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What Causes Severe Headaches With Anxiety And Stress?

I have been getting some paralyzing headaches to the middle of my forehead and just above my eyebrow. If I touch this area it intensifies. I am wondering if I need to make an appointment with my doctor? This is the 4th week and they seem to be getting more painful. I guess my main concern is a stroke..... I just turned 31 and my health is good. I have been having anxiety and heavy stress over the last few years. I don't have high blood pressure the last I knew. Please help
Thanks Matt Z.
Sat, 15 Feb 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM
As you are having anxiety and heavy stress,you are most probably suffering from tension-type headaches.
It account for nearly 90% of all headaches.
Tension-type headaches is most commonly precipitated by stress,Sleep deprivation and irregular meal time (hunger).
As you are healthy and not an hypertensive,nothing to worry about stroke.
I would recommend you to take paracetamol/ibuprofen combination drug.
If these symptoms exacerbate,consult a neurologist.
Thank you.
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What Causes Severe Headaches With Anxiety And Stress?

Hello, Welcome to HCM As you are having anxiety and heavy stress,you are most probably suffering from tension-type headaches. It account for nearly 90% of all headaches. Tension-type headaches is most commonly precipitated by stress,Sleep deprivation and irregular meal time (hunger). As you are healthy and not an hypertensive,nothing to worry about stroke. I would recommend you to take paracetamol/ibuprofen combination drug. If these symptoms exacerbate,consult a neurologist. Thank you.