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Are these symtoms typical?

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sarah95835
sarah95835

Hi there, I'm hoping someone can please help. I started with aches and stabbing pains in my head a month ago along with neck and back ache and muscle tightness. I went to my gp who ordered blood tests which came back normal. I was told to rest and take pain killers which I did. Two weeks later the pains went for 4 days and then came back along with a feeling of congestion and pain above my upper teeth and fatigue. I gave it another 10 days and went to my gp again and was diagnosed with a sinus infection and was given antibiotics. I would just like some clarification whether stabbing head pains above temples and back of head along with squeezing sensations are typical of a sinus infection as online NHS and health pages say otherwise. I also have tight neck muscles and back ache. I'm 23years old and otherwise healthy. I am very worried that these aches and pains may be down to something else and feel that the doctor may just be guessing at a sinus infection as my other symptoms don't fit anything typical. Thank you in advance.

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  • charlotte85757
    charlotte85757 sarah95835

    Posted

    Hi,

    I had stabbing pains all over my head-top, back, behind ears. The Dr said it was sinus infection (my nose and forehead hurt too) and because blood vessels etc were swollen, they pressed on nerves etc This went on for a few months then just got better very slowly. I guess he was right, hang in there x

    • sarah95835
      sarah95835 charlotte85757

      Posted

      Thank you so much for your reply. I'm usually very healthy so these pains have really worried/scared me. I'm also experiencing back, neck and chest ache though I guess this could be viral also? X

  • charlotte85757
    charlotte85757 sarah95835

    Posted

    I know, I was very frightened too. The Dr seemed very laid back about it all and I was stressed to death! Hope you feel better soon, it does time time x
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