To go the doctors tomorrow if my headache hasn't gone?

[Houseonahill]

I have a cold (not covid) been ill since Wednesday but since yesterday I have the worst headache of my life, I've been taking paracetamol and ibuprofen alternatively every 2 hours for the last 2 days and it doesn't even touch the sides, I feel dizzy and sick everytime I move and now I honestly just want to cry I can't handle it anymore, I'm so tired but I'm awake every hour with the pain and then it takes me another hour to get back to sleep.

Is there any point in trying to see my GP tomorrow? Can they do anything else for a headache?

To be honest that sounds really severe. I would be seeking medical advice tonight if that were me: 111 at the least.

There's an NHS page on when to be concerned about a headache: www.nhs.uk/conditions/headaches/

Yes call 111. People can't diagnose you over the internet.
Things to think about: is it worse or better when you are lying down? Is the light hurting your eyes?

Yes, seek medical help. A severe headache that's unusual for you needs to be investigated. It may 'just' be a migraine, but it could be something dangerous.

I suffer with a lot of headaches/migraines. I'd be calling 111 with your symptoms.

Hope you feel better soon

111 - and be v careful on the painkillers - sounds as if you've had way more than the reccomended dosage - and when they say 2 every 4 hours, I don't think the intention is that you double up with paracetamol and ibuprofen.
hope that you get some help soon - is there anyone with you, or someone you can call to come over?

DH had the same last week. GP wasn’t especially interested, checked blood pressure and neuro observations. Said to go back if it got worse and treat with otc medicine. It disappeared over a couple of days and lasted a week or so.

I'd definitely get this looked at.

As a side note, I had very similar to what you describe a couple of months ago. I couldn't lift my head because of the pain. It was horrific. A day or two later, a shingle rash arrived!

Call 111. You are actually overdosing yourself so need to let them know. I hope you get some relief soon

Are you certain it's not Covid? Done a PCR?

Could it be Carbon Monoxide poisoning from a faulty appliance? Got a CO monitor? That was the worst headache I ever had.

I'd definitely seek medical advice. I also echo the thought that it might be covid, or carbon monoxide poisoning.

Please get it checked out ASAP

I had a persistent headache a couple of weeks ago (not nearly as unpleasant and severe as yours sounds) and when I went to the doctors they said I was definitely right to have gone in. Once they’ve assessed you, if they think it is ‘just’ a headache, I imagine they’ll prescribe some stronger painkillers. I’ve been taking Amitriptyline and it’s been great.

Feel better soon!

When you call 111, use the words 'worst headache of my life'. It makes things happen.

It might be sinusitis. I get it with nearly every cold and the only thing that stops the headache that accompanies it is a course of antibiotics.

@ThinWomansBrain

111 - and be v careful on the painkillers - sounds as if you've had way more than the reccomended dosage - and when they say 2 every 4 hours, I don't think the intention is that you double up with paracetamol and ibuprofen. hope that you get some help soon - is there anyone with you, or someone you can call to come over?

It's actually perfectly OK to alternate paracetamol and ibuprofen in the way the OP is doing, as long as you don't go over the max daily dose for either. I was told to do that after having my gallbladder out if just one painkiller wasn't enough.

www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/medicines/can-i-take-paracetamol-and-ibuprofen-together/
I assume the OP is at least 16.
That said, I would seek help if the combination isn't reducing the pain. Like a PP I wonder if it could be sinusitis - I remember that giving me an awful headache.

‘Worse headache of your life’ = urgent attention.

Call 111 or go to A&E

Please don't fuck around and get checked out. I wouldn't even bother with the GP but would go straight to A&E.

At least call 111

Go to A&E. 111 isn't always that helpful.

Absolutely agree that 'worst headache of your life' needs urgent attention. Please ring 111.

My husband had the worst headache of his life and it was viral meningitis. I’d get checked out ASAP.

You ok OP?