Recent Daily Headaches... reasons?!
Question: Recent Daily Headaches... reasons?
this is not unusual for me. in the past during high school, middle school....i have had periods of time where i would have possibly one to 2 months straight of at least 5/7 days having some sort of degree of headaches.
they have not been Migraines...in the past i have had migraines (my mom has them as well) but these are not nearly that bad. Annoying to a point of feeling sick some days but not as bad as a migraine which fortunately i have not had for some time.
i may assume it may be from bad eating habits? it seems relevant to me because i have a terrible time eating enough. I havent really had an appetite since beginning of middle school of which i am now 19. I assume because im coming back into sports...with working out...that my body is out of nutrients and that is the reason? is that likely?
any thoughts are greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Answers:
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could be cluster headaches although they are usually more common in men then women
other causes are
dehydration
poor diet
poor sleep
needing glasses
see a dr if you dont think any of the above could be causes
best wishes
Assume there is a trigger, such as caffeine, withdrawal, or sugar etc. Otherwise take Inderal/Propranolol for blocking adrenaline, high BP and anxiety.
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When you are doing your weight lifting you are using your neck muscles a whole lot and they are the cause of the headaches/migraines. The neck muscles go to the top of your head where they connect to muscles going around your head. When the neck muscles are tight they pull on the head muscles as well. When the head muscles go into pain you have your migraine/headache. To get rid of it you have to free up your neck muscles and here's how to do that:
Neck
Put your hands alongside your head so your thumbs are on the front of the muscle under your ear and your fingers are on the back of the muscle behind your neck. Squeeze your thumb and fingers together and hold. Relax your body. When your fingers and thumb touch, about two minutes, slowly lower your head as far as you can, release the pressure but hold your neck lowered for another 30 seconds.
With your neck in the lowered position, replace your thumbs in under the ears and your fingers behind your head but right next to your skull this time. Press your fingers and thumbs together again and hold. Relax your body while waiting. When the muscles have all released, slowly lift your head until it’s level again, release the pressure but hold your head like that for another 30 seconds.
For best results relax your body first by taking a deep breath and exhaling then remain this relaxed.