1st:A head CT is
always indicated for worst headache ever, even if you had one in the past. This is to rule out something like a bleed or aneurism, as rylariaizmik pointed out.
2nd: I hope the bp pill you are taking is a betablocker. That is best for migraines.
3rd: Caffeine is a common ingredient in many prescription and over-the-counter headache medications. Caffeine additives make pain relievers 40% more effective in treating headaches. Caffeine also helps the body absorb headache drugs more quickly, bringing faster relief.
4th: This is something that people I know have tried and say it works:
High-flow oxygen inhalation therapy is used to treat cluster headaches. If headache pain is not relieved within 20 minutes, oxygen therapy should be stopped.High-flow oxygen therapy does not prevent a cluster headache. It only provides temporary relief of headache pain.
Oxygen therapy is one of the best treatments to stop a cluster headache. Oxygen therapy relieves headache pain within 15 minutes in more than 7 out of 10 people who use it. It works best when started right when a cluster headache starts.
**You can buy canned oxygen without a prescription, but I'm not sure what retail stores have it. Maybe sporting goods? It is easy to get online, but that doesn't help you today. Any nurse/hospital friends that could put you on some high flow O2 for a bit without paying for an ED visit?
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Last but not least: I hope you feel better soon!
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Originally Posted by crystalsmom  I find myself getting a headache when I have been on the computer too long, have you had your eyes checked lately?
Now you be good to yourself and get an appointment with the Dr. |
Good point.