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(Message started by: alyssap3333 on May 11^th, 2004, 4:00pm)

Title: recurring headaches
Post by alyssap3333 on May 11^th, 2004, 4:00pm

HI, i am 14 year old,(female) and for the last couple weeks i have been getting headaches every day. They occur in different parts of my head and last anywhere from 30 seconds to half a day. Im worried, i never used to get headaches before this. They are not really painful headaches though. Does anyone know what could be causing these or what i could do to stop them? Im really worried. Thanks!

Title: Re: recurring headaches
Post by echo on May 11^th, 2004, 4:09pm

Changes of locations to all parts of the head are not a trait of a Cluster. Half day durations are not either. I can't say what you're dealing with. A visit with your primary care physician is probably the first step you should take. Others on this MB may be able to provide more of a definative answer for you.

Title: Re: recurring headaches
Post by Gator on May 11^th, 2004, 4:12pm

The best thing to do is to see a doctor. Until then, read all you can on this website and on the OUCH website. Just follow the links on the left. Also make a journal of when you get the headaches - where you were, what you were doing, what you ate, where the pain was and how bad on a scale of 0 (no pain) - 10 (the worst pain you could ever imagine). Be ready to describe the pain - dull, stabbing, boring, hot poker, throbbing, etc.

Hopefully it is not ch, but the doc will have a better idea if you can give as much info as possible.

Best of luck to you.

Gator

Title: Re: recurring headaches
Post by miCHel on May 11^th, 2004, 5:13pm

Hi allyssap!

Good news is it doesn't sound like cluster headaches at all. If they are not too painful and can last from 30 seconds to half a day, this is certainly not classic cluster. Thank God for you if it's not the case :D

Best to see a good doctor as soon as you can. Good luck with everything!

miCHel

Title: Re: recurring headaches
Post by BstnEagles on May 12^th, 2004, 12:47pm

I agree... not cluster. Could be tension headaches or the beginning of some other type of chronic daily headache. I would also see a doctor for some guidance and to make sure everything else is ok. Also, try not to let them tell you its just "stress" if you dont think it is. Doctors use that as an excuse too much.

Title: Re: recurring headaches
Post by markiemark on May 12^th, 2004, 1:25pm

hi,
seeing that you an old lady of 14yrs,,,,tell your mom or dad or someone you trust. At your age u need a face behind some medical counseling someone u can trust,,,,(school counselor1) It might just be puppie love !
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