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Originally Posted by Cynthiaa89 View Post
I'm getting so desperate. Today I bent over to get my phone out of my purse and it triggered one of these monster. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Cynthiaa89,

Try squatting down instead of bending over.

But seriously, it sounds like chronic migraine to me. You don't need just any old neurologist; you need one who specializes in just headaches. Not always easy to find, but worth the effort.

It may take a while to get in to see a headache specialist. While you're waiting, there are a couple of things you can do:

  1. Start researching types of headaches & types of migraines, and see if you can't nail it down somewhat.
    Google: headache diagnosis
    Google: headache diagnosis questionnaire

  2. Start a Headache Log. This is a type of pain journal for headaches, in which you'll keep track of episodes, symptoms, pain levels, locations, triggers, meds taken, what helps & what makes them worse.... Anything & everything you can think of relating to the headaches & episodes.
    Google: headache log to get a better idea, and some sample logs you can download/copy. If none of them are quite right for your particular needs, take some ideas and create your own on a spreadsheet (that's what I wound up doing)
These two things are to help the doctors help you, and should help expedite things.

HTH, and Best Wishes,

Doc
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