I took a pain killer specifically for headaches several hours ago, and my headache still hasn't gone away.

Place a cloth dipped in cold water on your forehead and lie down in a dark, cool and quiet room. Take a Paracetamol or something and go off to sleep. When you wake up, your headache usually disappears. Keep a record of what you eat and see if there is something that triggers off your headaches. Avoid that item. For some people, it is chocolate, for some it is smoking, bright lights etc. As an alternative, if you aren't able to lie down, apply some Vicks, Tiger Balm or Axe Oil on your forehead. It helps the pain fade away. Your health is really important. If you feel headachy, tell people not to disturb you and say you need rest.

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Headache and dizziness are two separate conditions. However, there are people who experience them simultaneously. What could cause a dizziness headache? Here are five probable causes to consider when the two occur together:

1. Separate conditions but one causes the other
It may start of as a headache, but the pain brings on dizziness as well. Or you may well experience dizziness or vertigo (spinning type of dizziness) and it ends up triggering a headache or making an existing one worse. Even though considered to be separate conditions, there can be a causal link. Even in terms of treatment, successfully treating of one symptom can improve the other.

2. It's a migraine
Dizziness can be part of a migraine attack. They are known as migraine associated vertigo. The dizzy spells may happen before, during or after the headache.

As with basilar migraine, dizziness or vertigo are part of its aura symptoms along with partial vision loss, double vision, severe vomiting, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), slurred speech, loss of coordination, numbness (on one or both sides of the body), weakness, and general confusion. These symptoms generally subside with the onset of the actual headache, though it is also possible that they can last for several days after the pain goes away.

Basilar migraine is very rare, but potentially very dangerous as it can lead to strokes or transient ischemic attack (TIA).

Hemiplegic migraine is also a rare condition linked to a genetic abnormality. Some of its symptoms are temporary motor paralysis and sensory disturbances on one side of the body preceding the actual headache, often accompanied by numbness or a pins-and-needles sensation. Also vertigo, double vision, hearing problems, difficulty in speaking and swallowing due to numbness around the mouth. The symptoms may cause a person to think they are having a stroke. However, unlike a stroke, the effects are reversible.

It is possible that during a migraine attack, just experiencing the pain, nausea and discomfort may make you feel dizzy. Dizziness could also happen after a migraine attack, like a hangover. Those with migraine associated vertigo also often suffer from motion sickness.

3. They are symptoms of certain medical problems
A headache coupled with dizziness could be symptoms of a medical problem you are having.

Below are some medical problems associated with them:

-Head injury

-Neck trauma

-Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ): Other symptoms include pain every time you talk, chew, or yawn. Possible ear pain, ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and hearing loss Also clicking and popping of the jaw.

-Heat exhaustion: Besides headache and dizziness, person will look pale, sweat profusely, have clammy skin, feel weak, thirsty, nausea and vomit.

-Stroke: The symptoms of stroke are very sudden. You will experience numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body, confusion, trouble speaking or understanding, vision problems in one or both eyes, trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, severe headache with no known cause.

4. They are side effects of certain medications
Many medicines have side effects. The following medications have headache and dizziness included in their list of common side effects.

-Antihypertensive drugs or drugs that lower blood pressure such as cardizem (diltiazem hydrochloride), accupil (quinapril hydrochloride), cardene (nicardipine hydrochloride), and cardura (doxazosin mesylate).

-NSAIDs. For example, Ibuprofen have listed rash, ringing in the ears, headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, and heartburn as possible side effects.

-Antiangina drugs are also known as nitrates. These drugs relieve symptoms of angina which is severe pain in the chest caused by heart disease. Before the body is able to adjust to the medication, you may experience headache. If the headache continues on for a few weeks or get worse, check with your doctor. Other common side effects are dizziness, light headedness, increased pulse, nausea, vomiting, a flushed face and neck and restlessness.

The list of medications above are definitely not conclusive. There are others that have headache and dizziness listed as common side effects. Therefore, know the medications you are taking and consult with your doctor if you have any concerns.

5. Substance exposure
Carbon monoxide poisoning: It is called the silent killer as the gas is invisible, odorless and colorless. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are headaches, dizziness, nausea, light headedness and shortness of breath.

Inhalent abuse: Toluene can be found in gasoline, paint thinners and removers and correction fluid. Exposure to high doses of toluene can result in headache, euphoria and delirium, giddy feelings, uncoordinated movements, confusion, nausea and vomiting.

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I always have problem in knowing whether I have a Migraine or just an ordinary Headache. Obviously, I always have a bad headache that can last for about 2 to 5 days. Ordinary medicine such as Paracetamol (500mg x 2) is not really effective for me. It makes me taking another strong medicine such as Ponstan (500mg) to reduce my headache. However, the painkiller could not last long, sometimes it works and sometimes it does not. I just think that my headache become worst in some way that sometimes Ponstan no more effective for me and force me to take another medicine such as Sonap (275mg) which is usually used for Migraine. It is mean that am having a Migraine or we have some level of Headaches?

