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Nervous System Disorders
Question #15641
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different types of headache - #15641

Vanya

I am struggling with these really intense headaches and don’t understand what's going on. They seem like there are different types of headache hitting me, and it’s super confusing. One day, I have this pounding pressure just around my temples that feels like a vice grip, and then the next day it’s a dull, aching pain that's more like a constant nuisance. I tried to keep track of my symptoms but as soon as I think I've nailed it down, another kind of headache pops up. I saw this article about different types of headache and I learned about migraines and tension headaches, but I'm not sure which ones apply to me. Is a tension headache the same as a migraine? Some days, the light sensitivity and sound are unbearable, and others it’s just pressure with no other sides. I even had this weird headache that lasted for three days straight! I really wanna know how do different types of headache present themselves? Like, how can I differentiate them? What should I be looking for, especially since it also gets worse with certain activities? I just need some advice, I'm getting really frustrated.

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