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anx mum
28-08-09, 20:56
:weep: My health anxiety really high at mo really worried cos had headaches for the last 2 weeks. Worried that i may have something bad :mad: . Went 2 docs and she said i had viral infection. Never get headaches normally really scared.

nomorepanic
28-08-09, 21:09
There are so many reasons for headaches.

Tension is the usual one.

Are you dehydrated as well?

nomorepanic
28-08-09, 21:10
Have you read this ..

http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=44707

nomorepanic
28-08-09, 21:11
Oh and this ..

http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/showthread.php?t=21758

nomorepanic
28-08-09, 21:20
Oh and do you drink alcohol?

anx mum
28-08-09, 21:22
No dont drink alcohol. Just really scared cos dont normally suffer with headaches had it for 2 weeks now. Been takin painkillers but hasent shifted it.

nomorepanic
28-08-09, 21:24
Well sounds like tension to me then.

I never get a headache and had one for about 3 weeks and it was nothing.

Definitely try more water though.

I take it none of those links helped?

nomorepanic
28-08-09, 21:26
Oh forgot to say normal pain killers didn't touch mine either - I got something stronger from the chemist that they recommended.

SueBee
28-08-09, 22:28
Hi,

I'd definitely take Nicola's advice and make sure you're not dehydrated. If I get a bad head I always try a pint of water first and give it 30 minutes before taking any painkillers, half the time it does the trick.

Actually, if you read the leaflet in the pack, taking too many painkillers over a long period can cause headaches.

Hope you feel better soon :)