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health advisory Hospital Health care 2007-11-14 16:20:07

Answer:

if it's sinus headache, take a cold and flu tablet (codeine as active ingredient) and I also use a nose spray to open the sinuses, on short term basis. Often that immediately relieves the pressure and eases the headache.

If it's a tension headache, try taking deep breaths and relaxing. Make a concious effort to relax your shoulders. Codeine or paracetamol and sleep are helpful if that doesn't work. Also try rubbing your temples with vicks vaporub... it works. But don't get it into your eyes!!

For Migraine too, plus total silence and darkness is required.

Always drink lots of water and ensure you eat regular meals, because dehydration or lack of food can cause severe headaches as well. At the start of one, I always drink a large glass of water, just to be sure.

Wear sunglasses when driving, sun glare causes headaches. Only sleep will get rid of those. Often turns into a migraine. I hate those..

And lastly, get your eyes checked. If you need glasses or your glasses are the wrong strength, you'll get pain too.

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I have an excruciating headache right now!

Arrggg!

I think I'll perform a self lobotomy. Cut out the pain!

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Other than taking painkillers I rub some lavendar oil on my temples, it calms me down and distracts me from the pain.

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Have some sleep. Don't play sport or have shower, they'll make it worse!

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I lay very still in a very dark room if possible. Usually for me though its a trip to the er for something stronger as my migranes can go on for days and I cant afford to lie about that long.

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I get an annual migraine. I lie in a dark room, with a wet face cloth on hand and also make sure you drink plenty of fluids.