I am at work so there isn't a lot I can do, like laying down, but I've taken 4 tylenol since like 8 this morning and my headache will not go away.  Are there any suggestions of how I can get rid of my headache while at work?  Also does exercising help headaches (this question is seperate from the other) it's just I am supposed to go to the gym after work and want to know if that helps you when you feel sick?
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I am a chronic headache person: including sinus headaches; migraines; tension headaches and more, yuck!!!\n\nFirst determine what the headache may be brought on by.  \nIf you are sick, no you should not work out. Do you have other symptoms?\n\nIf you have a sinus infection or cold, tylenol will do nothing for you, but a dose of Non-Drowsy Sudafed might help decongest your sinuses.  \n\nIf you have a migraine, there's not much you can do but stay comfortable and try to keep some of the workplace noise out.\n\nCheck out the below sites that my coworker emailed me to get rid of headaches and to learn more. Hope this helps!\nFeel better sweetie!
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Well, you need to be persuasive, so you need a great argument.  I have an idea, take asprin and Cola and combine to make an easy to take headache medicine that works faster because it's liquid, tastes great, and the caffeine speeds the asprin to relieve faster (like Excedrine or Bayer Back Relief)..
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Hello from Scotland. Its midnight here. Pull a sicki!! What to do is from now on until the next hour and a half,dont talk to anyone at work and be very quiet.Go to the loo and stay in it for bout 10.b4 u come out of the loo,rub ur eyes a lot(put a little soap in ur eyes if u can bear it) and then go back to work.Ur buddies and boss at work will think u look ill with ur red eyes all watery.tell them u threw up and need to go home. Then have a great day when u get sent home sick!!!! Its worked for me and even the soap in the eyes was worth it!! lol
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You could need glasses. I am going thru the same thing now. I would visit your doctor, then your eye doctor and then maybe a neurologist. Many different things could be causing this. You could be smelling something everyday that's giving you a headache. Try this. Bath & Body Works makes a roll-on peppermint oil for headaches and upset stomaches. It has helped tremendously with the headaches I have been having. It is about 10 dollars. worth every penny. Good luck!
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well it depends. you might want to talk some ibuprofen or Tylenol. Put a hot pad or ice on your head and face,which ever feels the best. If not wait a couple of days and drink a lot of water and then you should go see a doctor.
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both the headaches and lack of energy during training can be a result of not eating or drinking anything prior to the workout.\n\n30min to an hour before..you should give your self a little snack to give you energy for a workout.  (piece of a fruit, orange juice)
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Knock yourself out with Benadryl or store-brand equivalent. Nothing helps sickness better than rest, and if you're running around all day, it'll take longer to recover. Trust me, I take only one day off when I'm sick to sleep most of the day, and I'm better the next morning! But if you take the Benadryl, it'll stop the nose issues as well as the headache and since your nose won't be runny, your cough will diminish because your throat won't be as aggravated by muscus. Good luck!
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Since you haven't gotten better, I would go back to the doc and possibly get a second opinion.  Go with your gut.  You truly feel something is wrong, it's gotten worse, and it is worrying you.  I assume your "they did seem to be worried" is a typo and you meant "didn't?"  Either way, if you are not comfortable going back to the doctor, maybe go to the ER.  A serious or unrelenting headache is something that needs further attention.  Good luck.  I hope it turns out to be a big nothing.
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take some ibprofen (sp?) and lay down and go to sleep. also i have this thing full of rice that u warm up and put it on ur head.. it feels soo good. my headache normally lasts 30 minutes..always unless its alot less. good luck and i hope u feel better!!
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Migraine.\n\nInstead it could be Diabetic related or it could be caused by sleep apnea, a head injury, or many other things get to a doctor and get checked!\n\nAlso if it truly is a migraine here is a little info you should be aware of Excedrin migraine is the same a Excedrin don't fall for their marketing gimmick.\n\nRead the ingredients on the boxes at the store or at their web site: http://www.excedrin.com\n\nhttp://www.excedrin.com/products/es_pl.html\n\nExtra Strength Excedrin®\nProduct Information\n\n Drug Facts \n  \n Active ingredients (in each caplet) Purposes \nAcetaminophen 250 mg Pain reliever \nAspirin 250 mg Pain reliever \nCaffeine 65 mg Pain reliever aid \n\nhttp://www.excedrin.com/products/migraine_pl.html\n\nExcedrin® Migraine \nProduct Information\n\n Drug Facts \n  \nActive ingredients (in each tablet) Purposes \nAcetaminophen 250 mg Pain reliever \nAspirin 250 mg Pain reliever \nCaffeine 65 mg Pain reliever aid \n \nEXACT same ingredients just the bottle, box and packaging are different.\n\nDon't fall for this scam! Buy which ever is cheaper or a store brand\n\nAcetaminophen is the "generic" name for Tylenol (pain reliever)\nAspirin helps improve circulation, helping any headache.\nCaffeine is supposed to be helpful in "treating" or relieving migraines.\n\nRead this info and use what sounds best for you, but most importantly go see a doctor!
