All of a sudden, within a couple of minutes, my skin on my arms/chest/face turned beet red and was hot to the touch, like I had a bad sunburn. In addition was a headache(similar headache that I get when I've been in the sun for too long) and I could feel my heart beating faster and was a little lightheaded. I wasn't itchy at all. This lasted for about 30 minutes and my skin is still sort of splotchy and warm but is going back to normal.
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posted by fromageball
on May 18, 2013 -
10 answers
I have, over the last year, developed an unusual reaction to alcohol. My GP basically brushed it off and said “oh well, guess you don’t get to drink any more” – but…
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posted by cilantro
on May 3, 2013 -
26 answers
I live alone and suffer from migraines. What can I do to take care of myself?
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posted by k8lin
on Apr 25, 2013 -
46 answers
Searching for [reading glasses .50] gets me 2.50, etc., on both Google and Amazon. ReadingGlasses.com has expensive ones, but I'm hoping to find good, low-strength reading glasses for the same price one would pay in a drug store. Strength .5 and/or .25. Any specific recommendations or search tips? (and what is the unit of measurement, anyway?)
posted by amtho
on Apr 16, 2013 -
8 answers
Migraines are ruining my day. I can't see a neurologist for three months. What can I do in the meantime?
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posted by anonnymoose
on Mar 13, 2013 -
28 answers
Any thoughts on whether this is viral/something you've heard of going around, or whether it might be time to find a new doctor soon?
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posted by rollbiz
on Jan 8, 2013 -
32 answers
YANMD, etc: I started Bactrim yesterday for a MRSA-esque skin infection. I'm experiencing side effects that don't exactly bother me (persistent headache), but the prescription info sheet warns that I should be contacting my doctor ASAP. I'll be doing that tomorrow morning, but should I skip my dose tonight? Other deets within.
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posted by Chutzler
on Dec 30, 2012 -
15 answers
CoffeeFilter: Why does drinking coffee prevent me from getting headaches? Is there another substance that has the same headache-relieving properties, but without the stimulating effects of caffeine.
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posted by deadwax
on Dec 19, 2012 -
18 answers
I got a fix it ticket in August that I promptly forgot about until I received a notice to appear on Friday. It says that I will be charged a 600 dollar bail unless I pay after this friday, in which case it is 900 dollars. I am able to do neither. What do I do?
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posted by punch_the_mayor
on Nov 5, 2012 -
5 answers
I have had an insanely painful headache, possibly caused by a pulled muscle in my neck, for over week and nothing I have tried has helped. I have seen my doctor and his diagnosis/suggestions haven't really led me anywhere. Help me come up with more things to try before I go crazy.
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posted by joan_holloway
on Jul 2, 2012 -
27 answers
About three weeks ago, we moved into a fantastic new apartment; we are renting. Last Friday, the water heater in the apartment across the hall burst causing extensive damage to our apartment. What are our rights with respect to rent and reasonable expectations regarding quality of life following this incident? Extended explanation inside.
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posted by JuniorBCat
on May 11, 2012 -
7 answers
I have some sort of cold or other infection and cannot afford to miss classes or assignments this week. How can I alleviate the symptoms (or feel less miserable, at least) until I'm able to see a doctor?
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posted by cp311
on Apr 29, 2012 -
16 answers
Does this happen to anyone else: Long periods of concentration result in a creeping headache that eventually prevents me from functioning until I can take a nap. If so, what can I do about it?
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posted by Popular Ethics
on Feb 21, 2012 -
21 answers
I started Yasmin birth control 3 months ago because my doctor thought it would help regulate my hormones. The first month was rough but the last two months were great. This month I wanted to skip my withdrawal bleeding so I started another strip without the stop/placebo week. I am now on day 7 of this strip, and for the last three days I have been having a rather bad headache. I never have headaches three days in a row, and also see no other reason for them. Been outside all weekend, got enough sleep, no changes in food. I don't find much about this on the internet. Should/could I just take a stop-week now, have a withdrawal bleeding, and hope the headache goes away? (and start with a new strip next week?) Should I wait it out? Any experiences?
posted by blub
on Oct 18, 2011 -
7 answers
My nice, expensive new glasses hurt my eyes and after 20 minutes, leave me feeling dizzy and slightly nauseous. The guy who sold them says he followed the prescription accurately. What's the cheapest remedy?
