Tension headaches

[BetterFlyAway]

Hi,

I have always suffered with migraines, headaches and tension headaches since I was a child.

These days my tension headaches have become constant especially before, during and after my periods. Also, this year I have noticed whenever my forehead gets warm, a red circle appears. This is not normal is it?

I have contacted my GP regarding these tension headaches and she has given me a timetable to fill out. I have to note these headaches for the next 2-3 months.

I feel it's more of a hormonal headache and when I get them my speech is slurred, sensitive to light, difficult concentrating and make me feel very down and depressed in myself.

Does anyone else have these symptoms and if so can you offer any advice?

Thanks!

[Shnookie]

Hi this is Shnookie from the U.S. I’m 63 and obviously 🙄 finished with getting my periods But When I was menstruating I had horrendous migraine type of headachesI have also had tension, sinus and hellacious headaches since I’ve been 9. I’m going to a neurologist now and receiving lidocaine shots and special pain meds for my headaches. I would suggest U ask your GP for a neurological consultation to start with.

Then there are other tests such as a head MRI, lumbar puncture to properly analyze your pain. I’m here 4 U. U can also personally message me.

Hugs 🤗 Shnookie

[BetterFlyAway in reply to Shnookie]

Hi,

Thank you for your message.

Wow! Amazing to speak to someone from the U.S as I thought this was a UK site only.

Are you living in the UK now then or speaking from the U.S?

I started my periods when I was 14 and I'm 36 now.

You are the second person on here to mention about seeing a neurologist and will ask my GP about this.

Thanks!

[Shnookie in reply to BetterFlyAway]

Hi. I live in Beverly Hills, CA. People from various countries R on this web site. Sorry 😐 U R suffering from the lousy headaches. I’m here for U S

[BetterFlyAway in reply to Shnookie]

Cool!

Oh I did not know that as I rarely use this site these days. I only use if I ever need advice or help others with any other related issues. It's been a while though.

Thanks for your reply!

[alfreddy7]

I’ve had the same type of headaches shnookie has since I was 12. It runs in our family. Sometimes my headaches trigger anxiety and vice versa.

I don’t really get you symptoms but I do get

Lightheaded, sensitive to sound, head throbbing and flushing and dizziness.

But the symptoms me and you describe can be from any of those 3 types of headaches Shnookie mentioned.

I just take pain killers if it gets to bad.

I’m sure your GP prescribe you something a little stronger than over the counter for these headaches.

My sister also gets them really bad probably worse than me.

I hope you feel better soon. We are here for you.

[Shnookie]

Hi 👋 it’s Shnookie. Sorry about you and your sister’s headaches. Now I do get a terrible knot in the left side back of my head. Hopefully I will get the shot into the back of my head this week. It usually helps for about 3 months at a time. Check out going to a neurologist for the pain. Good luck to U guys. Hugs 🤗 Shnookie

[BetterFlyAway in reply to Shnookie]

Thank you! I will definitely ask my GP about that!

Take care! <3

[Shnookie in reply to BetterFlyAway]

Sounds good 👌