If you have
a headache that last more than seventy-two hours (three days), you should see a
doctor. You maybe experiencing something called “status migrainosus,” a severe
migraine that can last over a week without any relief. It isn’t dangerous.
However, it’s a very good idea to call your doctor if this happens to you.
Treatments that may bring you complete relief include steroids,
anti-inflammatory drugs, drug, and/or certain narcotics. The emergency room is
not the place to go in this situation, since you probably won’t be a
high-priority patient, but if you can’t get in to see your regular doctor and
must go to the ER, you’ll want to take a letter from your doctor explaining how
to treat you in this situation.
During the pain
phase of the migraine, do you experience the following? Check all that apply to
you:
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Pain Phase Symptom
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Do I get this?
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Always
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Often
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Rarely
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Never
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Headache
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Nausea
and/or Vomiting
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A sense
of seasickness (you may need to stay still so you don’t become nauseated)
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An
aversion to food
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The head
pain gets worse with physical exertion
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Intense
sensitivity or aversion to light
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Intense
sensitivity to noise
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Diarrhoea
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Runny
nose
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Stuffy
nose or congestion
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Eyes
tearing up
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Very
sensitive scalp or skin, so that you can’t stand being touched or your
clothes feel tight
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Vertigo
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Hot
flashes or chills
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Fluid
retention, suck as a swollen face or hands
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