What should I do?

[Charmerbluegirl]

Well since the past 3 days now I've had an awful headache and it doesn't seem to pass. I've tried Excedrin and Panadol even the regular one too. I'm trying to avoid going to a doctor due to a low budget. Can someone help me out?. Just specifically my left side of my head hurts.

[tonipugs14]

Sounds like to me that you have a migraine. The only other meds I can think of that is over the counter is Advil and Benadryl. I belong to a Facebook group that focuses on migraines and those are the only other over the counter meds I can think of that we use.....otherwise, you would have to go to doctor, which I know you're trying to avoid

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Hello

It could be tension headache or a migraine which I suffer from both

Relaxation can help which I know when you are anxious is hard to do but the more anxious we are the worse the headache and longer it lasts

Painkillers can help but I am careful how many I take because they can cause what they call rebound headaches if you take to many

When I have a migraine it can last a good week or slightly longer , make sure you are drinking enough water and hopefully it will pass soon

Take Care x

[tonipugs14 in reply to Hidden]

Lulu makes much sense. Other things I thought of....perhaps an ice pack? Or a heating pad?

[Charmerbluegirl in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much for your words of wisdom. I'm doing much better now.

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Charmer

If you have a headache that lasts and never quits you need to see your GP.

When was the last time you saw an Opticion and had your eyes checked, it may be eye strain or if you suffer stress, that may cause concerns.

See your GP, and if you have not had your eyes checked make an appointment there as well. Your Eyes need checking every twelve or twenty four months

BOB

[Charmerbluegirl in reply to Hidden]

Never thought it could be my eyes though but I will check them thank you