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headache

goldensrbest — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 13:04:57 GMT

Every morning ,for months when i wake up,i have a headache, allergies, i am thinking,or sinus?

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KCDiva — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 16:32:57 GMT

I do too and have for years. At recent visit with my ENT he told me to use this every day. I use it a lot but mainly when I am having trouble breathing or have a headache. It really helps. Much more effective than an neti pot.

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LindaSal — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 13:18:35 GMT

I get lots of headaches, used to suffer from migraines but thankfully haven't been having to deal with those for several years now. I think mine were caused mostly by the everyday stress of working/house/kids/pets, you all get it. Retired life has been easier on me. Honestly now I feel they come on most likely due to dehydration. I've learned to drink a lot more water and it has helped me more than I thought it would. Just a suggestion.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 13:22:34 GMT

Do you think it might be because of dry air?

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geezerette — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 19:47:11 GMT

@KCDiva wrote:

I do too and have for years. At recent visit with my ENT he told me to use this every day. I use it a lot but mainly when I am having trouble breathing or have a headache. It really helps. Much more effective than an neti pot.

@KCDiva

I also suffer headaches--a lot. Mine are from a variety of factors but I also use some sinus sprays. Nature's Rite has different formulas for different problems. I can say they're not a cure-all, but they do help.

(I get mine from Amazon.)

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CAcableGirl2 — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 13:33:20 GMT

If you are sleeping with the heater on, you may want to try a humidifier by your bed. It really helps me out when the air is dry and I can feel the difference each morning.

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LTT1 — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 13:42:10 GMT

@goldensrbest @CAcableGirl2 @geezerette @SilleeMee @LindaSal

Yes, me too!

The debilitating migraines each day are gone now. I think because I am post-menopausal! YAY🎉

'Yes, I should use the Neil-Med irrigation more often; it really helps. Perhaps it moisturizes; maybe it washes away pollen/dust...

Walking and/or exercising every day makes a major difference in amount of swelling around nasal tissues/eyes. It also increases my overall immunity.

I KNOW I have a few disk problems, neck and back. Technically, there should be no headache first thing in the morning, but there is if I don't get enough exercise.

Also there's nutrition...

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LTT1 — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 13:43:38 GMT

@goldensrbest @CAcableGirl2 @geezerette @SilleeMee @LindaSal

Forgot to add: weather fronts also bring them on for me.

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geezerette — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 13:44:22 GMT

@LTT1

Exactly! All of the above.

My list of "shoulds" is endless!😆

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geezerette — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 13:45:17 GMT

@LTT1 wrote:
@goldensrbest @CAcableGirl2 @geezerette @SilleeMee @LindaSal

Forgot to add: weather fronts also bring them on for me.

@LTT1

That is the absolute killer for me. And when they come in every 24-48 hours, I'm a basket case!

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On It — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 13:47:32 GMT

I had issues for years with sinus infections. A friend recommended an over the counter saline solution called "Ocean." It really helped, but there was a recall before the pandemic, and I have not been to a store in person to know if it is back in stock.

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LTT1 — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 13:48:07 GMT

@geezerette

I don’t know what age you are, but when I was in my 50’s they were bad.
Without fail, low pressure would always set them off for me.
My trusted OBGYN back then told me I would be one of those women who would love menopause b/c the headaches would stop.
I clung to this theory! Lol
Good luck!

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NicksmomESQ — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 13:52:04 GMT

Over the counter allergy nasal spray has worked for me. I use Flonase or Nasonex.I or 2 sprays daily has helped me a lot.

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geezerette — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 14:08:10 GMT

@LTT1 wrote:
@geezerette

I don’t know what age you are, but when I was in my 50’s they were bad.
Without fail, low pressure would always set them off for me.
My trusted OBGYN back then told me I would be one of those women who would love menopause b/c the headaches would stop.
I clung to this theory! Lol
Good luck!

@LTT1

I saw the 50s many years ago. I loved menopause, but not because the headaches stopped. (I wish!) In fact, they've gotten worse in the last few years. Stress is a very big factor in my case I'm sure.

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Abrowneyegirl — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 14:08:46 GMT

I feel your pain.

I suffered too, until my dietitian changed my diet, then headaches resolved and so did the dark circles under my eyes.

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goldensrbest — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 14:09:40 GMT

I turn 70 in December,way past menopause.

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CherryHugs — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 14:14:23 GMT

I have alot of sinus/allergy issues and nasal congestion. I have been using this and it really works for temporary relief!

Heat water up in a pan and add some drops of this oil and breathe it in!

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ScrapHappy — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 14:38:36 GMT

Years ago I would wake up with terrible headaches every morning. Ended up being sleep apnea.

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LTT1 — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 15:48:16 GMT

@goldensrbest @Foxxee @ScrapHappy @CherryHugs @Abrowneyegirl

In a small diffuser, I put in distilled water/deep blue (doTerra)/peppermint/digestzen (doTerra) and run it.

I can really tell when it stops because I stop up!

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Icegoddess — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 16:03:00 GMT

All of the above headache causes for me. It seems anything that CAN cause a headache is a trigger for me. It's really the only health problem I have. I never had problems of any kind with my period, but when I got older I suddenly started getting menstrual migraines. The first one was the worst. I couldn't even move without getting nauseous. And then they discontinued my favorite medicince for it, Darvocet. It was the only thing that didn't just make me sleepy.

Now, I just get headaches in varying degrees. I can usually tell when it's going to be a migraine beforehand because I will very suddenly get very tired and almost unable to keep my eyes open. However, I'm never really quite sure how long before the headache will set in. Usually it is several hours which is why it took me so long to make the connection.

Weather fronts is another interesting one. In extreme cases, like when we hav tornadoes, my eyesight will also get fuzzy.

I almost always wake up with a headache the day after working in the yard and that could be dehydration, allergies, or maybe both. I always have nasal issues when working in the yard. I hate waking up with a headache. It's not a good start to the day.