head ach

[bharity]

Hi
abut 2yrs ago since I hve been having this head ach....both of my front side of head pain n also in the middle....the side pains r really sharp n pain full ....when I get this pain I can do n e thing to get it off me.....it's so so bad...I ask feel my head becoming heavy  in the middle usually. ...I had been seeing my doctor heaps of tyms for this....N every time I'm given different medicine  for it....first I was told it was due to tiredness than it was migraine  than depression  ..N now even doctors don't know why to call it ...they hve nothing to say ....everything is fine ..even my ct scan came normal...I had been given soo many medicines  even injection but nothing works...lately I was given Amitriptyline  tablet which made even worse ....dnt know wht to do or where to go ..can n e one help me....I'm scared. ..N really confused why shall I do...why us wrong with me..????

[CBIsraeloffOD]

I beg to differ. Caffeine is not a friend to people with migraine. You get temporary relief and then a rebound which leads to a worse headache. Seek out a headache control program which will look at your triggers.

[AKC_75]

Hi and welcome to the Migraines & Headaches Community.

Sounds like a typical migraine to me. Most preventative drugs take 3-6 months to know if it is going to work or not so give it more time.

In the meantime here are a few over-the-counter tips you can try.

1. There are several symptoms of migraines and what causes the pain of a migraine is the blood vessels in your brain become dilated. So, sometimes it helps it you put a bit of pressure on your head. I am sure you have already been doing this unconsciously with your hands from time to time. So, get a bandanna or a cloth headband and wrap it snugly around your head.
2. If you rub Mentholatum across your forehead and on your temples that helps relax those tense muscles. You can do this with or without the wrap, depending on if you like the heat or not.
3. Try either a cold or hot pack, whichever is more comfy to you.
4. The best OTC meds that I have found that works is Excedrin. It is a combo of Aspirin, Tylenol and Caffeine and that happens to be an excellent combo for migraines.
5. I mentioned caffeine before...well, drink coffee, Mt Dew, take Vivirin...sometimes a mega dose of caffeine will stop it in its tracks.
6. If you get nauseous or dizzy get some Meclizine from the pharmacy (the stuff behind the counter) you can take 25mg three times a day as needed. Yes it works on both.

Try these tips for about a week and if you get no relief at all then you might consider asking for a pain shot (something different than the other one they gave you). Hope you feel better soon! Keep us posted.