How long do your headaches last?

You need to see a doctor. As my neurologist told me, it's not normal to have a headache all the time.
I have migraines and I used to always have a headache; it was an odd day if I didn't. I've finally gotten on the right combo of preventatives and no longer have a constant headache. I do have times where I will have one every day for 4-5 days but they are usually weather or menstrual related and go away when I take my medication.

I had a a headache hit me Halloween night around 7pm, I know this because it was like a needle had been stuck through my skull suddenly. I went home & took advil & 1 otc sleeping pill. Woke up with the same pain, took 2 excedrin. I was nauseous all day & ended up loosing my "cookies" in the late afternoon. Still had the headache but it was starting to subside, took more advil & 1 more otc sleeping pill. Monday the headache was still there, but not as bad. Tried more excedrin & by the time I left work it was gone, so a good 34 hours. I didn't take excedrin at night because it has caffine in it & that would have kept me awake. I usually get headaches several times a week & they normally last at least 24 hours.

I think it depends on what kind of headache it is-- like someone else said, you shouldn't have a headache all the time. But if it's stress or tense muscles in your shoulders and neck, then that could cause a headache which you could have quite a lot of the time, I suppose.

I have sinus headaches sometimes where I've gone to bed with a headache and woken up the next day, but it typically wouldn't last over 24 hours total time, because I'll try to throw as much medication at it as I can during that amount of time. I used to get hormonal migraines, but those have been replaced by sinus headaches caused by shifts in the weather and air pressure-- has anything like that happened recently where you live?

I was having headaches on a daily basis (go to bed with one, wake up with one). Sometimes I couldn't tell when one ended and another started. They just seemed to move to different areas of my head. I would also get migraines at least once a week where I couldn't see very well, was sick to my stomach and any light/noise would send me over the edge.

I went to see my neurologist since I have a small brain tumor that has to be monitored every 6 months. I was sure it had grown and causing my troubles, thankfully it hadn't, just possibly rotated more. She also included my neck in the MRI scan and found two herniated disc in my neck. She recommended an orthopedic doctor who recommended surgery for the two disc. As soon as I woke up from surgery, I started crying because I no longer had a headache. The relief was so great, that it really made me realize how long I'd gone with almost constant headaches. That was in February and I'm still doing well with only occasional stress headaches.

Please see your doctor, there's no reason to suffer through daily headaches, even mild ones if there is a fix.

Yes, go to the doctor. I had what I thought was a migraine when I was about 43. It wasn't, it was a stroke. I lost some eyesight as a result. Make an appointment!

I am glad that you are going to see a doctor regarding this. There are so many different reasons someone could have a headache, and do many different types of headaches. Many people assume any 'bad' headache is a migraine, but that is not necessarily the case.  Other causes such as stress, dehydration, food sensitivities, neurological issues, etc. can also cause headaches.

I haven't seen this mentioned yet, but are you large chested by any chance? I have had chronic migraines since my early 20s, but also used to get almost daily headaches, and back, neck and shoulder pain, until I had a breast reduction. That can also be a source of headaches.

Determining the cause of your headaches will help narrow down what to do to help alleviate them. Migraine medication will do nothing for a headache that is not a migraine, for example. If they are migraines, determining your personal 'triggers' can help control them. Migraines are also often accompanied by visual disturbances, but not always. 

Things that I do to help alleviate the pain of a migraine are facial massages, tying a small blanket tightly around my head to counteract the pressure, standing in the shower and letting the spray massage my scalp, face and neck, letting ice or ice cream melt on my molars, and using an ice pack. 

I hope that you are able to get to the root cause of your headaches and that you are able to find some relief soon.

I have migraines, usually one every other day on average. However, sometimes I can go for two months without any, and then two months with one every day. 

Usually they last a few hours if I take a triptan (Frova) plus 3 Advil right away.  If I delay, that could turn into a one-week straight headache. One of my problems is that mine very often begin during the night or early morning, while I'm asleep. By the time I wake up to the headache, I've passed the window of taking meds just in time.  

Other things I get during the headaches: very tired, cold, nasal congestion on one side, and sometimes nauseous

My daughter gets migraines and takes Excedrin migraine for hers.

I used to have headaches on a daily basis. Then I lost 210 pounds (Aka an ex husband ) and I can't remember the last time I had a headache. I do know that I didn't remember where I put the ibuprofen because it had been so long! My headaches have disappeared

Please let us know what the doctor says. Your headache could be any number of things, many not serious, but you shouldn't suffer. Go and get some relief.

Definitely see a doctor.

I've had headaches pretty much every day of my life, ranging from a dull ache, to a cluster headache to a migraine. Tried many medications over the years without much success. Then I ended up needing to eat gluten free and discovered that cured a high number of my headaches. I think because it cleared up the inflammation and my sinuses.

That sounds similar to what I went through. I usually had a dull ache / pain / pressure in my head that I could - live with - I guess. If I didn't have that then I had a full migraine tha would be pounding. It seemed like I was dealing with one of these issues 5/7 days per week.

I finally saw a nerologist. Turns out the dull ache is part of a migraine, and turns out migraine meds are fantastic. They've changed my life. I didn't know that Tylenol and ibuprofphen could make my headaches worse, but it they can.

My migraines have many different causes / triggers, but I would say the number 1 trigger is hormones. I was told that when I go through menopause my migraines will go away.

One thing to note - when I was dealing with docs they noticed that I was under medicated for my
Hypothyroidism. When my meds were increased a lot of the dull pain / pressure in my head improved.

Good luck

Paige.