I often get headaches in the area located behind my eyes.  Are these migraines?
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Pain behind your eye could be an indication of a cluster headache.  These can be very painful and feel like a sharp stabbing pain directly behind yoru eye.  The light sensitivity is a sign of a migraine.  You could be experiencing both of these, and the best treatment is to see your physician.  Cluster headaches can be secondary to other health conditions.  See Your DOCTOR.
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Possible symptoms of migraines\nIntense throbbing or dull aching pain on one side of your head or both sides. \nNausea or vomiting \nChanges in how you see, including blurred vision or blind spots \nBeing bothered by light, noise or odors \nFeeling tired and/or confused \nStopped-up nose \nFeeling cold or sweaty \nStiff or tender neck \nLight-headedness \nTender scalp \n\nAre there different kinds of migraine headaches? \nYes. The most common are classic migraine and common migraine.\n\nClassic migraines start with a warning sign, called an aura. The aura often involves changes in the way you see. You may see flashing lights and colors. You may temporarily lose some of your vision, such as your side vision.\n\nYou may also feel a strange prickly or burning sensation, or have muscle weakness on one side of your body. You may have trouble communicating. You may also feel depressed, irritable and restless.\n\nAuras last about 15 to 30 minutes. Auras may occur before or after your head pain, and sometimes the pain and aura overlap, or the pain never occurs. The head pain of classic migraines may occur on one side of your head or on both sides.\n\nCommon migraines don't start with an aura. Common migraines may start more slowly than classic migraines, last longer and interfere more with daily activities. The pain of common migraines may be on only one side of your head. \n\nHow long do migraines usually last? \nMigraines may last from 4 to 72 hours. They may happen only once or twice a year, or as often as daily. Women are more likely to have migraines than men.\n\nWhat things may set off a migraine? \nCertain things that can set off migraines in some people include the following:\n\nStrong or unusual odors, bright lights or loud noises \nChanges in weather or altitude \nBeing tired, stressed or depressed or the let-down after a stressful event \nChanges in sleeping patterns or sleeping time \nCertain foods (see the list below), especially those that contain tyramine, sodium nitrate or phenylalanine \nMissing meals or fasting \nMenstrual periods, birth control pills or hormones \nIntense physical activity, including sexual activity \n\n Foods that may trigger migraines\nAged, canned, cured or processed meat, including bologna, game, ham, herring, hot dogs, pepperoni and sausage\n\nAged cheese\n\nAlcoholic beverages, especially red wine\n\nAspartame\n\nAvocados\n\nBeans, including pole, broad, lima, Italian, navy, pinto and garbanzo\n\nBrewer's yeast, including fresh yeast coffee cake, donuts and sourdough bread\n\nCaffeine (in excess)\n\nCanned soup or bouillon cubes\n\nChocolate, cocoa and carob\n\nCultured dairy products, such as buttermilk and sour cream\n\nFigs\n\nLentils\n Meat tenderizer\n\nMonosodium glutamate (MSG)\n\nNuts and peanut butter\n\nOnions, except small amounts for flavoring\n\nPapaya\n\nPassion fruit\n\nPea pods\n\nPickled, preserved or marinated foods, such as olives and pickles, and some snack foods\n\nRaisins\n\nRed plums\n\nSauerkraut\n\nSeasoned salt\n\nSnow peas\n\nSoy sauce\n \n What about prescription medicines? \nPeople with more severe pain may need prescription medicine. A medicine called ergotamine (brand name: Ergostat) can be effective alone or combined with other medicines. Dihydroergotamine (brand names: Migranal, D.H.E. 45) is related to ergotamine and can be helpful.\n\nOther prescription medicines for migraines include sumatriptan (brand name: Imitrex), zolmitriptan (brand name: Zomig), naratriptan (brand name: Amerge) rizatriptan (brand name: Maxalt), almotriptan (brand name: Axert), eletriptan (brand name: Relpax) and frovatriptan (brand name: Frova).\n\nIf the pain won't go away, stronger medicine may be needed, such as a narcotic (brand name: Stadol nasal spray) or medicines that contain a barbiturate. These medicines can be habit-forming and should be used cautiously.\n\nThank you and have a nice day dear
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that sucks.  i suffer from headaches like that.  its hard to believe your doctor wont take you seriously. if his happens often, try to note what triggers them. could be related to hormones, sensitivity to certain foods, odor, or light.\n\nwhen painkillers&caffeine don't work, the best thing is to lie still in a dark room, no light at all. alternating hot and cold compresses too.\n\nand for gods sake, get off the computer! could be eyestrain!
