[20F] Experiencing chronic frontal headaches

What might be happening

Based on the information you've provided, here are a few possibilities:

• Tension Headaches: These are the most common type of headache and they can be related to stress, depression, or anxiety. Over-the-counter pain relievers, rest, and stress management can often help.

  • Treatment typically involves over-the-counter pain relievers, rest, and stress management.

• Migraines: Although your symptoms don't perfectly align with typical migraines, they can cause throbbing pain and can last from hours to days. Symptoms can be triggered by certain activities, foods, or hormonal changes.

  • Treatment often involves medications to relieve symptoms and prevent future attacks, as well as lifestyle changes to avoid triggers.

• Medication Overuse Headaches: If you frequently use headache medication, you could get a headache each day if you stop taking it. However, you've mentioned that you're not taking any medications regularly for your headaches.

• Hormonal changes: Given your age and gender, it's possible that hormonal changes related to your menstrual cycle could be contributing to your headaches. However, you've mentioned that your headaches are not related to your period.

What you can do

• Keep a headache diary: This can help you identify triggers for your headaches so you can avoid them. Include details about when your headaches occur, how long they last, and anything that provides relief.

• Maintain a healthy lifestyle: Regular physical activity, a healthy diet, staying hydrated, and getting enough sleep can help reduce the frequency and severity of your headaches.

• Manage stress: Techniques such as relaxation exercises, meditation, and yoga may help.

• Consult a healthcare provider: If your headaches continue to bother you, it's important to consult a healthcare provider. They can provide a formal diagnosis and discuss treatment options with you.

What you should look out for

• If your headache is severe and sudden, seek immediate medical attention.
• If your headache is accompanied by a fever, stiff neck, mental confusion, seizures, double vision, weakness, numbness, or difficulty speaking, seek immediate medical attention.
• If your headache gets worse over days or weeks or it's unlike any you've had before, consult a healthcare provider.

Please remember that while I strive to provide accurate and helpful health information, this advice is intended to be general in nature. You should seek care from a healthcare provider to obtain a formal diagnosis and treatment.