Question 1

i get a terrible sinus headache every time my forehead is exposed to cold, winter air- what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Vasomotor: This could be vasomotor rhinitis which would cause the sinus tissue to become congested and then clog the sinuses. You could try some nasal steroid spray or atrovent nasal spray.

Question 2

i get a headache or 2 a week in winter months. advil (ibuprofen) seems to work best but i heard its not great on the heart. is taking it twice a week safe?

Accepted Answer

Headaches: You are right that you should limit the use of NSAIDs (non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs) to the minimum possible.  However, when taken with lots of water and/or food, Advil (ibuprofen) 200mg tabs, can be taken 200-800mg every 8 hours as needed each day.  But again, limit it to the least amount needed for effectiveness.

Question 3

why do i get headaches so often?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities : There are many types of headaches and myriad causes for them to develop. Muscle tension and spasms, vascular spasms, food triggers, over use of headache medications and cervical spine joint disease are some of the possible causes. If you find them debilitating and interfering with your life, i suggest consulting a physician experienced in treating chronic headaches for a diagnosis and treatment.

Question 4

why do i get headaches every day?

Accepted Answer

There can be many ca: We need more information as to the type of headaches, how often, associoated symptoms etc and you need a thorough exam and may need blood test and/or imaging to determine the cause and treat approprietely
so see your doctor.

Question 5

why do i get headaches when i sing?

Accepted Answer

Needs investigation: If headache occurs with coughing, laughing and sneezing also in addition to singing, then there could be obstruction to flow of spinal fluid. That would need neurological investigation.

Question 6

why do i get headaches all the time?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: It is a good question but to answer it, we will need more information as to how long you've had them, where and what kind of headaches, any symptoms that go along with those, what treatment has been done and what work up, if any, you've had so far. W/out this information, you will not be answered correctly. Thanks!

Question 7

why do i get headaches after travel?

Accepted Answer

Multiple Factors: Dehydration especially after alcoholic drinks, sleep deprivation, and "jet lag" all contribute to these headaches. Try to keep you activities as "normal" as possible to minimize these headaches.Allow time to adapt to the local time zone. Try to adjust to your return time zone prior to actually getting home.

Question 8

why do i get headaches from headbands?

Accepted Answer

Headband headaches: If you get headaches only when you wear headbands than stop wearing them, or dont wear them too tight
in some cases headbands can be triggers for migraine headaches and if youhave history of headaches in past not related to headbands than it is the trigger and avoid it
some people use headbands to prevent headaches, these are not too tight.

Question 9

why do i get headaches whenever i read?

Accepted Answer

This or that: There could be multiple causes such as fatigue, eye strain, underlying reading difficulties that cause fatigue, concentration difficulties.  First step for someone getting headaches while reading would probably be to start by going to an ophtalmologist to rule out visual problems.

Question 10

why do i get headaches when i get woken up?

Accepted Answer

PNS problem?: Sleep increases parasympathetic nervous system (pns) activity. Pns also can relax blood vessels and hence increase blood flow to your brain. When you are awakened this could manifest as a headache.

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I get a terrible sinus headache every time my forehead is exposed to cold, winter air- what could this be?

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I get a headache or 2 a week in winter months. advil (ibuprofen) seems to work best but i heard its not great on the heart. is taking it twice a week safe?

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Why do i get headaches so often?

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Why do i get headaches every day?

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Why do i get headaches when i sing?

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Why do i get headaches all the time?

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Why do i get headaches after travel?

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