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"The pain of migraine occurs when excited brain cells trigger the trigeminal nerve to release chemicals that irritate and cause swelling of blood vessels on the surface of the brain. These swollen blood vessels send pain signals to the brainstem, an area of the brain that processes pain information. The pain of migraine is a "referred" pain that is typically felt around the eye or temple area. Pain can also occur in the face, sinus, jaw or neck area. Once the attack is full-blown, many people will be sensitive to anything touching their head. Activities such as combing their hair or shaving may be painful or unpleasant." Source: National Headache Foundation - © Copyright 2005, National Headache Foundation
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No. But the things that make you prone to headaches are hereditary.\n\nTerry
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I get that way when I have a migraine headache. Also cluster headaches or tension headaches could be the cause.
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See your doctor but ... I used to get a lot of headaches.  It was caused by the sun reflecting off paper where I worked.  The optician (thief) suggested tinted glasses because he said I was also long sighted.  I bought the glasses and the headaches went.  Then winter came i.e. no sun, and I stopped wearing the glasses.  It's only now, 27 years later, and never wearing those glasses again that I am very, very slightly short sighted.  This is probably no help to you just wanted to get it off my chest.  p.s.  I've had eye tests regularly over the years and my eyes have been perfect.
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It is a paroxysmal(on + off) headache. The symptom usually abating completely between attacks. Episodes vary in frequency. Sometimes preceeded by premonitary symptoms or aura.\nHow do i know?\nI'm a doctor. and i has this problem.
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pressure building up in your head usually caused from dehydration, caffiene, sinuses (allergies), side effects of medications, or stress.\n\nHeadaches have a wide variety of causes, ranging from eyestrain, sinusitis and tension to life-threatening conditions such as encephalitis, meningitis, cerebral aneurysms and brain tumors. When the headache occurs in conjunction with a head injury the cause is usually quite evident; however, many causes are more unclear. The most common type of headache is a tension headache. Some experience headaches when dehydrated; caffeine withdrawal is another common cause
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Yes.  It is common with sever headaches.  The eye is actually an extension of the brain, so when your head hurts, it can transmit easily to your eyes.  It's not a symptom of anything worse than the headache though, so don't worry.
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You could be stressed out (tension). Best to see your physician in case it is something else (migraine)
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sometimes I get them too.. It might be too much strain on our bodies, or when we could be getting too hot, and sometimes when I get hot( temperature) I get a migraine.
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You can try turning off the lights, if it is possible.  Often the major culprit of headaches is light.  Also try massaging your temples, starting lightly and gradually applying more pressure.  Drink a lot of water.  Don't drink anything with caffeine or sugar, as they can make a headache much worse.
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I've noticed that the headaches come because my eye muscles tire from seeing the same object the same distance away.\n\nEvery 15 or 20 minutes stop looking at the monitor and look at something else say 15 feet away. If you are near a window, look out over the horizon. Do this for about 30 seconds or so. This will relax your eye muscles.\n\nAlso remember to drink a lot of water. Stay off the sugar and caffeine drinks. Make sure your desk and chair is adjusted correctly. Some headaches could occur because you are straining your neck because your monitor is positioned incorrectly.
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a localized headache.\n\nyou might have a tumor, but i doubt it.  don't let that bother you though.
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it could be a migrane or a headache... but if this is uncommon for you it could be the sign of something more serious
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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!