Take a look at the description for NDPH https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_daily_persistent_headache and see if it describes you. It sounds like you might have New Daily Persistent Headache. Prescription drugs called triptans may help if you have both migraines and tension headaches. We also give each other tips on good doctors and coping mechanisms. Most importantly - you have worth. I am really sorry that you are going through all this. There is no answer to the general question "What is the meaning of life ?". I kept thinking it would go away somehow. Maybe your migraines have "given" you something? It makes all of us that tiny bit less lonely. I have a good idea how that feels like. Do you have a family history of migraines? Male Age 30 178lbs 5 8” Caucasian USA. The long checklist prints across two pages with lots of notes space, and the other prints on a single page with less notes space. Then I went to a professional massage therapist who taught me about my neck, posture and heat therapy (I wouldn't have touched anything hot with a headache). I looked away and saw the light had given me a tiny fractal-esque light and dust show. For the past three or so weeks I've had a constant tension headache. It is even more difficult when you see your peers breezing through life, when I have to struggle everyday. I also think that I have NDPH , I got most of the symptoms and like you I don't remember the exact day when they started. But you know when I brought this up with my neurologist , he said he was not aware of any such thing. Mostly the headache is in the forehead and behind my eyes. If I can say anything, its please see someone, a counsellor or psychologist. I'm just home all day suffering . Amitriptyline helps a lot of people. If the headache is the main symptom of your PAWS, the headaches will get worse for 3 days, get better for 3 days, and so on – with the space between the changes going … Nothing. Get massages, use icepacks, review your diet, take supplements. As another user mentioned, check the sidebar of r/migraine if you haven't The two main things are the pain log, and the prophylaxis and abortives list. Have been for some time now. Where is the meaning of this life? I haven't done it since or any other illegal drug except marijuana since. I don't know how to get access to medical cannabis, I am not even sure if it's legal over here. Meditation, yoga. I don’t even have any friends now. I have tried so many avenues to alleviate my headaches already: Paracetamol is useless. No change one week in with regard to that btw. You can always PM me if you want. I hope you find some relief soon. Hot showers. It may appear episodic but careful assessment will reveal that it is continuous (constant, persistent, non-stop, neverending). I have had chronic headaches for 15 years. Migraines: A migraine is a throbbing headache… My doctor also prescribed me amitriptyline. I've actually met in person someone from the Facebook group and we keep in close contact now. But yeah showers and yoga help a slight bit. They usually list specialties and sub-specialties there that aren't listed anywhere else. The only other thing I can say is to sort of 'start afresh' - imagine you've just had it a week or two. I know it’s a not a nice thing to say and I don’t claim I know or understand how life is for them, but I just wanted to let it all out. I have smoked marijuana just 3 times in the last 9 months. I know how tough everyday can be. A few months later, I also started to get ten­sion headaches. A headache is one of the first signs of COVID-19 virus, but it’s now also being recognized as a symptom that lingers long after the illness is over. Usually whilst playing sports. It's so nice having someone to talk to who knows exactly what I'm going through. Ended up in the 24hr doctors rooms once too. ... cough, fever, chills, headache. I focus on the small things that I can that give me joy. You can see another if one didn't listen properly. No one can relieve him of his suffering or suffer in his place. I don't have the answers, but I've learned how to tell myself positive things as I lay in pain. I have a lot of ER trips and always note what combo I was given each time. That means a lot to me. Googling your headache symptoms may result in a self-diagnosis of brain tumor. A common symptom of a brain tumor is headaches. For the record I had tried it 20+ times before with no issues. I am trying to accept my life as it is and make the most of it. Press J to jump to the feed. I also feel fatigued most of the time. We're at a point in history when medical advances have never been so fast and I believe that there will be something soon that can help us people. Might be something for you to consider when you go back to college. Its pretty impossible to have chronic pain and not be depressed. I get 6 and a half to 7 hours sleep Mon-Fri. I'll likely try that later. Let me know how Baclofen goes. On the r/migraine sidebar, under resources, there's a massive list; don't worry about all the medications, but look at the supplements and remedies lists. let us know how you are doing. The