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To ask is there a weird headache virus going around?

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IncognitoMam · 27/03/2024 08:27

I've had this weird headache since Saturday. It started with stabbing pains from neck up. Travels around in different places. Comes and goes. It goes behind ears and jaw too. Sometimes like an electric shock I don't have a cough or anything but sinuses feel bunged. I usually have trouble with these anyway. I can breathe ok.
It's really scary. DH reckons it isn't a virus. I just have no idea? I'm hoping it is and it'll get better soon?
Ibuprofen helps.

I'm off work until the weekend anyway and have decided to do nothing today. I didn't do much yesterday but I'm going to really take it easy today.

Had anyone else had this or heard of it? Is DH right? I daren't ring 111 in case they send me to urgent care for something that's going around anyway.

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IncognitoMam · 05/05/2024 15:18

Hope you're ok now @VeryScary ?

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VeryScary · 15/04/2024 08:14

I’ve got this at the moment - the pain at the base of my skull is horrible.

ssd · 13/04/2024 10:00

I tried anti histamines too, didn't make a difference.

Val1985 · 13/04/2024 09:13

I thought it might be hayfever initially and tried antihistamines but no luck. Finally went to GP yesterday and he thinks it's a sinus infection that's turned bacterial. Started antibiotics and steroid nasal spray so fingers crossed it clears.

FlabMonsterIsDietingAgain · 13/04/2024 07:10

The most common hay fever symptoms include:
• Itchy eyes
• Sneezing
• A runny or blocked nose1.
However, the symptoms of hay fever can vary from person to person. Depending on the type of pollen allergy you have and its severity, you might experience:
• Red or watery eyes
• A itchy throat
• A cough
• A loss of smell
• Blocked sinuses resulting in facial pain
• Headache
• Earache
• Tiredness1.
Hay fever symptoms can be cold-like, but unlike a cold – which usually subsides within two weeks – hay fever can occur for longer when you’re in contact with your allergy trigger. Find out more about the differences between allergies and colds.

FlabMonsterIsDietingAgain · 13/04/2024 07:08

For those of you still congested have you tried anti-histamines? A lot of your symptoms sound like hayfever and tree pollen has been consistently high since February.

Symptoms of hay fever
Hay fever symptoms can range from mild to severe and may vary depending on the allergen and the individual’s sensitivity. Seasonal allergies, often triggered by pollen, can cause symptoms during specific times of the year. However, some individuals may experience year-round symptoms due to allergens to indoor allergens.
Recognising the symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis is crucial in managing its impact. Common signs and symptoms to look out for are:
Persistent and frequent sneezing is a common symptom of hay fever. People affected by allergic rhinitis often experience bouts of sneezing, especially when exposed to allergens such as pollen, dust mites, or pet dander.
Runny or stuffy nose (nasal congestion) can lead to difficulty breathing through the nose.
Itchy, red, and watery eyes (allergic conjunctivitiss_) are common symptoms in people living with hay fever. These symptoms can also cause discomfort and sensitivity to light.
Itchy throat or ears are often accompanied by irritation or a scratchy feeling.
Fatigue and irritability affecting overall energy levels and mood can often be experienced after prolonged exposure to allergens.

imforeverblowingbuttons · 13/04/2024 06:55

Mine lasted about a week.

ssd · 12/04/2024 23:38

IncognitoMam · 11/04/2024 17:26

I'm still feeling very congested. I hardly slept last night. Although I think menopause has something to do with it too. I kept feeling hot and pulse racing. Luckily the boss let me go home early today.

Funnily enough, im still very congested, dh had to go out yesterday and get me another nasal spray, i thought i was done with them...

DrCoconut · 11/04/2024 17:57

I have it currently. After a few days GP has diagnosed an ear infection and prescribed antibiotics. I started getting reduced hearing on one side and it felt like there was something in my ear. It's lousy and typical that it happens during the Easter holiday when I've managed to get some annual leave to do house/kid stuff.

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IncognitoMam · 11/04/2024 17:26

I'm still feeling very congested. I hardly slept last night. Although I think menopause has something to do with it too. I kept feeling hot and pulse racing. Luckily the boss let me go home early today.

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Val1985 · 11/04/2024 16:25

I'm on day 8 of this and although my sinusus have cleared and pain over my eyebrow has gone, I now have tinnitus and my scalp feels sore. Did anyone else have this? Hope you're all feeling better by now!

Fairysteps11 · 01/04/2024 18:02

Day 4 of a bouncing headache. Cold and shivery, feel like sleeping for a week.
Back at work tomorrow, I've taken so many days off in the last month to be home for my poorly dcs that I wouldn't dare take time off for me now!

Autienotnaughtie · 01/04/2024 08:24

Mine lasted about a week and has thankfully gone

betterangels · 01/04/2024 08:03

Autienotnaughtie · 27/03/2024 09:11

I've been like this for 5 days. I've been wondering if it's menopause, over exercise, stress. I've been fatigued as well.

Same. It's so strange. Comes and goes for me.

SpanishTale · 01/04/2024 08:01

IncognitoMam · 31/03/2024 22:27

That sounds like occipital neuralgia.
I've been at work just got in and so far feel a lot better. Just hope it lasts?

GP called them migraines

Anotherparkingthread · 31/03/2024 22:56

I had this! I honestly thought something severe was wrong with me! Awful feeling. Like lots of pressure.

I didn't lose my appetite though I ate like a horse, blood sugar must have been all over the place.

Youmeandacupoftea · 31/03/2024 22:42

My DD (6) has this at the moment and has had it for about 2 weeks, complaining of headaches everyday and now snotty/bunged up and very lethargic :-(

inabubble3 · 31/03/2024 22:34

Had muscle aches, fatigue and a 2 week long headache- sometimes in my temple, sometimes the side of my head, sometimes the back of my head. Like you I got worried - I don’t often get headaches and if I do they’re gone within hours. It’s been a few weeks now since it’s gone so I think defo a cold/ flu sort of virus x x

Stopsnowing · 31/03/2024 22:31

I have had a terrible headache come and go for the past few days and I don’t normally get headaches

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IncognitoMam · 31/03/2024 22:27

That sounds like occipital neuralgia.
I've been at work just got in and so far feel a lot better. Just hope it lasts?

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SpanishTale · 31/03/2024 14:45

Nah pain is shooting from neck to eye! Appears to be betterish but it's taken 2 weeks and I'm knackered. The GP did bloods and they're all OK.

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IncognitoMam · 31/03/2024 10:33

@SpanishTale is your shooting pain moving about?
I'm still suffering been a week now. It's not quite as stabbing though.
Head feels very full.
I'm not particularly tired even though I have trouble getting to sleep. But I haven't been doing much just light chores. I'm at work today.

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SpanishTale · 28/03/2024 07:55

2 weeks I've had it. Snotty nose. Tiredness. Shooting head pain. Colleagues have it too. Doesn't seem to be going anywhere.

pickytube · 27/03/2024 23:48

I've experienced something similar but was wondering whether it was third trimester pregnancy related.

User3456 · 27/03/2024 23:41

Definitely worth doing a covid test, especially before going to the dentist, you could make the whole surgery ill if it's that, as it's so infectious.
Also worth wearing a mask on the bus , it's a sensible step to reduce the amount of times we get ill (wearing a mask doesn't mean you're anxious, just realistic and practical).
Really hope you feel better soon 💐

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