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Pressure headaches at back of head

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michelle46271
michelle46271

I have gone up to 100 mg from 50 mg of Sertraline to help my constant anxiety. I am suffering terrible pressure headaches which stop me doing things . Has anyone felt the same?

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  • kayla1865
    kayla1865 michelle46271

    Posted

    I have... What you do is, you take a really hot bath, & have at least, most of your body submerged in the water. It helps your muscles & nerves to relax.
    • michelle46271
      michelle46271 kayla1865

      Posted

      Oh Thankyou. I've never posted on here before. I tend to get this pressure everyday. It's horrible like a tight band. Yuck 😕
    • kayla1865
      kayla1865 michelle46271

      Posted

      That's actually the MAIN symptom I've always had trouble coping with when it comes along. It's also, one of the first few symptoms I feel when I'm about to have an anxiety attack. It'll stay, for a long time, too. I hope you feel better, hon.
    • michelle46271
      michelle46271 kayla1865

      Posted

      Yes it stays ages. Life is not easy when it could be if only these symptoms could be overcome. Do you take Sertraline?
    • kayla1865
      kayla1865 michelle46271

      Posted

      I do not take Sertaline, but I believe I have been taking Atarax for my anxiety. It is only temporary. I'm gonna follow-up with my therapist soon. But if Sertaline isn't helping you much already, & you're up to 100mg, I would suggest going to a different anxiety med. smile
    • AdamE
      AdamE michelle46271

      Posted

      Yep. Kayla is right. Maybe even get some magnesium too. Take it at night. It helps relax your muscles. smile
    • michelle46271
      michelle46271 kayla1865

      Posted

      50 mg did work when I went on them 3 years ago but had lots of issues recently so just started 100 mg 2 days ago
    • lightening1245
      lightening1245 AdamE

      Posted

      Magnesium is great and melatonin. Careful with the magnesium to much will give you the runs.
    • michaelall35712
      michaelall35712 kayla1865

      Posted

      His medications was upped.  It takes time for even an increase to build up our systems.  You could ride it out, but after at least 2 weeks no change.  May need to follow up with doctor. 
  • shewarrior
    shewarrior michelle46271

    Posted

    I also had the same pain yesterday today it is gone. Was the change in your medication suggested by your doctor? If it was ,then you need to trust your doctor and let the medication do its job. You know those meds have side effect sometimes ,but if the pain continues contact your doctor he might be able you give you more accurate answer.
  • michaelall35712
    michaelall35712 michelle46271

    Posted

    pressure headaches are very common for us anxiety sufferers.  I hope that the increase in dosage helps.  You could ask your doctor for clonzapam or some other anti anxiety med to assist with faster relief from anxiety.  If not try learning to meditate, especially a guided one that is guiding you to meditate.  With anxiety we tense up, and adrenaline is running through our bodies.  With some of the guided meditations teach to do muscle relaxation etc.  Wish  you the best.
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