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Quiz: What's Your Headache Telling You?

Aside from telling you that it's time to reach for the painkiller, what's your headache really telling you?

Take our quiz to find out what all those annoying aches and pains could really mean. Is it just a little PMS or is it something more serious? Can you cope on your own or should you see a doctor? Find out here...


1: You generally feel a headache coming on when…
a) You’re super stressed and busy.
b) You stop taking your regular painkillers.
c) Your period is near.
d) Anytime! There’s no telling when one will pop up.


2: Tick the box that describes the pain you feel best:
a) You feel pressure or tension in your head, as well as your shoulders, neck or back.
b) It starts off dull and then gradually worsens throughout the day.
c) You have a nagging pain in your head accompanied by bloating and cramps.
d) Sever throbbing in your head. It’s utter pain.


3: How often do you feel this pain?
a) Regularly, it usually comes when you are anxious.
b) Whenever you stop taking your daily dose of painkillers.
c) Generally once a month, for a few days.
d) There’s no telling – they come up randomly but definitely regularly.


4: When you feel this pain, what helps you feel better?
a) Massages and hot water bottles to relax your muscles.
b) A quick fix of your fav painkiller, instant satisfaction.
c) It doesn’t take too much, it can be as simple as lying down and relaxing.
d) Not much. The pain is absolutely unbearable and once it sets in, doesn’t budge no matter what, but you find lying in a dark, silent room can help.


5: What are you most likely to do to prevent a headache from occurring?
a) Try to remain clam and stress-free.
b) Take one of your trusty painkillers.
c) Load up on natural supplements such as a Woman’s Multi.
d) Visit a doctor for some serious help.


6: How serious do you think your headaches are?
a) They are annoying but generally manageable.
b) They worry you a little because they always come on when you are trying to wean yourself off painkillers or medication.
c) Not very serious. They don’t come up often and you’ve noticed that you can control them easily.
d) Very serious, the pain is excruciating.

Last updated: 18/08/2008

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