Should I see a doctor if my head hurts for a week?

I have had a headache since Christmas eve, not just in waves but a solid headache since Xmas eve. It’s so painful and I’ve been monitoring it so I haven’t taken any pain relief.

I have no problem going to the doctor, but I think they will just say ‘you have a headache, go lie down, drink water, and you owe me $70 for this service’.

I’m just wondering if headaches can last for 1 week straight, or if it could be something else? Should I see a doctor or wait another few days?

I’ve never been a headache person, and have never gotten headaches before.

Answer #1

it couldn’t hurt! always better to play it safe with these things. hope you’re alright! goodluck.

Answer #2

i say if it hurts tomorrow then go. :)

Answer #3

You should go get it checked out, it could possibly be serious. Another thing it could be is a tension migraine, if something’s up with your back you may have to go get a massage or something to help with that.

Answer #4

There’s a lot that could be causing your headaches, stress and a lack of sleep on the holidays are quite common factors. I’m not sure how hectic your days have been or if you’ve been able to sleep well enough, but a doctor will usually ask if you’ve tried a pain killer to alleviate the pain first. If you haven’t, most recommend that you do that and get rest. So I’d try that for a day or two first to see how it goes.

Answer #5

Take some Advil/Tylenol/asprin. Or if you guys got Gatorade where you are, drink a glass of it. Should relieve the pain almost instantly. If it persists, yeah, go to the doctor. Hope you feel better Renee

Answer #6

just read more of the details…it could be any number of things. this happened to me once when i was younger and they gave me a drug called fenergen, which knocked me out for about a day and i woke up without a headache. but your doctor should know best! i hope you feel better, headaches are the worst :(

Answer #7

i would see the doctor, its better to be safe than sorry. i dont normally get headaches either so if i got one all of a sudden that didnt go away, i would get it checked out

Answer #8

if its a throbbing pain, its probably not good to be looking at a screen. if you hit it on something, you should think about going to get a CT scan

Answer #9

haha no. Just take 2 pills of advil or motrin.

Answer #10

i agree take advil.. and then if it keeps hurting then go see a doctor :D

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