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I'vee been suffering from very bad headaches for the past several months. I will normally get a headache due to low air pressure, but lately

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Chicago, IL

I'vee been suffering from very bad headaches for the past several months. I will normally get a headache due to low air pressure, but lately they've been occuring even on beautifully sunny days. And they have been BAD! The entire left side of my head would feel like it's being squeezed by a vise. I can only take Tylenol, nothing else, and it doesn't help. I don't have a headache today, thank God! But I'm afraid of later.

November 18, 2025
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Hello Johanna
Are you perhaps suffering from migraines?
They are always one sided.
I sleep with a surgical collar on, to keep my neck in alignment, as some of my migraines were coming from unstable disks in my neck, due to an accident.
I have had adjustments by a very experienced and very well recommended Chiropractor.
He used dry needling, which reduced by migraines dramatically, when I was suffering from them.
I then took muscle relaxants to ease the muscles which were in tight knots. (Norflex 100mg).
Whatever you are suffering from, I urge you to seek medical attention.
This is a support group, not a medical one.
You clearly need to have relief and find out exactly what is causing you to suffer so much. 🤗💕

November 19, 2025 (edited)
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Why are you experiencing severe headaches that don't respond to Tylenol?

Headaches that feel like a vise squeezing one side of your head could be related to your blood sugar levels. Both high and low blood sugar can trigger headaches in people with diabetes.

When your blood sugar is too high (hyperglycemia), increased Show Full Answer

Why are you experiencing severe headaches that don't respond to Tylenol?

Headaches that feel like a vise squeezing one side of your head could be related to your blood sugar levels. Both high and low blood sugar can trigger headaches in people with diabetes.

When your blood sugar is too high (hyperglycemia), increased pressure in brain blood vessels can cause head pain. When it's too low (hypoglycemia), your brain isn't getting enough fuel, which can also trigger severe headaches.

It's important to check your blood sugar when these headaches occur to identify any patterns. Other diabetes-related causes could include:

• Dehydration from frequent urination
• Blood pressure changes
• Vision changes from blood sugar fluctuations

A DiabetesTeam member shared similar experiences: "I also get a headache when my blood glucose goes low. Check your numbers." Since your headaches have become more severe and frequent over several months, and Tylenol isn't helping, it's really important to talk with your doctor soon. Track when your headaches happen and what your blood sugar readings are at those times - this information will help your healthcare provider create a treatment plan.

Your doctor may need to adjust your diabetes medications or address other potential causes. Don't wait for the next severe headache to seek help!

November 18, 2025

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