How to Get Rid of Daily Headaches

Everyone gets headaches from time to time. However, some people deal with headaches on a daily basis, which can impact their quality of life. Several factors contribute to headaches, but you don't have to live with constant discomfort. There are different ways to relieve daily headaches. The key is pinpointing the cause, and treating the underlying condition.

Things You'll Need

• Pain medication

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Instructions

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  Get enough sleep. Conditions such as fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome can cause unusual tiredness, and sufferers often deal with daily headaches. To combat this problem, rest throughout the day and sleep at least eight hours a night.

• 2

  Limit your caffeine intake. If you drink several caffeinated beverages a day, and you deal with daily headaches, you may have a slight addiction. Limit your intake or eliminate these beverages from your diet.

• 3

  Stay away from irritants. Often, daily headaches are due to allergies from perfumes, shower gels, lotions and other scents. Take allergy medication and avoid irritants to stop headaches.

• 4

  Reduce stress. Stress can cause a variety of medical conditions. Daily headaches caused by stress are normally tension headaches. To ease discomfort, learn how to manage stress---take deep breaths, relax the eyes, exercise, get a massage or go for a walk.

• 5

  Apply a cold pack to the forehead. Wrap a cold pack in a towel, and place the towel on your forehead. Close your eyes and relax. Apply the pack for 10 to 15 minutes, and then remove for 10 to 15 minutes.

• 6

  Limit computer use. In some cases, daily headaches develop after staring into a computer monitor for several hours. Take periodic breaks and blink often to keep the eyes moist. This can reduce eyestrain-related headaches.

• 7

  Take OTC medication. Pain medications such as ibuprofen, aspirin and acetaminophen effectively relieve headaches. Take medication as directed.