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10 day headache

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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 17:46
I had a headache that went on for days - was affecting sleep.... Anyway went to GP, he said often headaches are self perpetuating - gave me some strong pain killers, as the headache eased, I realised it was caused by tension and teethgrinding at night. It took about 3 days to become completely headache free, but even after first day/night I felt so much better!
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 17:31
Thanks for the replies, seeing specialist tomorrow, headache as bad as ever unfortunately, think its tension as gets worse as day progresses, hopefully will find out soon
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 16:57
A friend's husband had a headache for a month, after doing some research she found out it could be related to a Magnesium deficiency, (he had MRI's etc, nothing came up). So he went on a dose of Magnesium and it was gone within a couple of days. i think a lack of Magnesium results in muscle spasms and he must have had one in his neck which caused the headache. Agreed about the neck causing headaches. I get terrible migraines which last for days and I cant get out of bed, turns out I have a trapped nerve in my neck which causes it. could be that, or could be sinus problems, they also cause bad headaches. Go see the doc and let them do some tests, the Neurologist at Welcare in Garhoud is very good or you can go to Neurospinal and see one of them but i think it takes time to get an appt as they are very busy.
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 11:33
See the other thread about the headache thing going around.
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 10:15
Do you have any tenderness on your face, under your eyes or near your nose - as in if you press on these places it hurts? If so, you may have a sinus infection which can result in the most evil, blinding headaches just behind you eyes - try some clarinese...
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 10:01
A friend's husband had a headache for a month, after doing some research she found out it could be related to a Magnesium deficiency, (he had MRI's etc, nothing came up). So he went on a dose of Magnesium and it was gone within a couple of days. i think a lack of Magnesium results in muscle spasms and he must have had one in his neck which caused the headache.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 30 January 2011 - 09:51
A friend of ours said there is some virus going around where you have a headache for at least a week. He had it for a week, I got it and it lasted 8 days for me, and then someone else we know got it and it lasted 9 days for her. So hopefully you have the same thing, and it should go soon. Although being that it's been 10 days for you, I'd probably get a 2nd opinion from another doctor just to make sure. <em>edited by emmess on 30/01/2011</em>
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 29 January 2011 - 12:07
No question book in to see your GP with a referral to have an MRI and a Neurologist.
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 28 January 2011 - 22:07
Had a headache now for 10 days, not getting any better, been to doctor who didnt seem concerned, It isnt excrutiating but is constant, need to take painkillers, not sure what to do, wether to ride it out or go to A and E, what do you think i had a headache for 6 days .. mine has gone but I think that its obviously not normal for a headache to be so prolonged. I would say go to A and E .. my DH had a very similar thing but then it went to a "thunderclap" headache..he went to A and E in the uk was admitted - he had a slight bleed through stress .. Always good to be checked out properly .. best of luck x
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 28 January 2011 - 21:57
You poor thing! Tension headaches can often go on for days so it could be nothing to worry about but insist that your Doctor take it seriously. Hope you feel better soon.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 28 January 2011 - 21:56
Definitely go in and have it investigated.
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 28 January 2011 - 21:51
I would go first thing tomorrow morning to see a specialist.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 28 January 2011 - 21:47
Had a headache now for 10 days, not getting any better, been to doctor who didnt seem concerned, It isnt excrutiating but is constant, need to take painkillers, not sure what to do, wether to ride it out or go to A and E, what do you think
 
 

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