Should we get a 2nd opinion on severe headache?

Mu husband woke up today with 'the worst headache of his life". He is NEVER sick and never gets headaches. He is dizzy, sick to his stomach and looks horrible w/low grade fever.
Went to a clinic and doc ran CBC, came back normal. So we left with antibiotics (for swollen glands) along with pain relief for headache. He also received (2) shots at the clinic for pain and nausea.

I am concerned that the sympton is being treated and have not found a root cause.
I was worried about meningitis or an aneurysm.
Any other explanation?
We will call his PCP on Monday or go to ER if symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

I've always heard to go to the emergency room if you have a headache that you can describe as the worst you've ever had. I know you're worried. We had that happen here & it did turn out to be viral menengitis. They just gave IV fluids & said it had to run it's course. I think one of the things to do to see if it's that is for him to try to touch his chin to his chest & see if it hurts worse. I know she couldn't even sit back in a chair. It hurt her back to let her spine touch. It's a scary thing for your loved one to have a headache like that. I hope you are able to get to the bottom of it. You are right to take him to the ER if he's still feeling bad & has no improvement. Go with your gut feeling & make him do what you think is best. Good luck & I hope that by the time you read this he's on his way to feeling better.

5 Responses to “Should we get a 2nd opinion on severe headache?”

  1. Lab Accident Says:
    March 1st, 2009 at 9:22 am

    I'm not a doctor, but I would strongly reccomend you get a 2nd opinion if you are not satisfied with the 1st.

    Best of luck, hope you get to feeling better soon.
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  2. S J Says:
    March 1st, 2009 at 9:34 am

    I've always heard to go to the emergency room if you have a headache that you can describe as the worst you've ever had. I know you're worried. We had that happen here & it did turn out to be viral menengitis. They just gave IV fluids & said it had to run it's course. I think one of the things to do to see if it's that is for him to try to touch his chin to his chest & see if it hurts worse. I know she couldn't even sit back in a chair. It hurt her back to let her spine touch. It's a scary thing for your loved one to have a headache like that. I hope you are able to get to the bottom of it. You are right to take him to the ER if he's still feeling bad & has no improvement. Go with your gut feeling & make him do what you think is best. Good luck & I hope that by the time you read this he's on his way to feeling better.
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  3. GMH Says:
    March 1st, 2009 at 10:11 am

    Absolutely , go to see see your regular doc…or if things get worse go to the ER. Just watch him for worsening of the symptoms, and if he does get any worse, do take him to the ER. The headaches sound terrible, but don't get in a panic…either of you. They can be caused by anything from tension to, well I am sure you have thought of the scary things. Hope he feels better soon!
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  4. Bot 23 Says:
    March 1st, 2009 at 10:45 am

    I certainly wouldn't hurt to get a second opinion, any headache described as "the worst in my life" needs to be evaluated by a competent doc.
    The symptoms you give sould like viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu) with possible mild dehydration.
    Menigitis tends to include neck pain/stiffness.
    What diagnosis was given by the 1st doc and how is your husband feeling now?
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  5. dbgyog Says:
    March 1st, 2009 at 11:10 am

    Pain killers don't treat the pain but we loose the sense of pain for some time; in that duration our body itself treats sometime and credit goes to meds.
    There is no medicine for H/A OR MIGRAINE. Not only these but for almost all painful diseases. Hence they become chronic.
    Acidity, WORRY, excessive wind, cold , heat, sour food and sinusitis, constipation, intestinal inflammation; drugs,
    Blockage in the flow of Vital Energy are their causes. None of them can be treated with medicine. Our 100% success in treating migraine &H/A confirms it.
    Acupuncture is the best treatment. I can treat it with naturopathy and YOG, but how can you manage pl see.

    Avoid late sleeping if possible; worry, spicy foods, sour fruits, stale bakery foods and alcohole.
    Sweet foods, COCOANUT WATER,sweet fruits, milk, rice, SPROUTS, SALADS and good sleep will help you.
    But you try one herbal remedy- two drops of drumstick leaves' juice in opposite nostril if one side pains and both nostrils if full H/A will give you rescue. Betel leaf helps but it isvery strong.
    If it is acute pl search a painful point 3-6 mm behind your thumb nail and press it, H/A will disappear within 30 seconds.

    Source(s):
    SHREE SWASTHYAYOG TREATMENT, TRAINING & RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    R.H. 19, Jhulelal Society, Sector 2/E, Airoli, Navi Mumbai, INDIA.
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