I have had a dull headache on the left side for 7 days now. I very seldom have headaches but this one won t go away. I am a 60 year old female with no medical conditions. I have checked my blood pressure a few times lately and am prehypertention. My numbers are 127/89. I hear swooshing going on in my head which I assuming it is blood flow or maybe I have an inner ear problem in my left ear??? Any ideas?
Hi, Welcome to HCM, I read your query carefully. According to details it seems to be Migraine or Tension headache. If i will be your treating doctor i will Advise you to 1. Take proper sleep atleast for 8hours. make a proper schedule for eating and sleeping. 2. Avoid certain foods which might trigger the migraine like cheese,chocolates,red wine and dairy products. 3. Do regular relaxing exercises and walk. 4. Take Acetaminophen 1000mg twice a day after meal. if it will not be helpful then take Naproxen 500mg twice a day after meal. 5. Avoid sharp lights. And do not worry about BP readings because as per details it is within normal limits according to your age. Hope so it will be helpful. you can write again in case of any query or follow up. Wish you good health. Regards
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Hi, Welcome to HCM, I read your query carefully. According to details it seems to be Migraine or Tension headache. If i will be your treating doctor i will Advise you to 1. Take proper sleep atleast for 8hours. make a proper schedule for eating and sleeping. 2. Avoid certain foods which might trigger the migraine like cheese,chocolates,red wine and dairy products. 3. Do regular relaxing exercises and walk. 4. Take Acetaminophen 1000mg twice a day after meal. if it will not be helpful then take Naproxen 500mg twice a day after meal. 5. Avoid sharp lights. And do not worry about BP readings because as per details it is within normal limits according to your age. Hope so it will be helpful. you can write again in case of any query or follow up. Wish you good health. Regards