last two years its been on my right side. I've had a CT scan. August 27, 2020. I've had to quit my job, quit most of my hobbies, and it's too painful to see my friends and family. I'm not at all insinuating that its psychological or anything; I'm just saying that its a horrible thing to deal with and that its okay to get help. Sometimes, in my darkest days, I envy people with physical disabilities; at least they don’t have to deal with people who think you are just making it all up and it’s just in your head and shit like that. Sometimes, in my darkest days, I envy people with physical disabilities; at least they don’t have to deal with people who think you are just making it all up and it’s just in your head and shit like that. When you live with chronic pain, every day is an adventure. At best all I can offer is some sense of comfort in knowing that you're not alone in struggling through this. That seems really strange to me, I didn't respond to the first ones I tried, it took a while to find anything, and I definitely have migraines. Please don't get me wrong ,I am not suggesting that you deserve this or that you should give up or anything like that , but until you find a cure , which I really hope you do, maybe this will make your suffering just ever so slightly bearable. Thank you for posting! A brain tumor is a … After adjusting it took months to recover, then I got sore for a while again because I was sitting so correctly! Hang in there! I know its hard, but happiness is not what it looks like in beer commercials. To anybody else it's probably more like 6/10. I will look into it. MDMA can change serotonin and other chemicals in the brain which possibly could combine with musculoskeletal problems to trigger chronic pain. What is 420? As I recall, when I started taking Wellbutrin my experience was that the headache (which seems to be a common side … Over time, I've grown somewhat accustomed to them and am usually able to work and function, but sometimes the headache … If you have nighttime headaches or headaches that awaken you from sleep, see your doctor for an accurate diagnosis. I understand dark days. What point in the infection it typically occurs is still being determined. That's my diagnosis -- I have had a constant headache for over 8 months. Having someone to really vent to is vital. Also, don't think too far ahead. Because of my headaches I don’t even feel like talking to anyone. You are not alone in this. Thanks for replying and I am really sorry you are going through all this too. When I started seeing my psychologist, I felt like more progress happened in 3 months than in the 3 years before. Do you have any activities that you notice increase your headaches? Stay strong. This is the place to be. 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I eat well. I know there is still beauty in your struggle. it's not a cure, but it makes riding out my flares a little easier. That's nothing compared to your 5 years but I understand how devastating a constant headache is. I relate strongly to everything you said. Up until a year ago it at least dipped a bit in intensity from day to day so I was still somewhat functional. I have told a few people and the experience was not nice. This is a very … I know I need to improve there. I'm sure you've been through almost all of the same tests and procedure that I have, though I can rustle up a list for you if it would help. The meaning of life changes from person to person , situation to situation and moment to moment. The classic description of a migraine is “the worst headache … I'm not trying to add to your guilt or pain in this. I don't know much about bipolar disorder, but regarding the serotonin levels it strikes a chord with me. /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/IdCard.80f3288bcfb1334f33fa.css.map*/._2JU2WQDzn5pAlpxqChbxr7{height:16px;margin-right:8px;width:16px}._3E45je-29yDjfFqFcLCXyH{margin-top:16px}._13YtS_rCnVZG1ns2xaCalg{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._1m5fPZN4q3vKVg9SgU43u2{margin-top:12px}._17A-IdW3j1_fI_pN-8tMV-{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:8px;margin-right:5px}._5MIPBF8A9vXwwXFumpGqY{border-radius:20px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0;line-height:16px;padding:3px 10px;text-transform:none}._5MIPBF8A9vXwwXFumpGqY:focus{outline:unset} The pain is mainly at the base of my skull and the front of my head. ._2cHgYGbfV9EZMSThqLt2tx{margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{width:75%;height:24px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-,._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{background:var(--newCommunityTheme-field);background-size:200%;margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-{width:100%;height:46px} My eyes tested. People are really active on there. Print. I never wake up feeling refreshed or headache free. I've had what I believe they are calling a "chronic intractable migraine" for over 7 years now. I smoked marijuana regularly throughout college. It doesn't make you in any less pain or any less valid, okay? I don't know if he'r right or wrong and at