What should you know about POTS headache?

Some people notice head pressure, throbbing or difficulty concentrating with upright intolerance. Heat, missed meals, poor sleep and dehydration may intensify symptoms. Headache is common across many conditions, including Common Cold, COVID-19, Allergic Rhinitis, Chronic Sinusitis, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Heat Exhaustion and Dengue Fever, so the timing and associated symptoms matter.

Tell a clinician whether pain changes with posture, coughing, movement or light, and whether fever, congestion, vomiting, visual symptoms or neck stiffness are present. A review can separate a recurring pattern from a headache needing a different pathway.

Rest in a cool, quiet place and sit or lie down if upright symptoms are building. Drink fluids according to your medical advice, eat regular meals, and record the pain's onset, location, character, posture and associated symptoms. Use only headache medicines that are suitable for you and follow the label or prescriber directions.

Seek emergency help for a sudden explosive headache, new weakness or numbness, trouble speaking, confusion, seizure, fainting, severe eye symptoms, high fever with stiff neck, or repeated vomiting. Arrange review for a new recurring headache, a clear change in pattern, or pain that is steadily worsening.

Ask whether your headache pattern is consistent with upright intolerance, how to manage heat and fluids safely, and whether your medicines could contribute. Ask which warning signs should change your action plan.