I've had a horrible migraine headache for about 12 hrs now, what should I do?
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Depends on what's causing the headache.  Try massage, meditation (including running, tai chi, meditation, yoga, or anything that requires your attention but not your intense concentration) sleep or food (avoide caffeine because it constricts the blood vessels and make it so you can't sleep).  If that doesn't work, the cause may be biochemical... see your doc.
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You shouldn't be on the computer asking questions, when you should be seeing a doctor. A concussion you say, look for the signs.\nHeadache\nBlurred vision\nNausea/Vomitting\nyou did experience the headache and tingling get yourself checked out, dont leave it.
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sleep-i had a headache two days ago that felt like  a brain aneurysm (prolly is), and i jsut went to bed and felt much better after a day and a half-jsut take it easy.\n\nooh yeah, you could try "head-on" headache medicine if you want
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You should first check your eyes, if your sight is bad it can lead into constant headaches; especially at the end of the day.  \nYou should also try to identify if it's only a headache or possibly a migraine-they are usually accompanied by sensitivity to light, sound, smell; nausea, or diziness-. Some migraines are triggered by stress, but some food, like chocolate, spices, orange juice, or dairy, can also cause them.  \nYou should check with your doctor to find out if you need exams, maybe a cat scan.  Hope it helps
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You should be ok, considering you only blacked out for a second or two, dont quit the sport if its your passion! But Im a manager for our schools basketball team, and the guys get banged up all the time, trust me, you'll be okay! Just rest for a day if thats what you feel you need, but if a headache keeps coming, then you should go to the doctor.
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As soon as you get even the slightest hint that you are going to get a migraine, take a dose of aspirin.  When I do that, I don't get the full-blown migraine (or the accompanying pain).  However, I can still tell that I'd have one if I hadn't taken the aspirin.\n\nTry to figure out what is causing your migraines so that you can avoid them that way, too.  It can be different for each person.  For me, it was monthly hormonal changes (so I had a pretty good clue when to expect them).  For others, it can be certain foods.  I had a friend once who got a migraine every time she ate anything cold, like ice cream or frozen yogurt.  See if you can track down the cause and then avoid whatever causes them.\n\nIf you already have the migraine and it is a relatively mild one, sometimes they can be warded off by either taking a hot shower or soaking your feet in hot water.  It has something to do with blood flow.  The hot shower worked for me several times.\n\nAlso, and I know this is really gross so bear with me, when a migraine becomes bad enough, you will become nauseous and then throw up.  And then, voile!, the migraine will disappear.  (At least this has been true for me and for others I've spoken with.)  So, if all else fails and you're in the middle of a terrible migraine and you just want it to STOP, I suggest working on the computer or reading a book.  For me, this speeds up the process to reaching nausea and then blessed relief.  And, no, throwing up isn't pleasant.  But sometimes it is better than the alternative of feeling like your head is going to explode.
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If you can get away. . .a dark room with no noise.  There are many prescription drugs to deal with migraines, but I have luck with an aspirin based over the counter medication, and at least an hour of QUIET and DARK.  Try to catch them early, before they knock you down.  I sympathize.
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Dear, please, please go to your doctor to rule out any type of brain tumours, etc.  Also, have your eyes examined.  Have your doctor check for TMJ. You could be suffering from migraines also.  See a doctor.  There is help and hope.  Believe me, it is no way to live...in pain every day.  See a doctor. See a doctor.  See a doctor!  Good luck.
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I am a long standing sufferer of migraines and what u describe certainly sounds like one (but go to see your doctor to get it checked out). There are a number of prescriptions you can have but i have recently seen a neurologist and he has suggested pure oxygen. 5 minutes of pure oxygen apparently gets rid of the migraine. I am yet to try it but thought id pass this info on. You can buy oxygen in canisters online. very popular for hangovers aswell. chocolate/alcohol and stress are the main factors for my migraines which i now try to avoid. hope this info is of help to you.
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ugh i hate migraine advice from people that don't get them.  migraines often but not always have triggers.  the most common triggers are preservatives -- sulfites in wines, sodiums you can't pronounce in all kinds of prepared foods.  watch what you eat and see if you notice any patterns.  for me there is something in hotdogs, canned beans (like baked beans), soy sauce is practically deadly.  \n\ni find the best treament for mine are a cup of french coffee -- thats espresso roast coffee made in a french press. \nAlso a chunk of bakers semi sweet chocolate helps -- even better are chunks of chocolate you can find in latin supermarkets made for putting in hot drinks.  these are both relatively unproccessed and you get more chocolate goodness and less processing indgrients.  unfortunatley chocolate is also a migraine trigger for some.  \n\nsome life change things you can do to reduce migraines -- \n\ndrink lots of water -- at least 2 liters a day -- 4 is better.  water means water.  don't count juice or soda or anything else as water.  your body processes it differently.  it seems most headaches have something to do with brain dehydration including migraines.  \n\nvitamins -- b complexes and calcium/magnesium suppliments are most often recommended -- i can't guarantee this but if i eat a bunch of calcium/magnesium while i have a headache i usually feel a little better after.  \n\nmelatonin works better than any pain reducer.  i take about 6 mgs if my head hurts 9 mgs if my head hurts and i am going to sleep.  \n\nThese are just the basics.  there is a lot of info out there -- much of it is conflicting.  these are things that work for me. doesn't mean they will work for you.  best of luck.
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Im not a doctor but it sounds like migraine.  Go see a doctor for professional advice.
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Give it 24 hours w/medication. After that, go back to the doctor and let them know.
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sounds like a migraine - unless you've had a head injury recently? in which case - go to your local A/E dept and get checked out. if no head injury - see your GP for some special migraine tablets that are stronger than ordinary paracetamol
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I used to get them really bad, with severe debilitating pain and vomitting.  What worked for me is figuring out my 'aura', which is the feeling you get BEFORE the migraine.  An hour or so before a migraine I get really tired and disoriented and get little shooting pains in my forehead.  If I get that I immediately take 1000mg of motrin and/or a large dose of caffiene.  Although motrin and caffiene would not help me once the pain was really bad, it DOES prevent the migraine if I take it beforehand.  Also I avoid eating a concentrated source of sugar on an empty stomach, like a doughnut for breakfast because I noticed that always triggers a migraine.  Figuring out your aura and your triggers might help you too, so consider keeping notes or just paying close attention to what happens before your migraines.
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Start with your family doctor.  Sounds like you are having a complex migraine, which doesn't necessarily require having a headache.  She may send you to a Neurologist or cat scan your brain. \n\nKevin Fischer - MS4
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Believe it or not, a friend of mine was recently diagnosed with painless migraines.  I recommend that you discuss this with your doctor.