My head hurts :[?!

My head hurts :[?

I took an advil today
but it didnt work...stupid advil
and my head is KILLING me!!
Ughhh what can i do?????
and i cant lay down bcus im taking care of my moms right now[look at other answer for explanation]
so what should i do???
and my head is hot
and my ears hurt.. ow...
help

Hi Lisa:

I'm sorry you have a h/a like this. I can relate I am a chronic cluster migraine sufferer.

OK, if you can't lay down then try

cool/cold wash cloth on your forehead or on the back of your neck.

My neurologist suggests that I have on hand all the time is liquid Motrin (works faster than Advil, Motrin tabs and caps) and immediately take it at onset. Even if you can't take it at onset, you can try it now as long as it is safe in the timeline from taking your Advil.

If you can keep the house cool, comfy and as dark as you can (I know you are taking care of Mom) so as dark as possible for your situation.

Massaging your temples with your index and middle fingers in a circular motion helps a little for me, but everyone is different. and it may even relieve the headache all together.

Massaging the web of skin between your thumb and index fingers (the extra loose skin there) also helps. This is an acupuncture technique. When you massage the web that web of skin make sure you apply firm pressure and massage in a circular motion. after a few minutes, swap hands and massage the other one remembering firm circular constant pressure. Keep switching from one to the other and continue the massage until your h/a is gone.

You maybe won't believe this one, but I have done this and it did help me...bizarre I know but who cares as long as it relieves the pain.

Soak your feet in HOT WATER. Simple huh? But the heat from the water will draw the blood to that area just as cold forces the blood to run away. Anyway, the heat on your feet is now calling for more blood to that area which in turn eases the pressure on your blood vessels in your head.

You sound as if it is severe so if you can add into the hot water (don't laugh, because I'm laughing at the fact I am actually going to write this...) Add first choice would be Hot Mustard Powder if you have any if not then try maybe tobasco sauce or anything that adds much heat to you foods. Maybe some Jalapeno Pepper Juice? Just thinking...

I have not listed any meds due to the fact you have taken Advil already today and I did suggest the liquid Motrin that is why I did not add more meds as to the cross over of doses etc...

I do hope you feel better. Take care of you also while taking care of Mom.

Be safe and be well