least I have not been able to fully accept what he says yet, I just wanted to share this perspective. Also evaluate your headache after spending a day with no LED, or Florescent lighting. It is characterized by persistent pain on both sides of the head and may be accompanied by a heavy feeling in the head and behind the eyes, as well as occasional tightening of the neck muscles. While I would like to give proper advice i am unfortunentally not able to give you more than you are not alone and i hope you find something to keep you going. Turns out my neck-forward posture was the biggest culprit. ._3Im6OD67aKo33nql4FpSp_{border:1px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetBorderColor);border-radius:5px 5px 4px 4px;overflow:visible;word-wrap:break-word;background-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-body);padding:12px}.lnK0-OzG7nLFydTWuXGcY{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;line-height:12px;text-transform:uppercase;padding-bottom:4px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-navIcon)} That goes double for the start of the day. If you have pain in the back of your head, the path to relief depends on the cause of the pain. Yes, I know what you mean, I feel the same way too. Share via. You might like this book Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl. Maybe it's dumb, but when I think of how incredibly amazing it's going to feel when I wake up without a headache, it really does help me get out of bed and make it through the day. The virus can cause problems … Keep Googling and trying out different approaches. If it isn't on their website try giving them a call. It sounds like a doctor was trying to dismiss you or offload you or something, I mean obviously you know best and they know more than me but I also know that they all seem to have these very fixed ideas that aren't always right. University was a struggle for me too. One day last winter I was stuck in bed staring blankly in the dark at a window blind when the most painful shard of light came in through the window when the wind blew. You have my consolation too. I've actually met in person someone from the Facebook group and we keep in close contact now. I have very similar state of mind as you described a lot of times, not always thankfully, but too often. In my case I did the mourning of the life I thought I'd have, then had a new plan. Not me though. ._3-SW6hQX6gXK9G4FM74obr{display:inline-block;vertical-align:text-bottom;width:16px;height:16px;font-size:16px;line-height:16px} This is the case 90% of the time. If your headache won’t go away, you may be worried you have something seriously wrong with your health. I have tried so hard so very very very hard, but I don’t think I can do this any longer. One must not ask what one expects from life but rather what life expects from them. I am not someone who remembers the exact day my headache started so don't put too much importance on that. Classified as chronic migraine, but it's obviously more/not just migraines as it's constant. My psychiatrist thinks so also. You know what you're experiencing. 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Check medication side effects, or possible rebound headache from dependency including caffeine. I've never heard of ruling out a migraine because you don't respond to the medications. That's my diagnosis -- I have had a constant headache for over 8 months. I am so sorry that you have to go through this and that too for 15 years. The course was stressful and so too is my current job (Software Engineer). Usually I don’t like ranting and telling people about my headaches, and moreover they just don’t understand. Had my bloods done. I just don’t know what to do. I still get pain when I don't look after myself, thinking "I can keep going.. the pain is still tolerable". And I do know how tough it is holding out for something there's no promise of, but please, you haven't run out of options. Try gel based medications because they go straight to the area with basically no side effects like pills (I'm using a NSAID called Ibuprofen here). I have had constant headache for over 5 years now. You are NOT alone. .FIYolDqalszTnjjNfThfT{max-width:256px;white-space:normal;text-align:center} My life is full of potential but these headaches have made me miserable and weary. Baclofen has been the biggest help for me. Thanks for replying :) . I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. I feel you, closing in on 6 years, 24/7 headaches myself. Yeah, I have had MRI scan but it didn't show anything wrong. After adjusting it took months to recover. Also have a look at this https://www.brainpickings.org/2014/06/03/tolstoy-confession/ . I removed all dairy products and caffeine from my diet for 5 months whilst drinking green shakes I made myself from vegetables. ... Hello Reddit doc! It just made me sleepy. I have been to multiple doctors and tried multiple medications but nothing has worked. But yeah I am trying to take each day as it comes. Pain relievers. Neck traction may help. Everything seems to have gluten in it. 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