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How To Treat Headache?

My mother in law who lives with me is hav7ng unusual salt cravings, headaches in different parts of her head such as over her ear, very fatigued. Been going on a couple of weeks. She is 83, diabetic, and had head injury 3 years back.recently she was taken off insulin and put on one of the drugs they advertise on tv tht helps control sugar but I cant remember nameof it. Taken off by her diabetic doctor. Her head injury had knocked crystls that control balance loose but seems to be back to normal last 6 months or so unless she bends over sharply. Im sorry , it said free query, im on disability. Hve a good week anyway.
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Welcome on Healthcaremagic!

I read carefully your question and would explain that her symptoms do not seem to be related to the head trauma.
They could be caused by tension type headache or chronic degenerations of the cervical spine, as her symptoms are triggered by bending over.
I would also like to know the new drug she is taking for diabetes. Headaches are a common adverse effect of many drugs. If her headaches started after starting the new drug, switching to another drug for diabetes may be considered.
It is necessary also performing some tests:
- a cervical spine X ray study
- complete blood count for anemia
- blood electrolytes.
I would also recommend you to closely monitor her blood pressure values.
An antidepressant can help helpful to improve her situation.
You should discuss with her doctor on the above issues.

Wishing all the best, Dr. Aida
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How To Treat Headache?

Hello! Welcome on Healthcaremagic! I read carefully your question and would explain that her symptoms do not seem to be related to the head trauma. They could be caused by tension type headache or chronic degenerations of the cervical spine, as her symptoms are triggered by bending over. I would also like to know the new drug she is taking for diabetes. Headaches are a common adverse effect of many drugs. If her headaches started after starting the new drug, switching to another drug for diabetes may be considered. It is necessary also performing some tests: - a cervical spine X ray study - complete blood count for anemia - blood electrolytes. I would also recommend you to closely monitor her blood pressure values. An antidepressant can help helpful to improve her situation. You should discuss with her doctor on the above issues. Wishing all the best, Dr. Aida