Question 1

how can you tell if someone is faking a headache?

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Malingering: Malingering is intentional deceptive behavior. There is an external/secondary gain present as the main motivation for the behavior. To tell if the headache is fake-a noticable difference between the level of distress/disability claimed by the individual compared to information obtained "objectively" through observation/task performance ability over a specific time period.

Question 2

can someone tell me if oxycontin is a little extreme for headaches?

Accepted Answer

Beyond extreme: Firstly, Oxycontin is a long-acting preparation, and headaches are self-limited and should not require this. Secondly, opiate use for headaches actually increases the chance of another headache (rebound headache). Many headaches can be prevented, and you need to see a physician knowledgeable in the workup of headache to get better advice. At most, tylenol (acetaminophen) or advil for tension headache, not opiates.

Question 3

how do you tell what kind of headache you have?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: This is a problem that necessitates a face-to-face meeting with your doctor.  This will allow him/her to examine you, ask specific questions. And possibly order tests to find out what's wrong and what to do to help you.

Question 4

could you tell me what are leads to of a headache?

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Depends on the type: Of headache. Could be migraine, cluster headache, tension headache or others. The mechanisms for most headaches are poorly understood. There are many effective treatments available but an accurate diagnosis is required by a physician, like neurologist.

Question 5

please tell me what can be causing my son's headaches?

Accepted Answer

See a neurologist: Migraines are most common cause of headaches.

Question 6

how to tell why i always get a headache only on the weekends?

Accepted Answer

Hmmmm: Partying on the weekends?  Working on weekends only?  What is it that happens every weekend that doesn't happen during the week that could be causing tension or stress?  That's probably your answer!

Question 7

can you please tell me why eating chocolate sometimes cures my headache?

Accepted Answer

It is a stimulant: Chocolate is nutricious and a stimulant, it enhances  the mood.

Question 8

can you tell me about headache without the pain or is this not a headache?

Accepted Answer

Migraine: Migraine is not all headaches.  It is a complex constellation of events including sensory abnormalities, motor weakness, behavioral changes, vision disturbances, confusion, alternating hemiplegia, all can occur without headaches.

Question 9

can you tell me why i am having on going headache been going on for awhile now.

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Most people get a headache at some time, such as from colds, infections, lack of sleep, too much driving, long hours on the computer, stress at work, etc... Over-the-counter drug options include tylenol, (acetaminophen) motrin/advil, alleve, excedrinmigraine, and their generic brands. A bad or increasing headache, recurrent headache, weird headache, or one with other worrisome symptoms must be seen by a doctor.

Question 10

headache is worst ever and too scared to tell my boss. should i take any tablets?

Accepted Answer

No: If you are truly experiencing the worst headache in your life, tell your boss and have someone drive you to the nearest hospital.  I dont know what kind of tablets you have so i can't advise you. It would be better to have a physician evaluate you before taking anything.  A "worst headache ever" should be taken seriously.

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