Migraines are usually worse than normal headaches, and include other symptoms than an aching head. Usually sensitivity to light and sound are a good indicator that you're having a migraine, sometimes nausea is too.

If you're concerned that your headaches last a few days, talk to your doctor. You may need a stronger painkiller than can be safely taken over-the-counter.

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I have had a knot in my back, near my left shoulder blade fora couple of months, and lately I think it has been causing a headache. First the headaches just seemed to kick in at the end of the day, but now it pretty much seems to always be there. Any advice how to get rid of it?

Get the back problem treated and the headache will go away. You may benefit from a professional massage or physical therapy. Or you can see a doctor who specialises in back troubles, they're called Osteopaths. Good luck.

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Most of us get the occasional headache and it's no big deal. A bit uncomfortable, but a couple of aspirin will fix you up. Migraine headaches are another story. If you've ever had one, you know you never want to have another. The trouble is, some people are afflicted with frequent migraines, and nothing seems to help. Well, here's some good news for those of you who suffer from migraines. There are a number of herbs, singly and in combinations that provide you with effective and, in some cases, preventative migraine headache remedies. Take a look at some of the best.

One of the most reliable and well researched migraine headache remedies is feverfew, a herb with a proven clinical track record and widely used in Europe as a preventative for migraine attacks. The active constituent is effective against chemicals in the brain which dilate blood vessels and which cause migraines. Feverfew, like many herbs, are slow to act, and must be used for a couple of months before the effects are felt. Please note that feverfew is a preventative, but won't help relieve pain once an attack is already underway.

Many independent clinical studies have concluded that daily use of feverfew as a migraine headache remedy does indeed prevent migraine attacks. Included in the double-blind studies were patients who had used feverfew as a preventative for years. Those who were given a placebo in place of their regular dose of feverfew experienced a resurgence of migraine attacks, suffering frequent and severe migraines. Those provided with the regular dose of feverfew remained migraine free for the six month period of testing.

Feverfew is not recommended for pregnant or nursing mothers.

Another of the natural migraine headache remedies is ginger tea, particularly suited to ongoing migraines situated in the front of the head. Taken at the onset of an attack, ginger tea will provide relief in as little as 30 minutes. Continued use of ginger tea, consumed six times each day results in fewer and less severe attacks. Ginger tea is also fragrant and tasty!

Other effective migraine headache remedies you may want to try include the following:

Kava Kava, native to the South Pacific, has been used for centuries for its relaxing properties, useful in cases of stress related migraines.

Valerian root is another of the migraine headache remedies useful in stress induced headaches. Valerian may act as a preventative if your migraines are stress related. Valerian root is a powerful relaxant, so use discretion when driving or operating machinery.

If your migraines are characterized by insomnia or irregular menstrual cycles, Jamaican dogwood may be one of your migraine headache remedies of choice.

Chamomile tea is a good preventative among the better migraine headache remedies.

Lavender oil, rubbed across the forehead and temples, eases pain and spasms.

If you suffer from migraines, try some of these natural headache remedies. A knowledgeable herbalist may have other headache remedies not discussed here which will bring you the relief you need.

Anyone ever have a headache like this before? I'm going on two weeks with a headache like this! What did you take? Did it work?

First you should check eyes and take treatment for eyes if problem.

There is no medicine for H/A OR MIGRAINE. Not only these but for almost all painful diseases like RA, Back ache, earache etc. Hence they become chronic.

Acidity, WORRY, sadness, excessive wind, cold , heat, sour food and sinusitis, constipation, intestinal inflammation; drug side effects, stress, bad smell, TV & COMPUTER SOMETIMES,
Blockage in the flow of Vital Energy are their causes. None of them can be treated with medicine. Our 100% success in treating migraine &H/A confirms it.

Acupuncture is the best treatment.
I can treat it with naturopathy and YOG, but how can you manage pl see.

Pain killers don't treat the pain but we loose the sense of pain for some time; in that duration our body itself treats sometime and credit goes to meds.

These useless drugs have enormous power to create hazardous side effects like liver/kidney failure, ulcer, acidity and lot others.

Avoid late sleeping if possible; worry, spicy foods, sour fruits, stale bakery foods and alcohole.
Sweet foods, COCOANUT WATER,sweet fruits, milk, rice, SPROUTS, SALADS and good sleep will help you if cough is not there.

But you try one herbal remedy- two drops of drumstick leaves' juice in opposite nostril if one side pains and both nostrils if full H/A will give you rescue. Betel leaf helps but it is very strong.

Pl search a painful point 3-6 mm behind your thumb nail and press it, H/A will disappear within 30 seconds!

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