[29F] Experiencing headaches and exhaustion

What might be happening

Based on the information you've provided, possible diagnoses include:

• Migraine: Given your history of migraines, it's possible that your current headache is a migraine. Migraines are often described as a throbbing pain that can be on one or both sides of the head. They can be triggered by stress and anxiety, and can last for hours to days.

  • Treatment typically involves pain relievers, rest, and avoiding triggers. There are also specific medications that can be prescribed by a doctor for migraines.

• Tension headache: These are often described as a constant pressure or ache around the forehead or back of the head and neck. They can be triggered by stress and anxiety, and can last for several hours.

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

• Anxiety: Anxiety can cause a variety of physical symptoms, including headaches. If you're experiencing a lot of stress and anxiety, this could be contributing to your headaches.

  • Treatment typically involves a combination of therapy, stress management techniques, and medication.

What you can do

1. Try to manage your stress and anxiety. This could involve techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, yoga, or talking to a trusted friend or family member about what's going on. If your anxiety is severe or persistent, you may want to consider seeking help from a mental health professional.
2. Continue taking over-the-counter pain relievers as needed for your headaches, but be careful not to exceed the recommended dosage.
3. Make sure you're getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, and getting regular exercise. These can all help to reduce headaches.
4. Avoid any known triggers for your headaches.

What you should look out for

You should seek immediate medical attention if:

• Your headache is severe or sudden
• You have a headache along with a fever, stiff neck, confusion, seizure, double vision, weakness, numbness, or difficulty speaking
• Your headache gets progressively worse
• You have a headache after a head injury

Remember, while I strive to provide accurate information, I'm not a doctor. You should consult with a healthcare professional for a formal diagnosis and treatment.