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Hello ladies. I was just wondering if anyone has had neck issues? I have pressure on top of my head my upper neck seems a bit stiff sinus has been a bit off and im having balance issues. Has anyone had anything similar? I do have health anxiety and dont want to go down the rabbit hole of what ifs. Any suggestions?
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Finkyb renee61138
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Hi Renee,
I can kind of relate to this, been getting headaches, weird feeling /pressure in my head and a pain that comes and goes at the top of my neck/back of head, not stiffness though. I've been feeling off balance too, Initially it was thought to be sinusitis (as get pain here too on and off) but this was ruled out with a CT scan by ENT. The suggestion now is vestibular migraine. Whatever it is, it's awful and 'm convinced it's triggered by fluctuating hormones. I also had a head MRI which was normal thankfully.
Have to have balance testing soon and some new medication to try. Did try Amitriptyline but discontinued that due to side effects. Have two new medications to try but am afraid to start them as I always seem to react to medication! I have health anxiety due to my many symptoms, sometimes I can reason with myself and other times I'm convinced something serious is being missed due to other symptoms I have as well. Total nightmare but taking one day at a time.
Finkyb
renee61138 Finkyb
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Thanks for replying Finkyb. Im not really prone to migrains but on this roller coaster anything is possible. Ive been to ent who suggested a balance test so will be having that done. I do feel pressure in head also under eyes and bridge of my nose. My neck is not really stiff more tight. And i do have alot of crackling and popping in sinus. Im on day 3 of my cycle and all of a sudden i stopped bleeding which isnt normal so im wondering if that contributing to my headache pressure today. ugh its so frustrating.
Finkyb renee61138
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I have found using a saline nasal spray really helpful for sinus issues. You can buy this at most pharmacies. I've had classic migraines with aura in the past but what I feel now is different to that. You can also have silent migraine, so all the symptoms but no pain. It's so hard trying to figure it all out isn't it?! It seems likely that it could well be your hormones are contributing to head pressure. I always get it worse during that time but haven't figured out why. I would assume it's the drop in hormones. I've been having less days of bleeding also, some cycles have been very light as well, I had some spotting recently which is new for me. No matter the flow I get big clots (tmi, sorry). Have you noticed anything like this yourself? I do wonder if my progesterone is low but my estrogen is fluctuating all over the place.
Finkyb
renee61138 Finkyb
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Yes my cycles have been spreading out use to be 27 28 dats faithfully the last year im at 36 days bleed heavy for 2 then light spotting for 3. The drunk off balance feeling has me in over drive. I do have moderate neck pain it feels as though my right ear feels so full and my sinus us clogged on that side then it gets better then back again. I have been to gp who said it was allergies and went to ent other then some wax which was removed he said all good and if the sensation persisted to get a balance test. Also been to eye doc who said all was well. So I am at a loss. I dont have ringing or buzzing in ear alot of crackling from nose and throat area but its been happening on and off for a month. So im not really sure. But i was starting to think tumor ugh. Thats health anxiety for you.
Finkyb renee61138
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I will let you know how I get on with the balance testing and any other things I find helpful. It is quite debilitating and I truly empathise with you. Do try the saline nasal spray, it is natural so won't cause any side effects. May help the feeling in your sinuses and cleans the nose so protects against allergies. I get a really dry nose recently, to the point it bleeds and it feels so nice after a spray or two of this stuff. Have you noticed a pattern as to when you get the clogged feeling? May be keep a diary to see if you spot a pattern/link with your cycle. I get super dry and itchy ears and have noticed its always before a period. Feel free to message me any time.
Finkyb
leigh56365 renee61138
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Hello Renee I have a stiff neck and headache! i have been in pain for days! i also have health anxiety so I totally understand how our minds reel and make our symptoms worse
i am 57 and still having on and off periods! i have aches and pains close to when i would have a cycle not go mention a huge range of other menopausal symptoms Changing hormones affect every part of your body! try not to stress it only makes it worse. Hang in there and know you are not alone
toria_07298 renee61138
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its allergies, try a low histamine diet, never had allergies in my life until all this, now can barely breathe x