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Splitting headache since yesterday, feeling really poorly

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feelinh · 14/10/2024 13:36

I've contacted my GP already who just referred me to a pharmacy who just gave me migraine tablets and nothing seems to help.

I'm asking the experienced Mumsnet community what else I can do to help myself - any remedies for how I'm feeling.

It started yesterday morning, I woke up with a splitting headache on the top of my head.

I took my usual 600 mg ibuprofen, which is my go to when I get a headache. It didn't touch it. I had some co codamol around and took some, still didn't touch it. The headache was so bad at this point, especially when bending down or going from sitting to standing - it would make me yelp in pain. A lot of light sensitivity too.

I tried to sleep and just couldn't. Then I started getting really cold and developed a fever. I took more painkiller and it didn't help. Then started this massive pain behind both eyes when I look around. It's so sore. I didn't sleep all night and had a fever on and off.

I've taken migraine meds too now and they haven't helped. I haven't taken my temp today but feel cold sometimes.

I am exhausted. What can I do to feel better ?

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nutbrownhare15 · 14/10/2024 13:45

I'd suggest phoning 111. Meditation has sometimes helped with with headaches.

MigGril · 14/10/2024 13:43

Because if it is then I would get back in touch with the GP and migraine is one sided head pain only. If it's on both sides it's not migraine and you need to be seen and have more medical help.

feelinh · 14/10/2024 13:43

MigGril · 14/10/2024 13:42

Both eyes?

Both eyes. It hurts so much that I tend to try not fo look around.

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feelinh · 14/10/2024 13:42

MigGril · 14/10/2024 13:41

What migraine meds did they give you?

A triptan over the counter, I think it's Migrakind. Usually it would help.

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MigGril · 14/10/2024 13:42

Both eyes?

feelinh · 14/10/2024 13:41

The pain is behind my eyes at the moment and on the top of my head.

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MigGril · 14/10/2024 13:41

What migraine meds did they give you?

feelinh · 14/10/2024 13:41

MigGril · 14/10/2024 13:40

What did the GP say?

Is the pain one sided?

They didn't say anything of even call me. Just referred me to the pharmacy and they gave migraine pills.

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MigGril · 14/10/2024 13:40

What did the GP say?

Is the pain one sided?