Stress headache management

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Avatar m tn I’ve gone to the my family doctor and he said that everything is fine I’ve also seen an Ophthalmologist and he said that he doesn’t know what’s causing the bleeding and doesn’t have an answer for me, that I need to consult my doctor, which I have and I can’t get an answer from him that it must be stress. I am not experiencing sight loose, I just have really bad headaches and the right side of my face/head/neck hurts on a daily basis.
Avatar f tn Your symptoms could indeed be due to tension headache which is often associated with stress. Visual fatigue is often associated with symptoms such as blurred vision, eyestrain, eyes that sting or burn and the headaches are usually felt at the end of the day. Rest, ice pack, pain medications and avoidance of triggers or stress may help provide relief. If these do not work, have this checked by your doctor for proper management. Take care and do keep us posted.
Avatar f tn Episodic tension headaches are usually triggered by an isolated stress or a build-up of stress. A tension headache may occur on an episodic basis (less than 15 days per month) or on a chronic basis (daily or more than 15 days per month). In mild to moderate tension headaches, there is a constant, band-like pain or pressure that lasts from 30 minutes to all day. Tension headaches usually begin gradually and often occur in the middle of the day.
Avatar m tn I am a 27 year old male. A few weeks ago i had a headache for about 4 days straight. It was just in the front left side of my head. 2 of those days were worse than the other 2. It finally went away, but starting yesterday it has returned. I am going on 2 days of this headache, and i am not sure what to do. I have never had headaches much in my life, but i do have high blood pressure, if that has anything to do with it. Should i see a doctor? If so, what kind of doctor should i see?
Avatar m tn This could be due to primary headaches such as tension headache, often associated with stress as well as exertion headache which occurs during or after an exertion like running. If it has been happening for months already, it is best that you have this checked by your doctor or be referred to a neurologist. Avoidance of triggers and prescription medication may help. Take care and do keep us posted.
1271843 tn?1270642952 Hi, How are you? What medicine did you take? Can you elaborate on the character of your headache? Stress can be one trigger of headache as seen in tension headache. It could also help if you have your eyes checked to rule out any pathology in this area. An error of refraction may also lead to headache and dizziness. Rest, ice pack, pain medications and determination of the triggers of your headache may help. If it persists, you may need to have this evaluated further for proper management.
Avatar f tn An open communcation of all symptoms and worries will lead to a better management, if not treatment. Try not to worry and stress too much. Thsi may indeed contributory factors. Take care always.
Avatar f tn DiMarco provides health psychology services to individuals diagnosed with chronic pain disorders, headache, work-related injuries, and pre-surgical psychological evaluation for a variety of procedures. Cognitive-behavioral and insight oriented intervention include stress management, biofeedback, relaxation training, and motivational enhancement therapy to develop positive health habits. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Douglas Dulli, MD Dr.
Avatar f tn For pain i pretty much rely on ice packs and headache soothing rubs? Headsoothe they are called as pain killers are pretty much a placebo for me and have no effect :( I have started putting heat muscle rub on my back for pain and the burning takes my mind of headache for a while also lol Rubbing method oil on my temples and behind ears gives me some relief and the smell is relaxing.
Avatar f tn If tension or stress is involved, stress management and relaxation techniques may be done. Do activities that you enjoy, alone or with your friends. Ask also your local health department if there are any support group for this. With regards to depression, medications and therapy may help. Check with your attending physician for proper management. Take care and warm regards.
Avatar f tn After lots of testing they came to the conclusion of migraine although I never had a headache I had continued problem for about 3 years. In the last 2 mon I have started having extreamly bad headaches all on the left side of my head, sometimes I don't even have a headache I can just feel lots of presure and the side of my face feels numb but I still have proper movment of my eyes mouth and ect. Over the last few days my left eye has been twitching non stop along with the presure in my head.
Avatar f tn I'm 22 years of age, female. since my primary school years i had suffered from headache and until now. its a mix of all these headaches, sensitive to light, odours, clusters with dizziness and now when i have headache my eyes get bloated with black marks on them and sometimes vomits. im not taking any concraceptives, i was told to cut dairy products and alcohol. i've done that but still it doesn't work.
