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frankie1998
frankie1998

Hi everyone ,

so i started with an ache in the right side of my neck about a week ago which then progressed in to a headache on and off, then about 4 days ago a headache started a tight sensation then sometimes throbbing in the back of my head, temples & forehead constant ibroprufen dont even take pain away. its not stopping me from doing my daily routines, but im just worried and thinking the worst, ive read google which obviously dosent help.

im 23 years old got two children 20 month & 4 month old and i never suffered with headaches before.

ive always suffered with anxiety i was on sertraline tablets for a year then cane of them, but since ive had children i suffer with health anxiety always thinking the worst.

im just hoping these headaches are to do with me worrying hopefully nothing serious.

has anhine else experinced anything like this?

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  • jan34534
    jan34534 frankie1998

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    ive the same thing happen. The right side of my neck can be very painful and tight at times and it would radiate up into my head causing a headache. I started working on reducing the tightness in my neck by applying a heating pad set an on low. actually it’s moist heat and it loosened up my neck. It really helped get rid of the headache but every time my neck gets tight I get the headache again.

    The vast majority of headaches are tension headaches due to stress and anxiety.

    i would say if they continue and nothing helps to get rid of them then just let your doctor know but there’s so many different non-serious reasons that people get headaches. yours could possibly be originating from your neck like mine is.

    I’m just saying if it continues, then have it checked out. also, stay off of Google for this type of thing. They failed to mention the most common reasons for headaches and always list the worst. It won’t pertain to your individual situation so it’s not worth reading about it.if you’re super anxious, just relax yourself with soothing meditations for anxiety on YouTube. It may even help reduce or get rid of your headache. Take care

  • sasical72
    sasical72 frankie1998

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    Yes Frankie, tension headaches coming from the neck are very common with anxiety

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