Comments | antof9: What's going ON inside that head of yours?

antof9

What's going ON inside that head of yours?

Feb 21, 2011 20:16

I'm not a girl prone to headaches. Frankly, I don't think they felt safe in our house growing up - my father wouldn't have tolerated them, I'm sure, and I really rarely get them as a "grown up" (I use the term loosely, of course). But I have noticed that I've been getting them off and on for ... maybe the last 5 years or so. Certainly more than ( Read more... )

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antof9 February 24 2011, 21:45:09 UTC

I did think of that. Ever since Unk's rotator cuff surgery, I've been sleeping in the guest room, and I have become a very stiff-necked people.

anonymous February 22 2011, 04:08:55 UTC

If it's a tension headache (say from stress or bad posture at your computer), a heat pack on your neck/shoulders/base of your head can help too. Amber

zz_neena February 22 2011, 11:26:35 UTC

Between 5 an 6, insert "Is it my hormones?" I know someone whose sudden spate of headaches turned out to be triggered by perimenopause.

antof9 February 24 2011, 21:50:24 UTC

hmmmmm ....

I have suffered from migraines for as long as I can remember jessibud February 22 2011, 11:58:43 UTC

so I DO know how awful and how scary they can be. Still, every now and then, I can get one that goes off the scale and is VERY SCARY. Quiet dark room, and an ice pack definitely can help (as well as good old prescription drugs). For years I have also turned to acupuncture and chiro but for occasional headaches like yours, that probably isn't necessary. Hormones could definitely be considered. Make sure you write down and document. Did you eat or drink anything different before the headache? Also, I know for me, the weather is a trigger. Sudden up or down changes in the weather or air pressure or a strong wind will do it for sure.

Going for a brisk walk (exercise), believe it or not, also helps. And stretch out those neck muscles, too, with neck rolls.

Re: I have suffered from migraines for as long as I can remember antof9 February 24 2011, 23:34:50 UTC

I don't think I ate or drank anything different than usual, but funny you should mention the wind. We had CRAZY wind that week.

Thanks for the comments, and also for the idea to write it down. That makes sense.

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antof9 February 24 2011, 23:35:27 UTC

I never even thought of that, but my nose has been running like a faucet.

Thanks! (and I do)