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Constant Headache
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Hiya guys,
Got an appointment to see the doctor tomorrow but came on here to see if anyone has had anything similar to put my mind at ease.
I started getting a really sore head 6 days ago, but it started just on the left side. And when I lean my head forward it makes it even worse. Feels like pressure that's going to make it explode. Been taking Sudafed thinking it was just blocked sinuses. On 2nd packet now and still nothing has eased. The pain has now spread across my head and only goes away when take painkillers (sudafed), but once it wears off, the pain is back and unbareable.
I had a bug 4 weeks ago that left me with an inflammed stomach which I was taking tabs for, and 2 weeks ago I had the worst flu ever that totally knocked me off my feet - been feeling really drained and depressed as I'm out of work and moved recently to England with my boyfriend away from my family and friends which has been hard.
So basically I don't know if the headache is linked to the flu/bug I had recently. Or caused by the amount of stress I've been under.
Either way, how do I get rid - I'm trying to chill and think positive, but proving to be diificult.
Any advice? Please.
Got an appointment to see the doctor tomorrow but came on here to see if anyone has had anything similar to put my mind at ease.
I started getting a really sore head 6 days ago, but it started just on the left side. And when I lean my head forward it makes it even worse. Feels like pressure that's going to make it explode. Been taking Sudafed thinking it was just blocked sinuses. On 2nd packet now and still nothing has eased. The pain has now spread across my head and only goes away when take painkillers (sudafed), but once it wears off, the pain is back and unbareable.
I had a bug 4 weeks ago that left me with an inflammed stomach which I was taking tabs for, and 2 weeks ago I had the worst flu ever that totally knocked me off my feet - been feeling really drained and depressed as I'm out of work and moved recently to England with my boyfriend away from my family and friends which has been hard.
So basically I don't know if the headache is linked to the flu/bug I had recently. Or caused by the amount of stress I've been under.
Either way, how do I get rid - I'm trying to chill and think positive, but proving to be diificult.
Any advice? Please.
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i think all you can do until you see your doc is rest and don't strain yourself.
Just feeling so frustrated as been one illness after another. Never usually like this.
It's could be a secondary infection from having flu, and being stressed can lower your immunity, so both could be a factor.
Sorry to hear that you are unwell. It can be so draining for the mind and body when it's one illness after the other. Sound's like you are doing all the right things though and you've also been given some great support on here. The only thing to add was to post a link to the 'unlikely health boosts' page. Also regular exercise will start to boost your mood and immune system - it may feel like the last thing you want to do, but even if it was just very small - like a few times up and down the stairs can help. You may want to get some advice about possible vitaim supplements for a short period to give your body a boost whilst you are recovering from these illnesses?
Hope you feel better soon - take care
I will definitely look into multivitamins, thanks Harry23