an eye on lifting kids- it stuffs you back and neck bad- use your knees etc
Blood pressure- maybe worth getting your bp checked- can cause headaches!!!
Hormones- damm hormonal changes throughout your cycle can cause headaches- perhaps your hormones could be out of whack- charting might pick up on this
Things to do to prevent them
massage
crainial osteopath
heatpacks on your back and neck
warm baths
exercise such as yoga, pilates- or even just stretches in the shower in the morning! Get the blood pumping and moving
DRUGS
ones you can take and still function
panafen plus- love them
nurofen migrane
panadeine
myrsondol day strength
voltaren rapid- anti inflams work a treat with a migrane! Settle everything down!!!!
knock out drugs or woozy drugs
myrsondol nite
panadeine forte
nurofen plus
calmative plus
You can combine ibprofen and paraceatomol products together to double hit you if they dont work on their own. My OB has given my a tab that they give for b/pressure and when i get a migrane i take it and it stops it- they are ACE- first time i have got a tablet that works- otherwise i have to just wait for the migrane to stop on its own and that can take days!
My body gets use to meds really easy so i find that combining drug types works best for me- say 2 panafen plus and 2 panadeine at the same time. Or 2 Voltaren and 2 panadol forte. Just a matter of working out what works for you- ask your pharmists for a drug combo regiment- that way you will know what you can safely combine!!!
Kim it would be worth keeping a food diary and perhaps chart with temps for a bit to see if these are the causes! Unfortuately the cause for one person may be different for another.
hugs and hang in there!!
mwah
I had been getting shocking headaches for years, they would last for 2-3 days and were so painful, my head constantly throbbed. I usually got them when I hadn't been drinking as much water as I should have. I found that going for a walk in the fresh air would help a little, but there wasn't one single pain killer that could take it away.
I started going to a chiropractor once I fell pregnant with this bub because I have a pelvis issue, the chiro has worked on realigning lots of things while I've been going there. It was only last week that I realised that since I've been seeing her I haven't had a single nasty headache. I had been having those headaches for many years, at least once a week! My chiro said it's amazing how much better you feel when your body is aligned properly. So if all else fails Kim, try a chiro or even an osteopath.
I hope you find some answers soon .
Last edited by ~Trish~; April 29th, 2009 at 07:37 AM.
Are they there all year or are some days / seasons more intense?? Allergy related headaches can vary in intensity depending on what you are allergic to. All year round
Have you had your eyes tested any time recently?? Pregnancy can alter your vision and visual changes can cause headaches. I went to get them tested after Jasmine was born and i was told i had to wait until she was 6 months old as thats how long it takes untileverything has settled down. Of course i then fell pregnant with Zachery.....so im assuming in 2 months time i can get them tested (when he is 6 months)
Where is the headache?? And what does it feel like - tight, heavy, sharp, pulsing, throbbing?? Generally its on my left side or at the front. Sometimes its all over my head. Always throbbing and i feel my heartbeat, it takes over my whole hearing and headspace!
Do you have tension in your shoulders?? Numbness / aching in the arms or hands?? Any neck pain?? I always have problems in my left shoulder from an accident over 12 years ago when i fell down a flight of stairs
Any previous injuries or MVA with whiplash before?? Other then the stair incident, No.
*det* thanks hun for your help and advice. Definately look into some of the things you mentioned.
Hj i generally have them from the time i wake to the time i sleep so i ont notice anything triggering them off from what i eat.
Trish thanks too. I was thinking maybe a chiro might help. Do you need referrals to them?
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. I was waking up with headaches every morning for months. He asked me how many pillows do i sleep with - just one. He suggested i get a childs pillow - quite flat- to put under my normal pillow as i might need that little bit of extra height. If my neck wasnt supported then i get a headache. Anyway - magic happened and i havent woken with anywhere near the amount of headaches that i used to.
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