for a long time now i hav been in pain, physical pain. here is some background info about my condition. i am 15 yrs old and i hav had chronic daily headaches for four yrs now. what that means is i get 7 to 10 headaches every single day, the pain is anywhere from 4 to 10 (on a numbers scale) it depends on the headache. any ways i hav tried almost everything to get rid of my headaches. i hav taken 9 different preventative meds, seen multiple neurologists and pediatricians, psychiatrists and various other doctors. all of them hav found nothing wrong that would be causing my headaches. i hav seen an allergist recently and ive had my tonsils and adenoids removed. other than the daily headaches i am a perfectly normal teenage girl. 5′ 3″, 103 pounds. but this pain is ruining my life, and if i dont get better soon im going to commit suicide. please offer any advice that you hav or any medical recommendations. thanks srry this is so long
i hav seen a psychiatrist and i take meds for depression b/c of all the pain im in. but my psychiatrist couldn’t find anything psychologically wrong with me

A headache, when it strikes, is not very pleasant to contend with. It may strike you on a daily basis when you get up or it might be sudden and/or severe. For example, imagine a situation where you have taken your kid outside with plans of a full-fledged picnic just for the two of you. The plan, along with the overjoyed child, may be spoilt because your headache strikes just as you are ready to leave.

There can be innumerable such situations in which headache can disrupt your daily life. The best solution in this condition would be to avoid it in the first place. It can be done by following a few simple steps:

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Like, besides the headache. Hahah.

Any possibly over the counter? I’ve had headaches for about 10 years now. I’m only 17. They’ve gotten to the point where I have a headache almost constantly. Some headaches feel different from each other. Some are pounding headaches, while others are mild and seem to be associated with fatigue.I have bad sinuses and have only had minimal success with sinus headache medicine. I also have anxiety and was told some of my headaches are tension headaches. But even after trying anti anxiety pills, I had found little relief. Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Acetomenophen and Naproxen Sodium have not worked at all. I’ve even resorted to “head on”. No success. Any suggestions for alternative treatments? Or possibly alternative diagnoses? Thanks.

Headache treatment

Most headaches are caused by muscle spasms in the back of the head and neck. The spasm can be sparked by emotional stress or by holding the head in a fixed position for long hours. At times the pain can be extremely severe and feels as if the head is in a vise-like band.

Relaxing tight muscles through massage, hot showers and heating pads or cold packs, including biofeedback and muscle-relaxation training may prove to be helpful.

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Headaches are becoming more common in these times. Many stressors have cropped up that weren’t there before, including stress at work, financial concerns and relationship problems and uncertainties about the future. You may already have an idea what triggers your pain and what you want to know more about headache relief.

Your headache relief regimen starts with finding the root cause for your pain. Is it improper posture? Improper posture is a very common cause of headaches because it makes the back muscles stiff and constricted, preventing blood from circulating properly to your head and neck and decreasing oxygen supply. Correcting improper posture is one way to achieve headache relief. Practice correct breathing by taking deep inhalations and exhalations. When working on your computer, avoid slouching and lean back as much as possible. Elevate your feet and massage your neck and shoulders every now and then. Occasional shrugs of the shoulders and a roll of the neck relaxes tense muscles. A little goes a long way in this case and headache relief is just a few movements away.

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Having a migraine headache can be the worst feeling in the world. Sensitivity to light; noise, even movement can cause a migraine headache to increase in pain. If you have ever had a migraine, you know it can leave you irritated and, at times, debilitated for as long as it lasts. Well, there is some good news for migraine sufferers. There are natural headache relief solutions to this on-going problem.

The cause of migraine is unknown. The condition may result from a series of reactions in the central nervous system caused by changes in the body or in the environment. There is often a family history of the disorder, suggesting that migraine sufferers may inherit sensitivity to triggers that produce inflammation in the blood vessels and nerves around the brain, causing pain.

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I have had some early pregnancy signs but not many and not often other than daily headaches and hot flashes. I did not know I was late until 7.5 weeks. I had a 3lb weight gain overnight and felt I had larger breasts, but no tenderness. I almost threw up at the smell of mint tea and the site of blood the other day. I have never missed 2 periods. Is this pregnancy or instant menopause?

I have a killer headache. I have no medicine or a way of getting to the store to get medicine. So, I’m up for suggestions. Thanks!

I took some advil but they didn’t seem to help at all. What are some cures for this besides relaxing?