Originally Posted by crystalsmom (Post 4434991)

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.

Originally Posted by Marhcarter (Post 4435000)

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!

Good point.

Originally Posted by lisaly (Post 4435240)

It definitely sounds like it's from your sinuses. It sounds like you need antibiotics, and an ENT sounds like a great idea. I hate that we live so far away. It sounds like you could use some healthy chicken soup and someone to take care of you. I am praying for you to get stronger and better, dear friend. Tibbe is such a great little boy--so loving and loyal with his mamma. Katie is the same way with John and me. They really give us a reason to get better because of their love and loyalty.

Originally Posted by crystalsmom (Post 4435246)

Jeanie, I wanted to check in before I went to bed to see how you are. I'm afraid I was pretty much wrong with caffeine and I see it can help in many cases. I was at my daughter's all day or would have been here sooner.

When to Call the Doctor about Your Headache Symptoms

Hope you can get some sleep tonight.

Originally Posted by lisaly (Post 4435174)

Jeanie, I pray that you are feeling better. I suffer from migraines, and sometimes beta blockers are used as a preventative I think. I take Zomig, and it makes me even more exhausted, but one side effect is that it helps my sinuses. Please seek help and get well soon. I'm worried about you and care so much.

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly (Post 4435258)

Oh, how nice of you but I'm doing okay and just tired of having a headache. I would love some of your chicken soup - sounds wonderful. :) I'm calling the ENT tomorrow for sure unless I'm 75% better.



But I've read caffeine does cause headaches in some people, so your point was valid and well taken. Whenever I have one of these headaches, I just crave hot coffee and hot tea, things with caffeine in them. And the headache medicine that helps the most, that Esgic stuff, has some caffeine in it. Normally it does the trick right away but not this time which is why I asked what everybody does for bad headaches. Really tired of this - I've never had a headache last this long so it's the doctor for me if it's not all but gone tomorrow. It must be sinus related but the doctor can look into my nostrils and see if it's inflamed and swollen and tap on my face and all that stuff they do and if he thinks it's not, we need to look elsewhere. I can' wait to be headache free though it is better tonight.