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abby0
abby0

Hi. I am a 24 year old female. Five months ago I began having a localized headache to the top right part of my head. It took about a week to go away after no medications worked. I saw my doctor and she said I had a sinus infection but she was more worried about the heart condition I have so she didn't pay too much attention to my head. After using some herbal remedies the headache went away and I went on with my life. 

My father passed away two weeks ago and three days ago the headache reflared. Localized to the top right part of my head and it's not agonizing but it's annoying. I feel pressure throughout my whole head and sometimes it trickles down to my neck. IT feels like my head is being squeezed in a vice. Nothing horrible but enough to get me worried. No medication is working. 

I am heavily addicted to caffeine and I haven't slept a full night since last year. I work a full time job as well. I don't know if any of this could have anything to do with my headaches. The only other symptom I am having is slight vertigo but no major dizziness or vomiting or nausea. I am always clumsy so maybe that could play into it. I don'tknow. I do plan on seeing my doctor next week but could someone relieve my tensions a bit so I don't work myself into a tizzy before I can see my doc? Thank you. 

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  • boygeorge
    boygeorge abby0

    Posted

    Hi Abby,

    The headaches you are experiencing are most likely due to your caffeine addiction as they are a common symptom of caffeine use and/or withdrawal. They may also be due to emotional stress; your lack of sleep and busy work schedule along with the flare-up caused by your father's passing point toward this.

    Because you have no severe symptoms beyond a headache and slight vertigo, I doubt that brain cancer is the underlying cause. Unfortunately, that possibility always exists, so consulting with your doctor next week should hopefully bring good news to put your mind at ease.

    Cheers!

  • broadsword
    broadsword abby0

    Posted

    Let me reassure you that it is extremely unlikely you have a brain tumour. With everything going on, the sinus infection and the loss of your father, these are all things that could cause headaches, as can too much caffeine . I hope the trip to your doctor gives you the reassurance you need and you feel better soon
  • MrPenguin
    MrPenguin abby0

    Posted

    Have you been checked for a Chiari malformation? They are quite common and in a lot of people don't present symptoms until they are older.

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