Also I suggest you rehydrate yourself if you are dehydrated. There are a few medicines you can buy instores for these types of headaches, message me if you need them.
There are a few things to rule out and I try to make my replies as high quality and as easy to read as possible.
The first thing is something which is called "Occipital Neuralgia" This type of head pain occurs due to irritation or pinching of nerves at the base of the skull. It can be caused by injury, disk herniation or brain tumors. These types of headaches are described as throbbing, stabbing, shock-like or …show more content…
A variety of options exist and include blood pressure medications, anticonvulsants and antidepressants and anti-nausea medications. Botox has been approved to treat chronic migraine headaches and needs to be repeated every 3 months.
And to cover absolutely all bases,
Type in headache or something of that nature and wala! You have a brain tumour. People often fear that a brain tumor is the cause of their headache. Pain can occur on the left side of the head depending on where the tumor is located. The skull is compact and very little room exists for expansion. Once a tumor reaches a certain size, the pressure inside the skull will increase and compression of adjacent structures occurs. This can result in head pain and neurologic symptoms such as weakness or difficulty moving or speaking.
Tension Headache/Stress Headache
Tension headaches are felt by some experts to be the most common type of headache. In fact, around 50% of adults experience at least one headache every year. Tension headaches are often the result of stress, eye strain, lack of sleep or skipping meals. Teens are affected as well as adults. Poor posture, improper desk and workspace setup and muscle tension all contribute to the onset of tension type …show more content…
Neck pain and shoulder tension can also be a symptom of tension headaches. Nausea and vomiting or vision changes are not part of tension headaches.
Treatment options, in addition to OTC pain relievers like Tylenol, muscle relaxation training, mediation and yoga as well as massage. Physical therapy and workspace evaluation for proper ergonomics are valuable for those that experience recurrent tension headaches. Home remedies for tension headache include ensuring adequate hydration. Some evidence exists that diets rich in Omega-3 fatty acids experience less headaches. Good sources of Omega-3 include flaxseed oil and coldwater fish.
Cluster Headache
Cluster headaches are felt on one side of the head and often are accompanied by tearing and nose congestion. Men are affected four times more often than women and the headaches occur daily for a period of several days. Attacks recur sporadically. Cluster headaches are believed to be somewhat hereditary and passed down to other family