I’m a 17 year old male who has had a
constant headache for 3 weeks. The pain
changes a bit, sometimes I get this
throbbing pain in my temples, sometimes
its like this weird tight pulling
sensation like near the front/ top of my
head or a pressure feeling. I also have a
really saw neck and my lower back hurts.
I’ve been to the doctor he said I had
tension headaches and referred me to a
masseur and chiropractor. The chiro took
some x-rays and said my neck was out and
my low back was out and with a few
treatments it’d be better but it
hasn’t worked despite him saying that
everything feels fine now. The masseur
said my neck was very tight but again this
hasn’t helped. I’ve been taking pain
killers, doing neck exercises and keeping
heat on my neck like everyone’s said but
it hasn’t helped. The pains not that bad
its just there all the time and gets
annoying. We have exams on this week and
the doctor said that it could cause
headaches but I really don’t feel that
stressed or worried about it. I have no
other symptoms or anything like that
except when it first started like 3 weeks
ago I felt a bit weak and my hands were
shaky but that’s gone now.
I’m getting rather concerned that
something might be really wrong? I just
want them to go away!
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mc4ever02
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Posted: 06-12-07 11:12am
Welcome to .ehealth!
I'm sorry you've had such a hard time
getting rid of this headache.
What you are describing does sound like a
tension headache. So, you should try not
to worry. They are not serious. (though
they can be painful).
You said that you are on painkillers. What
painkillers are you on? They have
prescriptions for tension headaches. I
think you might want to call you doctor
and ask if it would be an option for you.
(the brand I take is phrenilin forte)
You should definitely continue the
stretches. They might not feel as though
they are giving you immediate relief, but
they will really help in the long run.
You may also want to ask your doctor about
a tens unit. They can be very helpful as
well.
The only other things to make sure you are
doing is pretty basic. Make sure you are
eating properly. Take a multivitamin (this
will help from getting muscle cramps)
especially potassium. Make sure you are
drinking enough water. Dehydration can
cause muscle cramps as well. Lastly, make
sure you are getting enough sleep.
I hope you are feeling better soon. Keep
us posted.
