I am a 32 y/o female, 5'4" about 118 pounds.
I have had daily headaches for years, annoying, but don't interfere with my daily activities. In Sept 2009, they started getting worse. I was told they were tension headaches and given Relpax. The Relpax gave me horrible side effects. I would sleep for about 4 hours and wake up with the same headache. In January, the headaches started getting worse. I feel like I'm in a fog all day long. I lose words. My balance is off and I just feel "out of it" even though I'm not on any medication. I had a headache that ranged from 6-9 all last week. I went to the doctor who said I needed more help than he could give me and referred me to a neurologist. He did give me fioricet for the pain. I went to the neurologist the next day. I told her of my constant headaches, back and neck pain, hip pain, and leg pain. She said I just needed a more restful sleep. She gave me trazadone and mirapex plus told me to take 10 mg of Melatonin/night. The next day I woke up in so much pain. I attempted to go to work anyway and ended up throwing up on the side of the interstate! Last night I woke up around 4 times with horrible ear ache. It isn't contstant but sharp and stabbing pain. I also have chronic constipation. I have a movement maybe once every 3-4 weeks. I have always had this but I could eat an apple or salad and go 24 hours later. Now no food, laxative, or fiber drink helps.
I'm tired of something always hurting me. I go tomorrow for CT and bloodwork. If they tell me that I just need sleep, I may go off on them. I get at least 8 hours a night. I feel mentally and physically exhausted regardless of how much sleep I get.
I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired. I have two kids that want me to play with them and I never have the energy or it just hurts to move!
Any advice?????
I have had daily headaches for years, annoying, but don't interfere with my daily activities. In Sept 2009, they started getting worse. I was told they were tension headaches and given Relpax. The Relpax gave me horrible side effects. I would sleep for about 4 hours and wake up with the same headache. In January, the headaches started getting worse. I feel like I'm in a fog all day long. I lose words. My balance is off and I just feel "out of it" even though I'm not on any medication. I had a headache that ranged from 6-9 all last week. I went to the doctor who said I needed more help than he could give me and referred me to a neurologist. He did give me fioricet for the pain. I went to the neurologist the next day. I told her of my constant headaches, back and neck pain, hip pain, and leg pain. She said I just needed a more restful sleep. She gave me trazadone and mirapex plus told me to take 10 mg of Melatonin/night. The next day I woke up in so much pain. I attempted to go to work anyway and ended up throwing up on the side of the interstate! Last night I woke up around 4 times with horrible ear ache. It isn't contstant but sharp and stabbing pain. I also have chronic constipation. I have a movement maybe once every 3-4 weeks. I have always had this but I could eat an apple or salad and go 24 hours later. Now no food, laxative, or fiber drink helps.
I'm tired of something always hurting me. I go tomorrow for CT and bloodwork. If they tell me that I just need sleep, I may go off on them. I get at least 8 hours a night. I feel mentally and physically exhausted regardless of how much sleep I get.
I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired. I have two kids that want me to play with them and I never have the energy or it just hurts to move!
Any advice?????