Re: Constant headache for a week
Originally Posted by
megs18
For the past week I have had a basically constant headache. It isn't as bad in the morning, but does get worse throughout the day. It doesn't seem to be staying in the same spot. I've felt it in my temples, forehead, top of head, etc. I have never experienced anything like this.
I have tried relaxing and putting a heating pad on my neck to relax the muscles, but it hasn't helped. I went to the doctor and he did some basic neurological exams (like walking in a straight line, touching my finger to my nose then his finger, etc.) and he said I did fine, so he thinks it's a tension headache. I don't know how this could be. I take breaks from the computer, drink a ton of water, sleep at least 8 hours a night, etc. I don't know why I would have a tension headache for a week straight. I am trying to not think about a brain tumor, but as we all know it's easier said than done.
I had brain tumor fears a few years ago and even got an MRI that came back clean, so I know it's extremely unlikely to be a brain tumor, but I'm truly just fed up with the headache. The doctor prescribed me some anti-inflammatory pills, but they don't seem to be helping very much.
I’ve had times like these before, sometimes I’ll wake with a headache and go to bed with it for days too.
Have you been particularly stressed at all? Or something causing you worry? Tension headaches are definitely possible in stressful times.
Positive vibes,
Mouse
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