Hi npalmer2,

We really want to help, but are unable to tell you if you are just "stressed" because it cannot be answered online. Questions like these can only be provided by a doctor who can review your medical and your family's medical history, discuss your symptoms, and conduct a complete exam in person.

What I can do is give you some information about Migraine and headaches? Any head pain that lasts that long should be looked at by a doctor. I can tell you that stress does make us more susceptible to our triggers. Let's say you've had a horrible day at work, stay up late, eat a lot of chocolate(if these are Migraine triggers for you) and your son brings a fresh cold home from school. These things are the triggers, Migraine is the diease - body under lots of triggers, and a fresh cold - watch out!! We have more information on this on our Migraine trigger page.

Call your doctor, then let us know how it goes, ok?

Nancy