Have you read the information above about headaches? Does any of this pertain to you? It is important to keep a "headache diary" so you know your possible triggers (bright lights, too much computer time, seasonal allergens, etc.) and type of headache (cluster, migraine, sinus, etc).
Since your headache has lasted constantly for 6 days, you may want to call your doctor. Over-the-counter pain relievers may not work for some people, some of the time, and when used on a consistent basis...you can actually have headaches "caused" by the pain relievers!
When to call the doctor for a headache:
* Have three or more headaches per week
* Have headaches that keep getting worse and won't go away
* Need to take a pain reliever every day or almost every day for your headaches
* Need more than 2-3 doses of over-the-counter medications per week to relieve headache symptoms
* Have headaches that are triggered by exertion, coughing, bending, or strenuous activity
* Have a history of headaches, but have noticed a recent change in your headache symptoms
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Have you read the information above about headaches? Does any of this pertain to you? It is important to keep a "headache diary" so you know your possible triggers (bright lights, too much computer time, seasonal allergens, etc.) and type of headache (cluster, migraine, sinus, etc).
Since your headache has lasted constantly for 6 days, you may want to call your doctor. Over-the-counter pain relievers may not work for some people, some of the time, and when used on a consistent basis...you can actually have headaches "caused" by the pain relievers!
When to call the doctor for a headache:
September 20, 2009 - 1:55pm* Have three or more headaches per week
* Have headaches that keep getting worse and won't go away
* Need to take a pain reliever every day or almost every day for your headaches
* Need more than 2-3 doses of over-the-counter medications per week to relieve headache symptoms
* Have headaches that are triggered by exertion, coughing, bending, or strenuous activity
* Have a history of headaches, but have noticed a recent change in your headache symptoms
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