Migrane or worse or.....?

I am not a doctor, although I have played one in a skit...but I was going to say sinus also.
I heard once that if you shake your head and it feels like it is gonna explode it is sinus!
A hot compress may help the pressure, and a hot shower.
I am a big believer in Netti Pots too...

then I could be completely wrong and so hope you feel better dear girl!

 

I would definitely go to the Dr... a migraine should not be lasting 4 days. Mine I get (not violently ill as some get) and they usually are 3 days.. light the first day hurting bad the second day and lighter on the third. ... I too get the headache behind the right eye and sinus area... also cold pack while you are waiting for your parents.. caffeine is good for migraines too. I hope it is just a sinus infection or they can give you a shot of Imatrex at the ER/DR to help. Feel better.

 

Sounds like you have some good advice. I agree that a migraine shouldn't be lasting 4 days. I hope you get some relief! Hugs!

 

Sounds like sinus to me but either way definitely time to have a doctor check it out. Sensitivity to light was what always told me it was a migraine. Sorry you are feeling so ill. Keep us posted.

 

I agree with Laura. I get these often. Advil and Tylenol do nada. I take something along the lines of Sedafed PE ... for pressure and pain. (Relief for sinus pressure and congestion & for Sinus Headache). They have Non drowsy formulas. I can usually tell it is sinus related bc when I bend my head over (or forward) the pain increases. But I have family that don't get that symptom as bad as I do. Good luck ... those headaches are truly horrible.

 

Same here, I think it's a sinus problem. But that stinks as well!!!
I hope your doctor was able to help you with some powerful and fast medicin!

 

Ugh! I'm so sorry for you! I hate headaches and worse when it just doesn't stop! I hope you get some relief from the doctor.

 

Oh no... I hope you got to see the doctor and get things checked out. Like most, sounds like sinuses. Hoping there is relief in your future. Keep us posted!

 

OH ick...I HATE headaches and it does possibly sound like sinus induced. But there are different types of migraines also. Let us know what the dr. says. Hopefully you are getting some relief and rest. I heat a wet washcloth in the microwave for a couple of minutes and then put it in a towel to hold it to my face and breathe the steam. Carefully, it's really hot when you pull it out of the microwave though and you can get a steam burn...don't ask how I know!

HUGS!

 

Sounds like possible sinus pain, or it could be an ocular migraine. Hope you get it taken care of!

 

just thinking of you Erin and hoping you were able to get some answers and most importantly that you are OK.

 

That sounds awful! I sure hope you were able to see a doctor and that you have some relief by now!

 

Hoping you have been able to see a doctor and feeling better but my vote is sinus. If you put your head down as in tying shoe laces, and you feel like your head will explode, it's probably sinus. Also if someone sniffs YOUR nose and it smells bad, that's another sign. I had a friend who had headaches and complained about a bad smell. Her husband ended up being close enough to her nose in bed and....there was the smell! a sinus infection.

eta we crossed and glad you have answers!

 

oh Sweetie - that sucks either way. Glad you got it sorted and hope the meds kick in soon.

 

So glad you got an answer. The pain you were describing did sound really scary!