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Relief from Coughing/sneezing and straining headache?

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Ken3313
Ken3313

Hi Everyone,

Quick history.

I have a Chiari 1, I have had various intensities of headaches since childhood.

I am 50 now. Had 4 concussions in my lifetime Since 2016 I have had a terrible time with anything that causes cerebral pressure to increase. Eg. coughing, sneezing, straining of any sort, sexual activity, exercise of any kind unless I am very careful to control the breathing and ensure I don't do anything to strain. I absolutely can not bend over to tie shoes without getting an instant headache. in fact, all these things cause instant headaches that can last for days but usually about 6 hours. I had Lyme disease summer of 2016 which was treated but also aligns perfectly with the onset of my current symptoms. They originally suspected meningitis, I had a spinal tap. Clear. It wasnt until a nurse found the bullseye on the back of my knee that Lyme became the issue. Neurosurgeon recommended against surgery. Currently Neurologist is trying different medications that I am confident will fail. So few of them know how to treat Chiari symptoms and almost always want to start on migraine treatment. So frustrating. Already looking for another Neurologist.

Has anyone else had these "coughing Headaches"? Have you found any relief of any kind?

Thank you in advance

Kenny

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  • leanne73120
    leanne73120 Ken3313

    Posted

    i get head aches when i cough or if im unwell the pressure from vomiting is unreal i really feel your pain i hate haven chiari

    • Ken3313
      Ken3313 leanne73120

      Posted

      Thank you for the reply. Does anything give you relief?

    • leanne73120
      leanne73120 Ken3313

      Posted

      sleep lol i alway have sumthing wrong its horrible but spose gota get on with it i hope u have better luck than me

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