Sharp, instant head pains, High Rheumatoid Factor. No Answers.

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Hey everybody. So for about eight months I have been having these significantly sharp and intense head pains which feel like a popping followed by an instant sharp pain, located between my ears, and back of the head.

This morning I woke up with what may be called a pressure headache, which is only produced when I cough, or bend over.

I have had a CAT scan, and been to the doctors who have sent me to an ear specialist which showed nothing, and I am awaiting an appointment with a neurologist

I have tried a chiropractor, having gone four times, but it only made the area he worked on sore a few months later, not lessening my pangs.

I had a major spike in my Rheumatoid Factor which can happen to any healthy person, and will follow up in three months to determine whether or not to see a specialist for more testing.

I am getting pretty sick of feeling fatigued all of the time, and while I drink nearly every day, I only usually have two, if that. Because of the headaches and fatigue I've gone without drinking for a few weeks and nothing has changed.

One doctor recommended I take a very specific vitamin B, which I do.

I have anxiety, and vesovegal with needles and heart palpitations, and am only 22 years old! Help.

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  • Posted

    Which B vitamin do you take?
    • Posted

      So have you also been prescribed high (ish) dosage folic acid? I was prescribed folic acid at the same time, whilst getting monthly B12 shots. Apparently they're given together, as B12 won't work properly without folic acid. (Or, possibly it's the other way around?!), either way, you need both.

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