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Prolonged Headache

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RustyDaDog
RustyDaDog

So I went to the doctor two weeks ago now, I have had a headache for the past month. Pressure in my head, ears feel kind of clogged, eyes itch and I've been sneezing a good bit especially in the mornings.

Thing is my headache never goes away. It hasn't affected my sleep thankfully. I can function but I don't feel good. Things that I enjoy I don't feel like doing at the moment. I have done a little research on cervogenic headaches, and think this may be part of the issue as my neck is pretty stiff. I am thinking of going back to the doctor and requesting an MRI, though when I was there last he said nothing that I said indicated anything nuerological, one thing about it I am getting tired of dealing with it every day. He prescribed some fioricet, it seems to take the edge off but the headache and pressure are still there no matter what I do.

Anyone have any thoughts at all here?

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  • john44448
    john44448 RustyDaDog

    Posted

    Hello RustyDaDog

    I have the same symptoms, neck MRI won't show anything, I have done neck MRI, CT scan, they just say it's fine, I'm suffering from from this headache and neck pain over 10 years, I guess It's something related to nerves.

    I diagnosesd with vestibular problem, I don't remember the name exactly but that that what the doctor said and all I got is treatments that I have to tacke it for a long time.

  • ian25191
    ian25191 RustyDaDog

    Posted

    Please be careful of chiropractors. I saw one who promised he could rid me of this daily headache which I've had for 20 years and it made me worse and £ 500 poorer.

    These people are trying to treat something they know nothing about.

    My advice is to get referred to a neurologist who with some persuasion will refer you to a headache specialist.

    I am now seeing a Doctor whose first advice was to stop taking pain killers citeing medication overuse.

    It has taken several months off them but I am starting to feel better at last.

    so for you maybe try that first.

  • moon53540
    moon53540 RustyDaDog

    Posted

    have you had an allergy test? Since you got the headache, can you think of something that could give you an allergy?

    I am very sensitive to some artificial sweeteners, some people can get a headache from chocolate or cheese. Some people are affected by pollen and some pet hair. It could also be from a fragrance or cleaning chemical or a smoky environment.

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