Tiramisu Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I have a 9 yo dd who has been having headaches. She indicates her forehead when I ask where it hurts. For a rather long time she has told me she gets headaches at recess in school (she is my one in ps). Today she told me she also gets headaches in gym, and when she gets the headaches, they last through the school day. For the last week or more, she's been complaining of headaches everyday. She's also had some nausea. I realize this could point to terrible things, but while I know things like that can happen, I'm not necessarily jumping to that possibility. I'm thinking it could more likely be something with the sinuses, though she has never shown signs of allergies, runny nose, congestion, or anything but a tendency to have a croupy cough when she does get a cough with a virus. Is there any other possibility that I could be missing? We're going into the ped tomorrow. She's a great doctor and will listen to my ideas. :001_smile: PS She just came in and said she feels dizzy and sick now. I don't see any obvious symptoms of anything being wrong, no fever, but she's pale and looks unhappy. Thanks in advance for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in AL Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Could be allergies, since outdoors seems to trigger it. Could also be sinuses. It could also be the start to migraines. If alleriges and sinuses are ruled out, I would recommend keeping a headache diary: ~Note when HA occurs along with any stressors, noises, lighting, food, caffeine taken before hand ~Note weather: temp & humidity, weather changes, barometric pressure. Tylenol unless combined with caffeine and aspirin is NOT recommended to treat headaches. Of course aspirin should be used with great caution in kids. NSAIDS are OK and work best if taken early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 It could be migraines. I have them myself and they are similar to what you're describing. I have to take two preventive prescription medications twice daily, along with supplements of B vitamins and magnesium. I also have two prescription medications to alternate between taking when I do get a migraine. So, although migraines are very unpleasant, at least there are medications to help if that's what is going on with your daughter. Hope you get answers soon and relief for her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 I never really thought about the migraine possibility... They are in the family, and I've heard there is a genetic link. I get them only occasionally but have had the aura and silent migraines. Mine most often seem hormone related now, but in the past were very weather related. Could it be that dd's hormones are kicking in and it's triggering the start of migraines? Dd tells me that they never have gym outside. Terrible, isn't it, when they have playing fields and lots of grass? So I'm not sure about the allergy connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Fluorescent lights effect me like that. With her being under them in school all day they could be the culprit of her starting to have any migraines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Fluorescent lights effect me like that. With her being under them in school all day they could be the culprit of her starting to have any migraines. I'm sensitive to fluorescent lights, too. :glare: I've been reading about childhood migraines, and it really seems to fit, especially seeing that they can be triggered by physical activity. Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Has she had her eyes checked lately? Headaches can indicate a need for glasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4kiddies Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) My sons allergies always act up when he is as basketball practice so don't rule out allergies just because they are not outside. Gym floors get VERY dusty and when they are moving around it causes lots of dust in the air. Edited February 22, 2012 by 4kiddies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanabug Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 With the headaches occurring at recess and PE, I'm wondering if she's drinking enough fluids during the school day. Being dehydrated could easily cause headaches. Hope your little one feels better soon! Lana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Marmalade Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Has she had her eyes checked lately? Headaches can indicate a need for glasses. :iagree: This is what I was going to suggest. Blurry vision plus quick movement in gym class AND when playing outside is a recipe for recurring headaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Has she had her eyes checked lately? Headaches can indicate a need for glasses. Eyes we checked a year ago and were fine. I guess it's not to early for another check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 My sons allergies always act up when he is as basketball practice so don't rule out allergies just because they are not outside. Gym floors get VERY dusty and when they are moving around it causes lots of dust in the air. How do you confirm this kind of allergy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 With the headaches occurring at recess and PE, I'm wondering if she's drinking enough fluids during the school day. Being dehydrated could easily cause headaches. Hope your little one feels better soon! Lana I'll try to make sure she's drinking. She's often in a rush in the mornings, so may not be getting enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in AL Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 There are some symptoms the doctor can check to see if it's allergies: Shiners under eyes, White or pale nasal passages can equal allergies, reddened nasal passages can indicate sinusitis which can be triggered by allergens. Post nasal drip and associated cough can indicate alleriges too. Migraines could very well be triggered by hormonal changes and are definitely genetic in nature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeteranMom Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Has she had her eyes checked lately? Headaches can indicate a need for glasses. :iagree: What does she do just before gym? Is she reading a lot and then going to gym? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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