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Iv been suffering for nearly over a year with these thunder like headaches the pain starts off small  but it's painful then gets worse to the point I'm crying and want to squish my own head to stop the pain it gets so extreme I can't move I have to lay where I'm standing or if I'm out I have to run home just to lay they feel like shocks like a thunder storm but I feel the pain of the storm my doctor just keeps palming me off with saying its stress with having a house full.only lately I have noticed changes my mood has been extremely low and my anxiety has been like out of control I have suffered with these since I was 15 I'm now 30 but I have noticed the change I'm worried as I do have 4 children to care for alone this is not brought on by stress I spent a week crying uncontrollably and sleep is hard but yet my tiredness.is all the time I feel weak like I can't do anything anymore and I'm usually doing everything now I can't do anything and this isn't me I know it's not me thing is I can't ask for help I'm scared no one will believe me and these symptoms are just getting worse I have with this been getting the feeling of nausea all the time and dizzy spells for over a year doctor just keeps telling me they don't know why and puts me on more pain killers please help me 

  • Hello and thanks for your post.

    I am sorry to hear about your situation and can only imagine how difficult this must be for you.

    We are unable to diagnose any one on the forum as it is really only your own GP who can assess you and tell you what they think the matter is. 

    It may be helpful to see if you can find out if the cause is a result of stress so you can rule this out. Lack of sleep over a period of time can not be helping you, and how you are feeling.I am not sure whether you have been in touch with the charity called Mind. You can have a look at their details here.

    The NHS has some tips on how to overcome problems sleeping which you can see here

    If you are finding it hard coping financially with 4 children then you might find it helpful to chat to Citizens advice to see if there are any benefits you may be entitled to. Have a look at their details here 

    Do try and get some support for yourself as it can be hard trying to cope on your own when you are suffering with your bad headaches. 

    I hope that as time goes on your headaches will improve but do try and get some support for yourself in the first instance and if your symptoms don't improve then do go and see your GP or another GP in the practice who can see you with a fresh set of eyes.

    It may also be a good idea to have your eyes checked at an optician to see if these may also be a cause for your headaches.

    I do hope that you feel better soon and that you are able to find some support for yourself.

    Take Care,

    Catherine

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