I woke this morning with a headache on the left side of my head around the temple area, then I looked in the mirror and saw my left eye on the outside part was totally bloodshot. Only that area is read, and now my same left eye hurts; like when I blink it . Have you ever had this before or know what could have caused it, or how I can get relief??
wow. can i disagree with all of those?
this needs to be investigated. make an appointment with a doctor.
but to *me* this sounds like a typical CLUSTER HEADACHE:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cluster-headache/DS00487/DSECTION=2
February 6th, 2010 at 6:23 am
signs of stroke or heart attack.
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February 6th, 2010 at 7:01 am
I have the same thing on my right eye and I have a floating cyst, but the doc told me that he thought it could have been a cyst or sty on the inside so if it doesn’t get anybetter you need to see a doctor don’t take chances with your vision it is TO IMPORTANT
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February 6th, 2010 at 7:45 am
Whoa! 25 odd years in the field of neurology has given me the experience to diagnose this. A headache AND a bloodshot eye is a tell-tale sign of an intracranial tumor, otherwise known as brain cancer. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but a tumor of this type is inoperable. At the most, you have about 3 months to live. Don’t bother wasting your money on a doctor, it’s too late for you.
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February 6th, 2010 at 8:34 am
One possible cause of that is hypertension. When the blood pressure is high, it can cause rupture of some small blood vessels in the eye and cause redness in the eye. The headache may also be caused by this. You should have your blood pressure checked or better yet, go to a doctor for a full checkup.
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February 6th, 2010 at 9:14 am
By the signs and symptoms you are describing it appears you have migraine diseases. Which is a throbbing or pulsating headache that is often one sided (unilateral) and associated with nausea; vomiting; sensitivity to light, sound, and smells; sleep disruption; and depression. Attacks are often recurrent and tend to become less severe as the migraine sufferer ages. A migraine headache typically begins in a specific area on one side of the head, then spreads and builds in intensity over 1 to 2 hours and then gradually subsides. It can last up to 24 hours, and in some cases, several days. There may be accompanying symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light (photophobia), or sensitivity to sound, hands and feet may feel cold and sweaty and unusual odors may be intolerable.
Some women experience migraine headaches just prior to or during menstruation. These headaches, which are called menstrual migraines, may be related to hormonal changes and often do not occur during pregnancy. Other women develop migraines for the first time during pregnancy or after menopause.
Cause of migraine is unknown. The condition may result from a series of reactions in the central nervous system caused by changes in the body or in the environment. There is often a family history of the disorder, suggesting that migraine sufferers may inherit sensitivity to triggers that produce inflammation in the blood vessels and nerves around the brain, causing pain.
A trigger is any stimulus that initiates a process or reaction. Commonly identified migraine triggers include: alcohol (e.g., red wine), environmental factors (e.g., weather, altitude, time zone changes), foods that contain caffeine (e.g., coffee, chocolate), monosodium glutamate (MSG; found in Chinese food), and nitrates (e.g., processed foods, hot dogs), glare, hormonal changes in women, hunger, lack of sleep, medications (over-the-counter and prescription), perfume and stress.
Treatment include rest in a quiet, darkened room, drink fluids to avoid dehydration (especially if you have vomited) and try placing a cool cloth on your head
Over-the-counter pain medications like acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or aspirin are often helpful, especially when your migraine is mild. (Be aware, however, that chronic usage of such pain medications may result in rebound headaches.) If these don’t help, ask your doctor about prescription medications which including:
• Ergots like dihydroergotamine or ergotamine with caffeine (Cafergot)
• Triptans like sumatriptan (Imitrex), rizatriptan (Maxalt), almotriptan (Axert), frovatriptan (Frova), and zolmitriptan (Zomig); these are available as a tablet, nasal spray, or self-administered injection
• Isometheptene (Midrin)
• Stronger pain relievers (narcotics)
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February 6th, 2010 at 9:28 am
Could be the detergent u used on the pillarcase, u may be allergic.
Take some benedryl.
Rub scalp with fingers all over and use visine.
Wash face with hot and then cold water.
put cool teabag with pinch of honey on eye if needed or ice.
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February 6th, 2010 at 9:53 am
You didnt say if you wear contacts?
This really sounds to me like conjunctivis! Get to the eye DR immediatley and dont MESS with your eye! It spreads easily! I am a Optician.
BTW, thats a fancy word for "PINK EYE"
GET IT CHECKED right away……its highly contagious…and others can get it! just by touching what you have touched!
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February 6th, 2010 at 10:02 am
wow. can i disagree with all of those?
this needs to be investigated. make an appointment with a doctor.
but to *me* this sounds like a typical CLUSTER HEADACHE:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cluster-headache/DS00487/DSECTION=2
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optometrist
http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-wSz1Uw8haa.._wmbA0eEWaW4