What causes really bad headaches?

Answer 1

Headaches can be caused by a number of factors. If they continue without relief, you may need to visit your doctor.

One factor might be if you just recently started getting headaches. Look at any changes in your life. Diet may be a cause--lunchmeats and hotdogs with nitrates, artificial sweeteners in diet drinks (Aspartame gets me) and any food Allergies. If you are burning scented candles, try stopping that for a period of time.

If you are stressed at work or in life, you may become headache prone. Make sure to stretch your upper back muscles periodically as well as to adjust your chair so that you are sitting properly. Take short walks during breaks. We just are not made to be tensed up all of the time.

Florescent lighting, long hours at the computer and, for me, indirect lighting can also trigger headaches.

If you have weather systems coming and going constantly, sometimes your sinuses get congested. Try taking an antihistamine and acetaminophen combination or a sinus pill to see if that helps.

I recently read about a fix that works for some headaches. Place your feet in warm water and put ice on your head. This causes your circulation to improve quickly and that may ease the headache.

Answer 2

There are many reasons you can be getting headaches. Really to give a good answer I would need more information. Info like: When do you get them, what makes them better or woorse, when did they start, have you had any trauma to your head or neck recently, are you under alot of stress, where exactly are they located - front of the head, back, etc.

Keep in mind that tha vast majority of headaches stem from the neck. What do I mean? Usually some kind of misalignment or muscle/ligament strain putting pressure on the nerves. Sometimes it can even be from the jaw. Usually poor posture, a trauma you had to the neck in the past, something you are doing that's straining your neck, or a bad sleeping position.

Otherwise, it can be a food allergy or something in your nearby environment that's causing it. A co-worker's perfum, a certain laundry detergent, allergies irritating your sinuses.

Answer 3

There are many types of headaches! Since you do not specify where and when your headhurts it is a little difficult to help. Try ibuprofen (motrin). Drink more h2o. If headaches are that bothersome, consult your doctor. Best of luck;)

Answer 4

Really Bad hits to the head.