ache of the head

[arguchik]

can anyone out there describe for me what migraines feel like? i get these intractable headaches sometimes, and OTC pain relievers don't touch them. i have one today. it feels like i'm wearing a hat knit of pain. bright lights are bad. moving around too much is bad. i don't feel nauseous, and food still sounds yummy, but i don't want to eat any of it.

i've always assumed these headaches are related to my TMJ (which in turn is stress-related), but i'm not so sure. if it were muscular pain, it seems like aspirin or ibuprofin would alleviate it.

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[jennaxide.livejournal.com]

migraines can be different for everyone. i don't get them very often anymore (and good riddance), but they're allergy related. i am terrified of headaches because of how bad my migraines can be.

see a doctor; migraines have pretty specific treatment these days should you require it.