Day 11 of my headache

[RapunzelsRealMom]

I have a headache on the right hand side of my forehead that spreads up and over my head to the back of my neck.

On day 9, i started to feel nauseated and ‘floaty’ so I went to GP who, after examining me, my eyes, asking questions, sent me to A&E with a letter.

Hospital was great - within 2 hours I was in a bed in a ward. Doc there spent loads of time examining me (tests for stroke, balance, what day is it,etc). He gave me a high dose of aspirin which stopped the pain and, with my agreement, sent me home around 2am.

As soon as the aspirin wore off, headache is back (this has happened each time I’ve taken painkillers during this period - painkillers reduce pain but it comes back after they wear off).

Hosp doc thought it might be “migrainey”. It’s not. He also suggested I may need MRI (I’m willing to pay for this if I need one and if the wait is too long).

TMI - when I strain on the loo it’s sorer and pulsating and I have to just sit for a minute till that wears off.

Apart from imminent death from a brain tumour (trying to be flippant and light hearted), what might be wrong?

@RapunzelsRealMom any chance of getting a home BP machine? Borrowing one? Do you normally suffer white coat syndrome? If you have no history of this It seems strange you would suddenly be demonstrating it. Extreme pain can however increase BP. I would most definitely try to test your blood pressure at home regularly to determine if it is high or it is white coat syndrome. If it is genuinely high, keep a note of the figures and go back to the doctor as this can be a serious cause of headaches.

There is a virus currently that seems to cause this. I know several people including myself that have or have had it. DD is on to day 13, it's better now as in not excruciating but she says it still pops up every now and again. Similar to a migraine but far longer lasting it seems.

Thanks again everyone for taking the time to comment.

This morning I've awoken with a sore throat, swollen glands and aches.

Although I don't feel well, emotionally I feel a little better - maybe it has been a ridiculously long build up to a virus.

Fingers crossed as this has really been worrying me. I'll give it a few days