Avatar n tn hi, im 24 and i had my first seizure 2 days ago, but i think it was a reaction to a drug i took, the doc said it could be but we dont know, im being urgently refered to neurology, but since yesturday iv had a really bad headache. do u think the headache is related to the seizure? i thought my head might be better today, but it isnt. i dont know if its stress or if i should do something about it.
759386 tn?1324562124 BUT I found that getting needles in my neck REALLY triggered extreme headaches and nausea and a lot of other bad feelings even though this is where a lot of the areas for headache treatment actually are located for acupuncture. I also get trigger point shots... like nerve block things, with needles full of medication, at my GPs office... and I found that getting them done in my neck really triggered terrible headaches and nausea ...
Avatar m tn If there was no previous history of trauma, this could be due to a primary headache such as migraine, tension or cluster headache. Primary headaches are not caused by any underlying condition. It may also help if you try to identify the possible triggers. This may be stress, diet, and even environmental factors. Knowing the triggers may help you avoid them. Cold compresses and pain medications may also help provide relief. If it persists, have this evaluated further for proepr management.
Avatar n tn I usally press on it because it is so intense, which does not necessarily make it go away. I have not been under any unusal stress lately, nor have I ever have this pain before. I am 46 yrs old and it concerns me.
Avatar f tn It would help to discuss the cause and management of your headache from him. This will help you you manage the pain if recurrences occur. Try also to identify the possible triggers of the headache so that you can avoid them. Take care and do keep us posted.
Avatar m tn Cluster headache may appear as burning, explosive in nature and tear appears from eyes. Tension headache originates with stress and anxiety disorder. Please arrange an appointment with a neurologist right away who will evaluate the further underlying disorders by clinically examine you & ordering MRI or CT scan here that may be the main reasons of your headache attacks & other symptoms and can provide you an appropriate treatment. Hope this information proves helpful to you.
Avatar m tn meditation, stress balls, exercise, conflict resolution, cognitive therapy, self-reflection, respiratory gymnastics, relaxation, and time management. At work, manage your time properly: take a little more time for the task performance, than you really need. Be sure to take little breaks wherein you just close your eyes for a few minutes and think of something pleasant. Be friendly and minimize interaction/communication with people you do not like.
Avatar m tn s no such thing as living stress free. I thank god for doctors and medicine but I still pray and pray for research to find something, anything to in help the pain of so many who suffer from this disabilitating waste of life. People need to know a migraine is not a headache. So my question, would a nerve block starting from C1 to C7, pain down the arms, hands, around the shoulder blades, and the 2 spots in the head from headaches. Not to mention the sever tiredness from all these meds.
563034 tn?1272933007 There is a headache tracker here in Medhelp that may help you identify the triggers responsible for your migraine. Avoidance of stress, if possible is also recommended. Stress management may help. If the pain medication do not work, inform your doctor so that stronger prescription medications may be given. Take care and do keep us posted.
Avatar f tn My aunt was admitted months at a time, quite a few times, for viral meningitis. And ultimatly they found out it was stress causing hers. With her stress, It was where she lived, and who was stessing her out. Once she moved, she hasn't had a reoccurance. My sister in law who was admitted last year for the same thing, also was told hers was caused by stress. Did they mention if there was a cause for yours?
Avatar f tn Is this periodic or constant headache? Tension-type headache is the most common headache and affects up to 75% of headache sufferers. Although it is more common in women, tension-type headache can affect anyone who sustains the same or incorrect body position for lengthy periods, or individuals prone to anxiety or stress. It feels like a tight band pressing around the head. Pain medications as well as proper body posture and less anxiety or stress can help prevent this. I hope this helps.
Avatar f tn However, if the headache recurs, try to identify the possible triggers so that you can avoid them in the future. Rest, ice pack, stress management and a headache journal or the headache tracker in this forum may help. Take care always.
Avatar f tn First of all, I'm so very sorry that you've been suffering from this headache. I know exactly what you're going through; right before I was induced with my son who is now almost 2 months old, my miraines were causing fainting, blindness that would last almost all day, and numbness and tingling in my arms, face, and neck....and once or twice I experienced severe confusion and an inability to speak clearly or remember simple things like words I used on a regular basis.