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posted by bonobothegreat
on Aug 5, 2011 -
31 answers
My fiance poked at a squishy bump in his forehead about two days ago; it squished and sort of dispersed, he said, and now his head has hurt really bad ever since. What could this have been, and do we need to be concerned now?
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posted by adrianna aria
on Jul 27, 2011 -
11 answers
Portable/window air conditioners appear to give me headaches, particularly air conditioners with low BTU, while I am unaffected by central air conditioning. Is this possible?
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posted by arnicae
on Jun 21, 2011 -
12 answers
Chronic tension headache showed up two weeks ago and hasn't left; is it doctor time when seeing a doctor is a pain in the ass?
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posted by nerdfish
on May 9, 2011 -
7 answers
YANAD - What could be the cause of a recurring headache on the back of my head?
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posted by IzzeYum
on Feb 17, 2011 -
12 answers
I am having neck pain that develops into a headache whenever I lay down. It started just over one week ago, and has progressively gotten worse. It goes away a few hours of waking up, though as it's gotten worse, it takes longer to go away. Yes, I've been to the doctor and we're working on a diagnosis; I'm looking for more insight.
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posted by [insert clever name here]
on Dec 11, 2010 -
14 answers
Random question time: Do any animals, other than humans, get headaches?
posted by FunGus
on Nov 25, 2010 -
12 answers
The left side of my head hurts. It feels like a headache when I nod my head or have jerky vertical movements. It's been feeling like this for a few months. I'm not sure what's going on. I'm a singer, so I sing with my whole body which includes my head. So, is there a doctor in the house?
posted by InterestedInKnowing
on Oct 27, 2010 -
11 answers
I'm in the Bay Area, supposed to fly to New York tomorrow morning. For the past few days I've had moderately crappy sinus congestion. What can I do to make the flight as comfortable as possible?
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posted by telegraph
on Sep 24, 2010 -
24 answers
Every once in a while, I go through a few days of persistent wooziness in the evening. Is anyone familiar with these symptoms?
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posted by Kutsuwamushi
on Aug 25, 2010 -
13 answers
I need to pay for my new house and anticipated Reno's. Canada's lending laws put a limit on the minimum down payment I need without penalty,
and the minimum I can take from my retirement savings without penalty. The two limits don't mesh for me! Help me decide the best way to patch together the money.
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posted by Popular Ethics
on Jun 6, 2010 -
18 answers
Help, I'm in the middle of a nine hour migraine and need some drugless therapies. Meditation? Breathing exercise? Advil and Tylenol aren't helping.
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posted by Miss Mitz
on May 16, 2010 -
32 answers
i get a headache while climbing stairs,especially if i climb fast and more than one floor. The headache goes away in a few minutes. i am 22. should i see a doctor, or is it no big deal. this started about a year ago.
posted by niyati182
on Mar 10, 2010 -
11 answers
I just bought a second hand Peugeot 407. It's a lovely car but I think the windscreen is giving me a headache...
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posted by twine42
on Feb 16, 2010 -
3 answers
[MedicalFilter] My dad frequently gets a weird pain in his head when he coughs. He has seen several doctors already. I recall reading something about this possibly being jaw-related but cannot remember specifics. Does this sound familiar? Can you help?
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posted by DarlingBri
on Jan 29, 2010 -
5 answers
Am I going blind? All of a sudden I have a large blindspot at about 4 o clock in my field of vision. I also have a terrible headache, both of which developed today.
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posted by wild like kudzu
on Dec 22, 2009 -
40 answers
