Stress relief and ibs

The first thing I thought of when I read your symptoms is a sinus problem.

I strongly believe the best answers you need are from a Neurologist, get a referral to see a Neurologist, I see one and he treats me for migraines, all kinds of headaches but they have the best answers that your primary care physicians won't give you.

this is what i have and it sounds like sinus, i get this issues when my IBS and acid reflux flare up or like right now the weather is cold here so i have this issues and my ears feels like water is in it and very itchy,and my ears would hurt plus all the symptoms u describe, i went to a ENT And they cant find nothing except my right septum is broken, i went to a neurologist and still nothing

Stress is likely to have caused your headaches especially since your are worrying about your IBS Your doctor identified tension

and was right to advise painkillers which should deal with the pain. Persevere with painkillers which can also help with your IBS along with antispasmodics. Prolonged worry may cause the headaches to continue so try distraction techniques such as a hobby or light exercise to take your mind off your IBS. Try relaxation therapy.Once you control your IBS, this should help your anxiety which in turn should help get rid of your headaches.

good ways to relax include:

meditation/ mindfulness

yoga

going for a walk

listening to calming music

having a hot bath

reading

if you have a pet, playing with them or stroking them has been shown to reduce tension and lower blood pressure.

if your neck or shoulder muscles are tense this will cause headaches. try a hot water bottle or wheat bag on these areas if this is the case.

also make sure you are well hydrated as this can cause headaches too

Hi Han

I actually just had a 2 week left sided headache (probably from stressing about my severe IBS flare). I couldnt believe it was from tension either. Getting the muscle knots out of your back and neck are key - I saw a massage therapist and had tons and tons of knots under my shoulder blades down my spine. She worked some out and then my mom and husband worked on pushing on them and loosening them up and when those all went so did my headache. Do deep breathing exercises and stretch those muscles - a tennis ball can work against a wall or on a mat on those muscle knots as well. Give it a try! I Had a 10/10 headache and was also losing hope it would ever go.