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bad headache.
I have had this horrible headache for the past 5 days now. I have tried almost overy OTC pain reliever out there (like ibuprofren and aspirin) but it does not help at all.
I have a huge anxiety problem so I am always thinking I have some kind of brain cancer or I am going to die. Usually migraines last for a couple days but mine has been occuring for a week nonstop. It doesn't fade, nor is it off-and-on. Sometimes it gets worse, but other times it feels more mild. My school nurse told me to lay down and drink water but that did not help. I stayed off of caffeine and sugar but that didn't help either.
I am scared that something severe is wrong with me! I have a Doctor's appointment tomorrow but what can I do to not be so worried? What could my symptoms possibly be? And I am not asking for a diagnosis, obviously. I just need some thoughts.
Thanks
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You say you have an anxiety problem, and it's possible that is what is causing the headaches. I know when I worry over things, I get bad headaches.
Be sure to bring up your anxiety problems to your doctor if they don't already know about it.
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ask the doctor at the appointment.
or go to webmd.com they helped me with a recent steroid addiction and bipolar dissorder.
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Migranes can last upwards of three days. So, it could be just an especially stubborn migrane this time. It's probably been coupled with a tension headache (since you have anxiety disorder) and that's likely making everything a thousand times worse than they atually are.
You're best bet is to go to the doctor tomorrow, like you already are. They know more than we do, and can prescribe stronger medication, like Imitrex. If you're into alternative/Eastern medicne and aren't afraid of needles, my mom treated her migranes with acupuncture - and has incredible results. If this is a chronic thing for you, you might want to discuss this with your doctor at some point.
In the meantime, get off the computer (the glare is horrendous for migranes), and get yourself into a darkened room (light in general stinks, ahah). I've found that putting an icepack on my forehead/temples/eye area helps lessen the pain and swelling-feeling associated with a headache. Heat may also work- it depends on the person. So try a heating pad too.
hope you feel better soon! :)
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