Patti, I would like to know how long have you had them? Have you seen a doctor about this already?
In addition to the previous postings from Alison B and Alysiak, There are a couple of other causes of headaches that most people ignore or do not recognize. Lack of hydration is one. If you are not a good water drinker you will probably be a good candidate for headaches. The brain is suspended in fluid and when the body is dehydrated it goes into "alert" mode by pulling water from wherever it finds it in order to maintain proper functioning of other organs. The fluids from the brain will be used to support other functions and because of that redistribution of water within the system, people may experience headaches. Another possible cause is food allergies or environmental factors that trigger allergic reactions. You need to start writing down information on what you were doing, what are your eating, what is your breathing area, what were you doing right before a headache started it. Do this for at least a couple of weeks. A third possible cause is barometric pressure, full moon (whose gravity pull will also affect the fluids in our bodies including water from the brain), or other weather patterns.
You may also want to consult with a doctor if the headaches are lasting too long and/or getting worse. A brain scan may be necessary to rule out more serious conditions. You may also want to check your eyes for changes on vision. Some cases of headaches are associated with eye/vision problems.
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Patti, I would like to know how long have you had them? Have you seen a doctor about this already?
In addition to the previous postings from Alison B and Alysiak, There are a couple of other causes of headaches that most people ignore or do not recognize. Lack of hydration is one. If you are not a good water drinker you will probably be a good candidate for headaches. The brain is suspended in fluid and when the body is dehydrated it goes into "alert" mode by pulling water from wherever it finds it in order to maintain proper functioning of other organs. The fluids from the brain will be used to support other functions and because of that redistribution of water within the system, people may experience headaches. Another possible cause is food allergies or environmental factors that trigger allergic reactions. You need to start writing down information on what you were doing, what are your eating, what is your breathing area, what were you doing right before a headache started it. Do this for at least a couple of weeks. A third possible cause is barometric pressure, full moon (whose gravity pull will also affect the fluids in our bodies including water from the brain), or other weather patterns.
You may also want to consult with a doctor if the headaches are lasting too long and/or getting worse. A brain scan may be necessary to rule out more serious conditions. You may also want to check your eyes for changes on vision. Some cases of headaches are associated with eye/vision problems.
December 12, 2008 - 1:16amThis Comment
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