Can herniated (ruptured) cervical disks cause migraine headaches?

Question

Please do not answer yes or no. I would like a reference if you don't have first hand knowledge of this. Thank you.

Yes, the disks are in my neck. I should have said that instead of cervical I suppose. The disks are c5 an c6

Answer 1

yes they can cause headaches or dizziness,because the disc can sometimes be pinching on a nerve, by the different ways you move.

Answer 2

I would say that indeed this can cause headaches, but I would venture to say not a true migraine. Have you a history of migraines? Remember the cause of migraines has always been disputed, some say it is an imbalance in the chemistry of the brain, some say a vascular headache, some say it is hormonal. A migraine is a one sided headache, the discs may be a trigger but I do not believe a cause.

Answer 3

Where do you have a herniated disc? If it's in your neck it can certainly cause migraines. I had two of them in my neck when I had whiplash and one in my lumbar spine. Very painful!

Answer 4

I think that sometimes it could be the environment. However most of the time I think it is due to factors such as stress, tention, anxiety, overthinking, tiredness not enough rest etc. Sometimes it could also be a health problem, something to do either with your eyesight or brains.

Answer 5

yes