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On and off headache for about 2 weeks

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Peanut314
Peanut314

Hello, I've been experiencing on and off headaches for about 2 weeks now. They're dull pains on the left side of my head. Some days I don't even have headaches at all. I sometimes get a throbbing pain when I stand up or move around, which then dissapears after a few seconds. I've had one time where I felt slightly nauseous, which waved over after a few minutes.

For a while I was convinced I had a brain tumor, but after doing some research I realised my headaches aren't severe enough at all for an ER visit, and I don't experience any of the symptoms besides headaches.

Maybe I should add that I'm not on any medication.

I haven't consulted a doctor about it (yet), because I rarely do so. Most of the time when I'm feeling sick, it disappears after a few days. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

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  • jasey
    jasey Peanut314

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    Hi, it sounds like you are experiencing symptoms of a chronic tension headache. If these symptoms continue then it may be worth consulting a doctor which could be useful if only to put your mind at ease.

    I would suggest that these symptoms could be attributed to stress or anxiety. Have you felt under an unusual amount of stress over the last few weeks?

    If so, then steps to introduce more relaxation into your life such as 'progressive relaxation' and 'meditation' can have benefits. Also, sometimes if you worry about having headaches then that in itself can make the headaches worse. This can be another good reason to consult a professional because it can help to put your mind at ease.

    There are other areas to consider as well as I believe headaches should be addressed in a holistic way. For example, changes in diet and exercise levels can also affect headaches. 

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