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Headaches and pins and needles in neck-please help

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denise49814
denise49814

I woke up in August 2013 with a severe headache-like a sharp knife going through the top of my head with pain mainly on the left hand side. Went to the doctor straight away-diagnosed cluster headache and gave me painkillers. Since then I have been back to the doctor on countless occassions(completly loosing faith in him)-have been given more pain killers and anti-depressants(which I took reluctantly as I really don't feel depressed).

Since then I have tried deep tissue massage, other types of massage, accupuncture, chinese herbal remedies, herbal medicines-you name it, i've tried it. I have also had an MRI/MRV scan and a full set of blood tests which came back clear.

I am very worried about the amount of painkillers/tablets I have taken even though none of them took the pain away completely.

I have had this pain almost constantly for over a year now-the only way I can describe it is pain on left side starting at shoulder blade and shooting up left hand side-it feels like the sensation you get after you get bad pins and needles and the blood starts to flow back but it is much more painful than that. I am really worn out with this-the only relief I get is when I lie down-the moment I put my foot to the floor in the morning I can feel it coming back. It is also relieved slightly if I apply a hot water bottle against it.

Any advise most welcome as I am at my wits end!!!

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  • pauline87
    pauline87 denise49814

    Posted

    Could the pain be from your neck I have severe cervical spondylitis and I get pain in my shoulder and the back and top of my head could be nerve pain that you are experiencing. I also have been taking painkillers for a good while and it worries me a lot. 
    • denise49814
      denise49814 pauline87

      Posted

      Thanks for taking the time to read my post Pauline. I have taken painkillers for so long that I don't think they are really working anymore as I have built up a resistance to them. Also worried about effects of taking tablets for so long.

      Completely despair with my doctor who is just fobbing me off saying I am stressed and that it relates back to my mother dying 8 years ago!!!! My pain is isolated to the left hand side from my shoulder blade-up the back of my head on left hand side and into the top of my head-I also get pain down my nostril. Really exhausted and frustrated with it.

  • Winnie143
    Winnie143 denise49814

    Posted

    Sorry I am late in replying Denise, mails up creek. All went in junk !!!

    Could it be a nerve ?  your pain.

    I hope Doc comes to a conclusion on what it s for your sake.

    I have real bad back afer having an SAH/Bleed in brain. 

    See Doc and tell them pills subdue the pain but the problems still there.  Grrr Docs. I don't know.

    Wish you well soon

    Win xx

     

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