Headache for 3 weeks

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Hi so basically for the last 3 week's I have had a headache, not a migraine headache but it feels more like my brain is expanding(if that makes sense? Not literally but that's the best way to describe it) Like pressure feeling. I ignored thinking it was due to painting fumes, stress from work etc but from Thursday it has progressively worse.

I have a sore stiff neck, dizziness, constantly tired and just feel I can't really concentrate/being forgetful. I phoned 111 today and she basically said take painkillers and phone the gp if it doesn't improve. I've been taking painkillers constantly and it has done nothing. She said it was most likely due to stress but tbh the past 2 months are probably the least stressed I've been in a long time.

Now what do i do? I feel like they fobbed me off and I don't know what to do now? Phone the gp and be told the same? Anyone had anything similar?

Pain for that length of time not normal OP. Do some Google research to describe your symptoms and go to GP. If they try to fob you off tell them not to and that you are very concerned. Don't let medics fob you off.

Sometimes Headaches happen due to lack of sleep in the nighttime, another reason is workload pressure. My small suggestion is seeking doctor help for your problem is a best option.

Sinus?

Get your eyes checked - optometrist will be able to see if any pressure is being placed on optic nerves. My friend recently got diagnosed with a (treatable) condition unrelated to the eyes and your symptoms were her symptoms too.

OP I have had a three week headache too - I was almost relieved to see your post. Mines is just one side - what about yours? It feels like a presssure on my face too. It has me very anxious. I keep getting weak moments too. Is yours constant?

I have been to my GP about it and had bloods done, I also went for an eye test. GP is now suggesting a CT scan.

Have you had your boiler serviced recently? If not it could be leaking carbon monoxide.