I'm a 21 years old male and recently (for the past 4-5 weeks) I've had this regular headache on the left temporal lobe, precisely above the area between the eye and the ear. The pain is not followed by any other symptoms, but it is very intense, and it's always on this specific area. It happens usually in midday, but sometimes I've been awaken by it in the morning. Before this I've never had headaches, it would happen only 2 or 4 times a year, and it was a regular headache. However I remember that three years ago I had this very same headache, but it was much worse, it felt like the left side of my head was melting, but until now it didn't happen again. I find it strange that it happens at a specific time of the day, and that it's always on that part of the head. I don't have any medical history, and as for my family no one has any problems with headaches. I've been smoking since I was 17, I quit in March but recently, for about a month, I've been smoking 4 to 6 cigarettes a day. At first I thought it was because of the smoking, but the headache would occur before I would smoke. I've read some similar questions here, but they didn't seem to help me. Can anyone tell me what's the cause, or anything helpful?
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Many things can trigger a HEADACHES/MIGRAINES: using your arm in an awkward way (bowling) when you don't normally do that, lack of food (skipping meals), head resting in a hairdressers sink, going to a concert with light show, video game screen with fast movements & flashing lights, staring in the light (sun) constantly on your eyes...etc.
The ears are either tension from stress or tension stress from your TM joint in your jaw. It can make you sickly with migraines if out of place even a smidge.
It's not your mom's fault or your fault. It's unfortunate. No one wants a headache. No one wants to miss out on activities, functions or events because of a headache. No one means to get angry so quickly when they have a headache. It just is what it is ~ uncontrollable pain in our heads.
If you experience a headache with ANY LOSS OF WEAKNESS, SLURRING, IMBALANCE or FEVER, then you need to seek medical attention immediately for a consult to make sure there isn't something more serious going on.You may be completely dehydrated if you aren't drinking adequates amounts of water daily. Here's a guide to help you figure out how much water you require daily for your weight.
? Your Weight Times (.5) Equals Divided By 8oz (or 1 Cup) Equals # Cups of Water/Day
• 100lbs x .5 = 50/8 =6 Cups of Water/day
• 120lbs x .5 = 60/8 = 7 Cups of Water/day
• 135lbs x .5 = 67.5/8 = 8 Cups of Water/day
• 150lbs x .5 = 75/8 = 9 Cups of Water/day
• 175lbs x .5 = /8 = 11 Cups of Water/day
• 200lbs x .5 = 100/8 = 12.5 Cups Water/day
You may be under intense stress and anxiety and need some activity to help relieve any excess stress like running, swimming, stretching, cardio machines, or sports.
Ice cold water or wrapped ice pack on the neck can be your best solution for a severe migraine with auras. The ice must be wrapped with a cloth so the skin doesn't get damaged. You may want to place it all over your head, but not for longer than 20 minutes at anyone time. You may place a heater pad on your neck afterwards.
I find taking my medication (excederin tension headache works better than excederin migraine) with a Monster drink or red bull with the extra caffeine, but not the whole can...just enough to swallow the pill and wash it down with a few extra gulps only. It works fast (20 minutes). For some reasons, when the medication says TENSION HEADACHE it helps more. Others take ROBAXACET which is acetominophen with methocarbonal also comes with Codeine when asked.
If you use feverfew daily at bedtime. I also find it helpful to use something that I haven't used before or for a long time in a different family of medications.
1. I used to use a combination of medications which included 400mg Ibuprofen 4x a day with food. This takes the swelling and inflammation down. DO NOT exceed1600mg in one day and you may need prilosec for stomach protection as ALL ANTI INFLAMMATORIES are difficult on the stomach. ***You can use Tylenol with Ibuprofen and Aspirin watch for daily maximums & don't exceed.
2. Robaxacet is Tylenol (acetominophen) combined with methocarbonal (muscle relaxant)...this also comes with codeine on request from the pharmacist. This only relaxes any tight muscles around the pain and helps reduce some pain. You can use Robaxacet with Ibuprofen and Aspirin, BUT NOT Tylenol as it's already an ingredient in this pill.
3. Robaxacyl is Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) combines with methocarbonal (muscle relaxant)...this has a blood thinning active ingredient and isn't ideal for anyone under age 16 years or complications with blood pressure, ailments, etc. This both takes down the inflammation as well as treats the pain.You can use Robaxacyl with Ibuprofen and Tylenol, BUT NOT Aspirin as it's already an ingredient in this pill.
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4. Aleve is a Nonsteroidal Anti Inflammatory (Naproxen) which will helps reduce the inflammation, and as the inflammation decreases so does the pain; BUT you CANNOT mix this drug with any of the above mentioned safely.
5. Dynamint has been used on horses legs for years, but it does an amazing job on sore neck muscles. It's ingredients are Peppermint Oil, Eucalyptus Oil , Tea Tree Oil and Calendula Oil.
6. Deep Cold Gold is an alternative rub that works very well on tight aching tendons on your upper shoulders, neck and TMJ joints.
You should always keep track of your headaches on a calendar in your room or dayplanner so you have something to show the doctor if this becomes an ongoing problem. If you were doing something the day before or earlier in the day that may have triggered it, then mark that down too.
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Hey mad dog, I am on the exact same boat as you are. I also have left temporal lobe epilepsy and been having headaches for over a week on the left side. It is unusual for me as I never get headaches and I'm worried about what I should do. I haven't taken any drugs yet but am thinking if calling the neurologist for a checkup and maybe an MRI scan. I'm glad to know I am not the only one in the world and hopefully we can find the right answer!
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