type of headache - #13717
I am really struggling with these headaches and don’t know what to do. I mean, it started out like just a little tightness around my temples, but now it feels like a hammer is pounding on my head. Like, seriously, I can't even focus on work. It’s been a few weeks now, and I've tried over-the-counter meds, but nothing helps. I’ve googled a ton about the different type of headache and still feel lost. Is it just stress or could it be something more? I was at a friend’s birthday party last weekend, and I almost had to leave because the noise made it way worse. I tried to explain it to my doc, but when I said type of headache, he kinda shrugged and said migraines but I’m not sure that's right.... I don’t get the aura or anything. They also tend to come and go, like I feel fine one day and then BAM! Excruciating pain the next. How do I figure out what type of headache I have? Is it really just a matter of tracking them or should I be looking into seeing a specialist? Just feels frustrating not knowing if it's normal or something serious. Any ideas from you all on what kind of tests might help or what type of headache I might be dealing with?
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