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Bastard of a headache

36 replies

ShittyFingers · 12/02/2022 09:40

God it hurts.

Started Thursday afternoon, progressively got worse and now it’s a full on migraine - I’ve taken solpediene (before bed last night and again this morning). I only ever resort to these bad boys when I’m desperate yet even they are not working.

I’m burning up too. Please send sympathy my way (or insults … anything to make me laugh and take my mind off it)

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madroid · 12/02/2022 10:43

Keep a careful eye on it. Headache + temp could be an infection. Have you done LFT?

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ShittyFingers · 12/02/2022 10:45

Yeah one last night and this morning, both negative 😫

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crosbystillsandmash · 12/02/2022 10:48

The only thing that obliterates my hideous headaches is co-codomal.
I sympathise op, bad headaches/migraines are debilitating Sad

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converseandjeans · 12/02/2022 10:52

Migraleve or co codamol and can of coke.

Also neck and shoulder massage to get rid of tension.

ofwarren · 12/02/2022 10:55

I tie a scarf round my head when I have a migraine. No idea how it works, but it does.

Easterbunnyiswindowshopping · 12/02/2022 10:58

Cool pack from the freezer op. Amazing..
And a funny pic to cheer you op..

Bastard of a headache
Motherhubbardscupboard · 12/02/2022 11:01

If you have a temperature as well please look out for signs of meningitis. It's probably not, but don't forget the possibility.

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ShittyFingers · 12/02/2022 11:01

@Easterbunnyiswindowshopping

Cool pack from the freezer op. Amazing.. And a funny pic to cheer you op..
😂😂😂 that did make me laugh, thank you!
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Opal8 · 12/02/2022 11:03

Full sugar coke and 900mg soluble aspirin
(3 x 300mg)

gamerchick · 12/02/2022 11:03

I suffered a headache for 4 days this week. It was hell and tests were negative. I wanted to take my head off and run it under the tap. I wonder if there's something else going about. I put it down to a migraine but it didn't behave the way they usually do

Hope you feel better soon

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ShittyFingers · 12/02/2022 11:05

I wonder what is causing it 😫 I feel like I should walk the dog just to cool down but I can’t stand up without my head throbbing

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ThePontiacBandit · 12/02/2022 11:05

I get awful migraines. The main thing that helps is Sumitriptan which I get prescribed but you can get it over the counter. I agree with converseandjeans, can of Coke helps (has to be full sugar). I keep some in the fridge for when they occur. One other tip that can just take the edge off is to put my feet in warm water and have something cold on my head. The science behind it is that the blood rushes to your head when you have a migraine and it diverts from the extremities. Warm your feet up and it encourages blood flow there easing the pressure.
Hope you feel better soon Flowers

Opal8 · 12/02/2022 11:35

Can you put your chin to your chest?
Can you bear light in your eyes?

Opal8 · 12/02/2022 11:36

A sudden thunderclap headache is an emergency
Phone 111

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ShittyFingers · 12/02/2022 11:41

@Opal8

Can you put your chin to your chest? Can you bear light in your eyes?
Yeah I can do all of those things. Just had some sugary rice crispies. Can’t stomach fizzy drinks.
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ShittyFingers · 12/02/2022 11:42

@Opal8

A sudden thunderclap headache is an emergency Phone 111
It’s not a thunderclap, it’s one sided throbbing that has been coming on gradually since Thursday
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Opal8 · 12/02/2022 11:45

Migraine trust recommenda the 900mg of aspirin
Do try that if you can

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ShittyFingers · 12/02/2022 11:48

Is it normal to burn up with migraine?

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HelloKeith · 12/02/2022 11:52

@ShittyFingers

Is it normal to burn up with migraine?
It is with Covid. My DS had a burning temp, banging headache and negative LFTs. I had the headache but positive LFT. Both did PCRs, both positive. Solpadiene plus ibuprofen didn't touch the sides of the headache, only a cool pack helped. Don't discount covid.
Easterbunnyiswindowshopping · 12/02/2022 11:52

Cooling your whole self down helps me. Cool shower. Don't dry off just lie wet on a towel on your bed. Window open and try nap.
Migraines for over 35 years....
Chocolate also helps me.

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ShittyFingers · 12/02/2022 11:54

I can’t take a PCR as I had Covid in December

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Opal8 · 12/02/2022 11:57

No temperature is not usual with migraine

Opal8 · 12/02/2022 11:58

Pcr time I think

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ShittyFingers · 12/02/2022 11:59

@Opal8

Pcr time I think
Can’t take PCR as I had Covid in December so it will still be positive anyway
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Opal8 · 12/02/2022 12:02

Ah.
No other symptoms?
Visual issues?
Neck pain?