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I too got bad headaches while taking it.  I thought it worked really well though and just put up with headaches.  If it doesn't work for you, try something else.  Don't give up until you find something that is a good fit for you.  Good luck!
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i work 7p-7a three nights a week in trauma icu at a hospital-most of the time (fortunately) i'm so exhausted from running around taking care of the 12+ patients we have that i fall right into bed and i'm out-but occasionally i'm wide awake\n\ni used to work 2nd shift too 3p-11p and would also find myself wide awake when i got home.\n\ni read someone suggesting nyquil-it will make you sleep but has alcohol among other medications that are unneccesary for your body b/c you don't have cold or flu symptoms-plus i've always woken up groggy and my sinuses are icky if i take that.\n\nbenadryl or tylenol pm works best. neither are habit forming and i always wake up feeling rested after taking them. if you don't feel comfortable using medication-then try a nice hot bath or shower and a glass of warm milk-this sometimes makes me sleepy too  : )
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Lots of migraines are caused by irregular blood flow to the brain, caused by a variety of things. Excedrin migraine can help because it's 3 ingredients all do something to correct the problem: Caffeine is a vasoconstrictor and stimulant, Aspirin is a blood thinner and pain reliever, Tylenol is a pain reliever. \n\nA cup of coffee does the same thing as caffeine. A nice hot bath can help dilate blood vessels and increase relaxation and the steam does good things, too. Similarly a nice shoulder/neck massage can help relax muscles and blood vessels and provide some quick relief. Be sure to rub the base of the skull and around the temples.\n\nIf the above isn't working, you should try to avoid triggers. Some people have food allergies that can cause migraines. Some are triggered by inability to regulate body temperature (you've been exercising, and now it's time to cool off, but your body doesn't slow down like it's supposed to and you get a migraine). Some are triggered by bright or flashing lights. Some things you might avoid include chocolate, caffeine, and food dyes (red 40 and yellow 5). \n\nYour wife would do well to talk to a doctor (neurologist if possible, GP in a pinch). There are several prescription drugs for quick relief after a migraine starts, ask about Imitrex and Zomig. Both are available in pill, injection, and nasal sprays and start to work in less than 5 minutes (except for the pills, which takes about 40).\n\nHope that helps and good luck,\nOdd
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i get rid of all my headaches by going into a dark room, turning on some white noise, like a fan and going to sleep.  Most headaches are caused by to much blood flowing through the blood vessels of your brain, causing the ache, if you hold your temples or where its aching and put slight pressure on the area that gives temporary relief, but i'd also try the cold compresses while your going to sleep.
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First of all, I am sorry you have to go through the pain. It is horrendous at times. I have suffered from migraines since '95. I have tried everything from prescriptions to vitamins to changing my dietary habits. I didn't want to rely on prescriptions alone, so if you have Tension Migraines which start from your shoulders/neck and works itself up then a quick way would be a shoulder/neck massage. Shower massagers also work just as good. If you have some Eucylptus Oil/Menthol Rub/Sports Creme massage your neck and shoulders first, then a hot shower. It loosens your muscles. Multi Vitamins as well. At any Health/Vitamin Store ask the clek for Fever Few in the gel capulets. This also works for Migraines. There is also Excedrin Migraine or even Excedrin Tension Headache this works good too if you can catch the Migraine in time. \n\nFor the long term, you might want to ask your doctor to have a blood test if you hadn't already had one. From my blood results, I was low on potassium. I am also a coffee drinker, so unfortunately the caffeine triggers mine as well. Stress is also a big factor. \n\nHope you feel better soon!
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I have had migraines from the time I was a sophomore in High school and still have them today at age 55. No matter how bad my headaches have been I have never had one for longer than a day. Let me also state that trying to stop a migraine with over the counter drugs is like trying to stop a semi-truck by standing in front of it. However, do not take anything else till you see a doctor. I know what you said about insurance but you must get to a doctor now and have proper medication prescribe to you now. Worse yet is the fact that with migraines Doctors must experiment with what drugs do best for your type of migraine. So you may be forced to go see a Doc more than once or even twice. I am sorry but you have no choice as having this kind of pain for this long is not good for you. I am not a pro on any form of drug use but migraines can not be stopped any other way. I am sorry for your pain. Good luck and win!!!
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It could be a number of things...Tension Type Headaches (TTH), Migraine disease, Chronic Daily Headache (CDH), Medication Overuse Headache (MOH)...\n\nSince it occurs whether your are studying or not, you may want to keep a diary to see what the possible culprit(s) could be.    Things to track are the weather, your menstrual cycle or hormonal changes, hunger, the foods you eat( such as cheese, chocolate, nuts, bananas, etc.), the medications you take, sleeping too little, sleeping too much, irregular sleep, odors...and the list goes on.\n\nTaking paracetamol or any analgesic more than 2 or 3 DAYS a week can cause Medication Overuse Headache (aka Rebound).  Stopping it is the only way to stop the head pain.\n\nIf it continues you need to see a Headache Specialist.  If it gets severe, you may want to go to the ER.