Headache for 5 days!!
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I started with the symptoms of a migraine on Monday. My face goes numb on one side. Ever since then I've had a headache everyday it's not lots of pain but just there all the time. I'm taking paracetamol, but it's not making a difference. What could it be?
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Helba amy75782
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Hollyberry amy75782
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make sure you're not drinking any caffeine, or anything like orange juice. Lots of water. Ice packs sometimes work, wrapped in tea towels or similar.
It it will go but very debilitating.
Tiny2010 amy75782
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tpetuk amy75782
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I've just been to see my GP a few days ago and he believes it is what's known as cluster headaches. They can start for no reason and can last for weeks at a time then people can be in remission for weeks, months or years at a time.
I'm now on medication to treat the migraines should they start (Imigran) and meds to take at night to prevent them from starting in the first place (Pizotifen Hydrogen Malate) and so far it is proving very successful.
Advice given by my GP:
Make a headache diary if you can, just in case there are any triggers that are setting off your headaches such as particular foods etc.
Drink plenty of water - aim for 2 litres a day
It could also be something as simple as needing glasses or an updated glasses prescription so I'd recommend an eye test.