When I menstruate I get headaches?
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I have terrible migraines during that time.  It's due to the hormonal changes in your body around that time.  My doctor told me to take four 200 mg Advil tablets every four hours as needed for menstrual pain.
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Make sure you are drinking lots of water. Many headaches are the result of our body being dehydrated. When we take pills to relieve them, we wash them down with water (ever wonder why they recommend so much water when you take a pill?). I usually take Excedrine Migraine and lots of water when I get them, but have found I don't get as many if I make sure I keep hydrated.
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Tension Headaches- Tension headaches are caused by muscular strains in the head and neck and/or emotional stress.\nEye strain (poor vision) can trigger frequent tension headaches.\n\nHeadaches can be caused by too much blood flow.
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Recent studies indicate that headaches are caused by the release of chemicals into the brain called neuropeptides. These neuropeptides cause dilation of blood vessels in the brain which press against and irritate the nerves. While it is true that the brain as a whole is mostly pain receptor free, there are pain sensitive areas like the intracranial meninges. It is irritation of these areas by mechanical or chemical means that is thought to cause headaches. \n\nMechanical means could include, intercranial bleeding, hemorrages, tumors, swelling, concussion, diseases involving the ears, sinuses or teeth.\n\nChemical means can include neuropeptides, withdrawl simptoms from chemical dependence, hangover, etc.
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being 17 and having headaches may be unusual.\nIf you have a family history of headaches then that might be a cause of your headaches.\nEven if you have a family history of headaches you should be checked by a neurologist who specializes in headaches.\nIf you began using birth control pills prior to your headaches they might be a cause of your headache.\nMigraines, Sinusitis or tension headaches could also be causing your problems
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Your body is going through hormonal changes at this time, and many women have different symptoms. Tip: take pain medicine before you know that you're going to start to help prevent the headache. Also, make sure you eat healthy before you start (even though that's the time you probably crave junk food the most).
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Yes, so when ladies say...not tonite, i got a headache...what they should really be saying is...yes, please get rid of this headache for me!!
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Headaches are caused from constant annoyances, allergies, sickness, and loud noises. Those are just few of the many reasons. Usually when I have a headache I take a nap or just lay down in the quiet. Advil works great for headaches.
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I can think of a couple possibilities.  First, do you drink enough water during the day?  It's possible that when you are working out you're getting very dehydrated and that could be causing the headaches.\n\nMy other thought is that perhaps you don't maintain correct posture while working out and the strain of working out puts stress on your spine and nerves causing a migraine.  Have you ever been to a chiropracter?
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there are several reasons i can think of that may give you headaches. it sounds like you may get migrain (i know that is not spelled right) headaches. make a appointment with your doctor. also have your doctor to check the pressure in your eyes. one other thing it may be, you may need to have some of your medicine changed.
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Heavy periods.  You should see your doctor for a diagnosis and treatment.
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First off she needs to identify her triggers. Are the headaches related to stress levels ( good things bring stress too), foods (red wines, lunchmeat, cheeses, caffeine intake etc.), the weather, allergies (environmental), any neck/shoulder pain, menstrual cycle, or anything else that seems to occur just before the headache occurs. She can keep a headache log. Mark down when she has the headache and how bad it is. She can also think about what happened before the headache occurred.  I have included a couple of links that she may find helpful.\n\nFor me I found that certain foods, red wine, and job related stress were some of the triggers. The doctor then did MRI's of my brain and neck area to insure I didn't have any tumors that could have caused my everyday headaches/migraines. Once assured that there was no tumors, I was started on a medication that helps to prevent the frequency and severity of my migraine.\n\nExcerpts from the sites listed below:\n\nWhat causes migraine headaches? \n\nMigraine headaches seem to be caused in part by changes in the level of a body chemical called serotonin. Serotonin plays many roles in the body, and it can have an effect on the blood vessels. When serotonin levels are high, blood vessels constrict (shrink). When serotonin levels fall, the blood vessels dilate (swell). This swelling can cause pain or other problems.\n\nMany things can affect the level of serotonin in your body, including your level of blood sugar, certain foods and changes in your estrogen level if you're a woman.\n\nWhat things may set off a migraine? \n\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   \nFoods that may trigger migraines\n\nAged, canned, cured or processed meat, including bologna, game, ham, herring, hot dogs, pepperoni and sausage\nAged cheese\nAlcoholic beverages, especially red wine\nAspartame\nAvocados\nBeans, including pole, broad, lima, Italian, navy, pinto and garbanzo\nBrewer's yeast, including fresh yeast coffee cake, donuts and sourdough bread\nCaffeine (in excess)\nCanned soup or bouillon cubes\nChocolate, cocoa and carobCultured dairy products, such as buttermilk and sour cream\nFigs \nLentils\nMeat tenderizer\nMonosodium glutamate (MSG)\nNuts and peanut butter\nOnions, except small amounts for flavoring\nPapaya\nPassion fruit\nPea pods\nPickled, preserved or marinated foods, such as olives and pickles, and some snack foods\nRaisins\nRed plums\nSauerkraut\nSeasoned salt\nSnow peas\nSoy sauce\n\nCan I reduce how often I have migraines?\n\nYou may be able to reduce how often you have migraines by staying away from things that cause them. These are called "triggers." Common triggers include chocolate, red wine, cheese, MSG, strong odors, not eating, and poor sleep habits. It may be helpful for you to track and write down your triggers. You may be able to avoid the trigger and more migraines.\n\nIf you have migraines often, your doctor may prescribe medicine that helps prevent them.
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It is common to have sore breasts around the beginning of your period, or menstruation. A week or so before your period starts, the body begins producing lots of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone.\n\nThese hormones can cause feelings that together are called premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. Some girls have painful cramps in their stomachs, headaches, mood swings, or cravings for certain foods right before their periods begin. During this time the body may retain water, which can make a girl feel puffy and bloated. Rings and shoes may feel tight at this time.\n\nJust as fingers and feet swell, so can breasts. All that fluid forces the breast tissues to expand, which stretches the nerves and makes breasts feel achy or tender.\n\nWhat Can I Do to Relieve the Ache?\nMost PMS symptoms, including breast soreness, should disappear as your period begins. Over-the-counter pain relievers, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen might be helpful. Wearing a supportive bra might also help.\n\n \nI really hope this helps you.  I use to have breast soreness so bad that I used ice to relieve the pain.  Make sure you do regular check ups on your breasts to make sure there are no lumps.\nGod Bless.
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Stress, certain foods, allergies, tramua to your head, and stuff like that can all cause headaches. Back and neck problems can also cause headaches.
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a lot of things can cause headaches. headaches can be either emotionally caused or physically caused. stress/ tension headaches are rather common. the muscles tighten in the back of the neck in the sub-occipital area of your skull. when they tighten, blood flow becomes limited and the headache starts to come on. either emotional or physical headaches should be treated by simple neck stretches and by adding heat for 15 minutes.
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Yes, you can get PMS symptoms, but they come generally a week before your period.  You can get bloating, irritability, cravings for sweets or salt, tiredness, and many, many more things.  As for the initial "leakage", general no, that is usual a surprise as to when it starts.  If you want to try and keep track, start counting on the first day of your period, that being day one, and keep counting through the month, when you hit about the 28th or 32nd day in your cycle, you should get your period. Every women is different, so you have to learn your cycle to get your heads up that it is coming.  Hey this got me through high school without a surprise, hopefully it helps you.
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Tension can trigger migraine in some people. Migraine is caused by blood vessels constricting, then dilating. The dilating part is what makes them so painful. Hormones and certain foods cause migraines, too. I get hormonal migraines, but stress and tension make it worse.