Severe headaches, back of head...never go away?

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I have had severe headaches in the back of my head since March 2nd. They are not considered migraines by doctors. I have seen an immunologist, 2 neurologists, an allergist, a rheumatologist a chiropractor, plenty of ER doctors, an optometrist, and opthalmologist, a neurosurgeon and countless other doctors. Pain medications like Vicodin and codeine do not affect it. I have had a CT scan and 2 MRIs, all of which were normal (I have considered Chiari malformation, but my MRI/radiation tech doesn't see it in my film. I have had many blood tests, all returning normal(negative). I wore a neckbrace and took muscle relaxants for a week on the demand on my neurosurgeon. I have also had an angiogram to rule out artery damage. My mom wants be to try Botox injections, but they aren't proven so I'm not sure. Any suggestions for help?

Answer 1

Actually Botox has been used successfully in headache management for years. But forget what your mum thinks. What have the doctors told you.

You have ruled out significant organic issues related to these headaches with all of your consults. They have also told you that they are not migrainous in nature. However, a large number of migraines are misdiagnosed. You did not mention whether anyone had beformed a lumbar puncture for spinal fluid analysis.

Otherwise...

Headaches are complex problems and there is no easy solution.

It is best to find out the source/cause of your recurrent or chronic headaches.

Avoid bright lights and prolonged computer use.

If you are having recurrent or chronic headaches you need to see a health care provider specializing in headache management. They can pick the proper abortive medication for the acute headache and possibly prescribe a preventive medication if your headaches are too frequent.

If you feel you need to see a headache doctor, go to the following site prior to your visit:

www.headaches.org

In the consumer area, see the educational resources tab.

Print and fill out the headache diary as shown.

See the How to talk to your headache doctor page.

I also recommend the pages on analgesic rebound, and diet.

Do not take Imitrex of any one else’s migraine medication without a health care provider’s approval.

I have seen patients with severe hypertensive crisis bordering stroke and cardiac problems due to taking a medication which was inappropriate for them. Also there are some types of migraine which are not recommended for the new migraine wonder drugs, ie. Hemiplegic and basilar artery migraines.

There are many non medication methods which are beneficial also, such as biofeedback, and acupuncture.

Seek the assistance of your primary care clinic in obtaining a referral to a specialist in headaches.

I will tell you that short acting narcotics like vicodin and tylenol with codeine have no role in the management of headaches. They are not effective and usually cause analgesic rebound.

There also needs to be a consideration of a possible psychogenic trigger to these headaches.

As a fellow headache sufferer, I wish you the best.

Go to a dark quiet place and try to relax. If the drugs aren't helping anyway, it's the best you got for now.

IF you can't get any help there are several headache clinics around the country. The most notable is probably the Diamond Clinic.

http://www.diamondheadache.com/

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JUST AN ADDED NOTE Kellycolman20 has been on mutliple sites apparently selling joint advance

it is not an herbal preparation, it is made from shrimp and shark, with some vitamin C and the herbs ginger and white willow bark however, these two herbs are essentially just aspirin.

Glucosamine and Chondroitin are very good products and anyones preparation of these is fine. It WILL NOT HELP a headache except for the small amount of aspirin effect it provides.

Answer 2

There is no medicine for H/A OR MIGRAINE. Not only these but for almost all painful diseases. Hence they become chronic.
Acidity, excessive wind, cold , heat, sour food and sinusitis, constipation, intestinal inflammation;
Blockage in the flow of Vital Energy are their causes. None of them can be treated with medicine. Our 100% success in treating migraine &H/A confirms it.
Acupuncture is the best treatment. I can treat it with naturopathy and YOG, but how can you manage pl see.
Avoid late sleeping if possible;spicy, sour, stale bakery foods and alcohole.
Sweet foods, COCOANUT WATER,sweet fruits, milk, rice, SPROUTS, SALADS and good sleep will help you.
But you try one herbal remedy- two drops of drumstick leaves' juice in opposite nostril if one side pains and both nostrils if full H/A will give you rescue. Betel leaf helps but it isvery strong.
If it is acute pl search a painful point 3-6 mm behind your thumb nail and press it, H/A will disappear within 30 seconds.

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