Bad Headache...help!?

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Bad Headache...help!?
Last night I got this really bad headache, it felt like a migraine, I went to bed thinking it would be gone this morning but it isnt. It really hurts, what do I do?

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I answer so many of these headache questions because Ive been suffering from migraines all my live. The started when I was yrs old. I see a neurologist regularly and Im going to tell you exactly what he tells me. First I have to know, does light hurt your eyes. Do you get blurred vision? Does it feel like the top of your head is going to explode? and is it on one side? Not everyone has the same symptoms., however, this is what he said to me. Migraines are not in the brain. There is no feeling in the brain. The differ from ordinary headaches in that the veins under the scull cap vasodilate, expand causing severe pain because of the pressure. Ordinary headaches, the veins constrict, So with Migraines, use ice on the areal of the head that hurts. This will bring the swelling of veins down, Avoid lights if you can. I take Fiorecet because its the only thing that works for me. Ive tried many meds and that is the only one that works. Rest with your head elevated. and if you cant get away from lights, put a cloth over your eyes. Dont watch TV or use the computer, they make it worse. There are medications at the drug store for migraines that you might want to try and I suggest you see a neurologist. I had every test available and they all pointed to migrains. they are very debilitating and so miseralble. Please, if this continues, se a neurologist. They are the only ones that can tell you whats going on. Try what I said and I wish you the best. I know your pain. I hope you feel better, I really do. Take my advice, it works. Good luck honey.