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Seasonal Headaches

Patriot3 — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 13:07:31 GMT

Does anyone else have headaches at the change of seasons? I guess that's what I have right now.

Not debilitating, most of the time, but very annoying and uncomfortable. I'd rather have my eyes shut. I know, there are meds and I do have them, but that's not good all the time either. They feed off of each other.

Not BP, not eyes, tension?, maybe, change in weather fronts?, maybe. Sometimes migraine. Oh, well, as long as I can function, even if not 100%, I guess I'll live.

Re: Seasonal Headaches

Lipstickdiva — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 13:14:34 GMT

I get terrible sinus headaches, sometimes sinus migraines. I can predict a weather front better than any meteorologist out there.

Usually an OTC combination of Sudefed D plus 3 Advil does the trick but sometimes I'm down all day with a sinus migraine.

Re: Seasonal Headaches

Spurt — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 13:31:00 GMT

@Patriot3

Check your allergen readings...local weather websites usually posts these..... I can tell when molds are high....for my friends its ragweed and fall Elm which is prevelant this time of year in our area...Weather patterns can definitely impact your health and cause headaches and other symptoms to occur...

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beckyb1012 — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 13:44:18 GMT

I have been on migraine med.'s since the middle 80's and had to go through a few years of Allergy shots in the late 90's due to 11 sinus infections in 12 months. No more shots and only about 2-4 infections per year now. But my word when I get a sinus headache with a migraine the pain is unbelievable. If I do not get rid of my migraine in the second day there will most definitely be a third. The fourth day I feel completely "hung over". Sinus headaches are always in Feb.- Apr. then again in Aug. - Oct. or so. Seasonal as clockwork.

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Alison Wonderland — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 13:45:14 GMT

Not with the change of season, but with pressure/barometric changes.

I also get seasonal headaches because of allergies. I have a pollen calendar from my doctor's office that shows when in the year each pollen type usually creeps up, peaks, and creeps down in my area. I use that to plan my medications all year.

For the last 3 years, I've been getting worse at the peak of ragweed season and I've never been allergic to ragweed. The first year, the doctor told me that ragweed pollen was so high they were seeing a huge uptick in people coming in to complain and it wasn't a true allergy, it was just because the pollen was so thick that the particulate levels were high enough to impact everyone's eyes, nose, and throat. I'm going to get retested and start allergy shots again.

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Bri369 — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 13:50:43 GMT

I noticed last week, I had terrible allergy headaches. I can defintely see the pattern of headaches with the change of seasons.

When it's very humid out, I get a dull headache.

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chrystaltree — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 13:52:13 GMT

Headaches are symptoms. I don't think anyone gets a headache because it's October or because it's Autumn. I have Fall allergies so in addition to the water eyes, sore and scratchy throat, I also get a headache. I know my headache is allergy related because I've gone through this for 20 years and Benadryl helps with all my symptoms, all of which end after the first hard frost. It sounds like you have no handle at all on your headaches so, if they are bothering you, you should see your doctor or take a couple of aspirin for relief.

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AuntG — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 14:15:01 GMT

Yes, sinus headaches that go away once mold and pollen counts drop. I've noticed changes in the barometric pressure can be a factor too.

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sweetee2 — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 15:05:38 GMT

I took Hubby to a ear, nose, throat specialists. He ended up having surgery. The Dr. said he had never seen sinuous more impacted. Went in for checkup yesterday hubby said he feels great now.

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Peaches McPhee — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 15:11:37 GMT

I get them too, in fact, I have one right now. I supposed they are due to a change in barametric pressure, or something weather-related. No actual proof of course.

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Mz iMac — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 15:20:30 GMT

Headaches - NOPE!

Migraines - YUP!

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Lisa now in AZ — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 15:43:42 GMT

Yep, am dealing with one right now. Mine are also barometrically induced. Fortunately, I get the jagged lights aura before the pain starts so I can take something, but the change from summer to fall is the worst for me. Also spring to summer. The other two changes are fine. I hope everyone feels better soon. I have a friend who gets her headaches when the opposite pressure is in the air, so one of us is usually having a bad day, but not at the same time. I THINK mine are from high pressure.

ETA - Windy days are the worst!!!!

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DianeJ2 — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 15:49:13 GMT

Yes! I have been to 3 ENTs and checked out. I use saline mist daily and a humidifier year round and im on a steroid nasal spray among other preventatives. I know instantly when the season or barometric pressure changes. Either a true migraine hits or the dull, annoying kind on/off. I have non allergic rhinitis, its such a pain to have. Cold air is one that sets it off.

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goldensrbest — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 16:13:18 GMT

Yes i do, and have for months now ,just a light headache.

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AngelPuppy1 — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 11:58:30 GMT

Sure do! Seasons changing are murderous on my head and sinuses! It takes me quite a while to get acclimated. My head hurts, my nose is a mess and my eyes are itchy and watery. As well as feeling miserable, so attractive!!!!

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Imaoldhippie — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 12:44:26 GMT

Yes its called Christmas!

(sorry your having headaches)

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Patriot3 — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 12:54:38 GMT

So many of you responded. I'm sorry for all of you, but glad to know we aren't alone in our misery. Thanks for your responses. Happy Fall everyone.

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nekodaisy — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 13:38:43 GMT

I also have that problem in the winter to spring and then summer to fall. A few years ago it was so bad in the spring I finally went and saw my dr. She told me to take Flonase and Zyrtec in the AM and Allegra in the PM.

I would usually start the cocktail in April but decided to start in March and then the pollen usually winds down in May here in Ga. This was the first spring where it actually worked. No really bad sinus headaches. Then I take this same cocktail starting sometime in Sept and usually only for a month.

The weather here always goes from one extreme to another and I can always tell due to my sinuses.