headache for 6 days

[overit1607307174]

so ive had a headache for about 6 days... my head really hurts and ive tried everything. tylenol, goody's powder. ibuprofen, pressure points..... nothings working and its starting ot get really really annoying and making me really grumpy..... so yeah any suggestions???

[kskm]

Tell you parents to take you to a doctor. I've never had one but my Mom goes through this sometimes, Migranes.

[darkblue]

Better to get it checked out than have it bug you.

[DN]

Yesm deifinetely see a doctor. A headache lasting that long could be serious.

[in_the_mirror]

yea i get migranes but they don't usually last for more then a morning or afternoon. i have also gotten a headache that lasted for about two weeks before i went to a doctor, make sure they take a blood test first before they tell you anything else. my doctor didn't and wound up telling me that i may have a brain tumor and needed a MRI and a CAT scan. we paid for it all and then they took a blood test and told me i had mono. i was realieved but quite ticked at the same time.

[LostInTranslation]

~overit~,

 

If your headache won't go away after so long, you most likely have migraines. I have suffered migraine headaches since I was a teenager and it started out like yours - for days non-stop.

 

I would suggest seeing a doctor as soon as possible. Also ask your parents if they have a history of migraine headaches because they are hereditary. If you do see a doctor, I would ask if they have samples of Imitrex. They have done wonders for me and if they work for you, ask for a perscription. They are pricy so use your parents' insurance if possible.

 

A lot of the time, headaches come because deep done we may be hurting emotionally, which causes us to break down physically. If you are feeling this way, I would also suggest doing things that make you happy - listen to music, talk with friends, see a movie, etc. This may help relieve your stress level and thus relieve your headaches.

 

I hope you feel better. Take care.

[shes2smart]

You may also want to consult a chiropractor. I also have migraines every few months. I have a prescription (Zomig) from my regular doc, but I also see a chiropractor who helps keep the headaches from occurring more frequently without the use of drugs.

 

In the interim, here's a home remedy that might help....lie down with a cold pack on the back of your neck for about 20 mins. When my chiropractor told me this, I thought she was nuts....it just didn't seem like cold and the back of my neck was a good combination. However, the cold will constrict the blood vessels supplying your head which can help ease throbbing pain. It will also temporarily numb the muscles. I usually cover up with a blanket so I don't get cold and the combination of the cold and the heat makes me sleepy. Most of the time when I wake up from the nap the headache is gone.