AboutTracy Expertise I am not a doctor but I have spent the last 7 years in chronic pain from numerous lumbar back surgeries and L4/L5 fusion surgery. I can answer questions about most treatments, traditional and alternative therapies. I can answer questions about the many pain medicines used to treat chronic pain. I can also answer questions and give practical advice on all aspects of living with chronic pain. I am NOT a doctor and I have not had any formal medical training so I CANNOT GIVE YOU A DIAGNOSIS!
Experience I have spent the last 7 years in chronic pain due to a lower back injury. I have had just about every treatment, therapy and alternative treatment, including massage therapy, acupuncture and rekki. I have been to more pain specialists than I can remember and I have been put on almost every pain medicine available.
Organizations I have been involved with the American pain foundation for about 3 years. I am also an active participant on several chronic pain message boards. I am a member of several local chronic pain support groups. I also volunteer at a local organization that helps people that are disabled and in chronic pain find the information, resources and support needed to cope with living with disability and chronic pain.
Education/Credentials I have not had any formal medical education but I have done extensive research on available treatments and therapies. I have also done extensive research on the different pain medicines used in the treatment of pain.
Question I get headaches a lot many times in a weeks from the past 8 years. doctors have advised me to exercise as it will help me reduce stress. But after exercising i get more headaches which last longer than before and do not go away with any medicine. I mostly hv low blood pressure and also taking glucophage for harmonal imbalance. i has ECO 2 years back it was normal and had X-Ray of head as well which was ok. All my blood tests are normal. headaches are triggered when i exercise or even bend for sometimes. is it serious???
Answer Hello Shammyla,
I am not a doctor so I can not give you a diagnosis but I do have a couple of suggestions.
Check with your pharmacist and find out if any of the medicines you are on could cause these headaches. I always talk to my pharmacist about any questions or concerns about medicines I am taking. I have found that pharmacists usually know a lot more about medicines than doctors do.
The other suggestion is for you to go see an ear, nose and throat doctor. I have had sinus problems for most of my life (including a couple of sinus surgeries) and sinus problems run in my family. I know how sinuses can cause some pretty bad (and pretty weird) headaches. That your headaches seem to be triggered by exercise and especially, bending over suggests the possibility that the headaches have something to do with your sinuses or maybe your ears.
I hope this helps. If you have any questions or need additional information please don't hesitate to ask.
Thanks
Tracy
