Headache and need relief

[Scared1234]

Hi, all. I’m starting a new thread so I don’t take over anyone else’s. I was going ally cleared of the issue I was having that made me think I could have breast cancer (dr felt a dense area and it turned out to be a cyst). Last Friday, I felt a spot on my head that hurt, and since I still didn’t have answers about the original issue, I thought for sure cancer had spread. Because that’s what anxiety can do. I found out yesterday that I only have cysts, so I should be feeling relief. However, the headache is still there. Mainly one spot, one side of my head. I have take ibuprofen and Tylenol and it doesn’t completely take the pain away. I’ve taken Benadryl and Sudafed and it hasn’t eliminated the issue either. I went to the chiropractor and he said it could be an issue with a bone in my skull being out of place and he did one adjustment today. Said it could take 2-3 adjustments to fix. I am concerned bc apparently it’s not good of your headache pain doesn’t respond to painkillers. Why is this happening? Has it happened to anyone else? How could a tension headache last this long? I have also had some ear ringing along with the headaches. I don’t know about nausea bc it could be anxiety related too. Help! I feel like I will be laughed at if I already have another health issue to take to my dr, but I’m so worried about a tumor!

 

[Gooze17]

Hi, all. I’m starting a new thread so I don’t take over anyone else’s. I was going ally cleared of the issue I was having that made me think I could have breast cancer (dr felt a dense area and it turned out to be a cyst). Last Friday, I felt a spot on my head that hurt, and since I still didn’t have answers about the original issue, I thought for sure cancer had spread. Because that’s what anxiety can do. I found out yesterday that I only have cysts, so I should be feeling relief. However, the headache is still there. Mainly one spot, one side of my head. I have take ibuprofen and Tylenol and it doesn’t completely take the pain away. I’ve taken Benadryl and Sudafed and it hasn’t eliminated the issue either. I went to the chiropractor and he said it could be an issue with a bone in my skull being out of place and he did one adjustment today. Said it could take 2-3 adjustments to fix. I am concerned bc apparently it’s not good of your headache pain doesn’t respond to painkillers. Why is this happening? Has it happened to anyone else? How could a tension headache last this long? I have also had some ear ringing along with the headaches. I don’t know about nausea bc it could be anxiety related too. Help! I feel like I will be laughed at if I already have another health issue to take to my dr, but I’m so worried about a tumor!

I can’t remember how long I’ve had headaches, some have lasted days I’m sure. But I’ve had many that didn’t respond to otc pain meds, had that happen at the beginning of the week actually

 

[Scared1234]

I can’t remember how long I’ve had headaches, some have lasted days I’m sure. But I’ve had many that didn’t respond to otc pain meds, had that happen at the beginning of the week actually

I know someone once told me that of anxiety is causing the symptoms, sometimes OTC pain relievers don’t always work. But it’s hard to have the anxiety go away when you’re still having symptoms!

 

[Gooze17]

I know the feeling! And it just creates a cycle where you continually hype yourself up more and more causing more symptoms or more intense symptoms. It’s not fun at all

 

[Scared1234]

I know! Like I’ve had this head pressure all day. And now my eye is acting funny. It’s really stressing me out that it could be a tumor. But after going to my dr last week and being sent to imaging for another issue, I don’t feel like I should be song for another appt!

 

[Scared1234]

Do your headaches ever feel like pressure headaches? Mine started in one spot but are now all over. I don’t know if that’s how a tumor would present or not.

 

[Gooze17]

Do your headaches ever feel like pressure headaches? Mine started in one spot but are now all over. I don’t know if that’s how a tumor would present or not.

I think trying to google how a tumor presents is difficult. There are so many ways it can effect you based on size and location. It’s overwhelmingly likely you just have a headache or even a mild migraine. My headaches very from ice pick headaches to debilitating migraines. I know when I get tension headaches it’s all pressure, they usually start somewhat localized then spread around my head and feel like my brain is being squeezed. Sometimes I’ll get pressure but no pain in my cheekbones as well. Headaches are weird, and having anxiety over them always makes them worse and much scarier than they should be

 

[Phillies Phan]

As it seems to always be with HA,, the more you stress about a symptom the longer it stays. I have literally had headaches for a month, worrying each moment (after a few days) what it signified. It wasn’t until I got reassurance from my doctor that it magically went away. A few months ago I had head and neck pain for a few weeks. I only stressed about it a bit and it simply ran its course and one day it was gone.

If you think it might involve the neck muscles, which refer pain to the head, consider a professional massage.

 

[Scared1234]

As it seems to always be with HA,, the more you stress about a symptom the longer it stays. I have literally had headaches for a month, worrying each moment (after a few days) what it signified. It wasn’t until I got reassurance from my doctor that it magically went away. A few months ago I had head and neck pain for a few weeks. I only stressed about it a bit and it simply ran its course and one day it was gone.

If you think it might involve the neck muscles, which refer pain to the head, consider a professional massage.

I definitely can understand that. I kind of feel like its my bone in the head now. I feel slightly dizzy and I’m not sure if it’s because I’ve been thinking about it or if I really am! It’s so hard to know what’s real and what’s not. Did you just see a regular doctor? I worry about going to the doctor again, after just going for a different reason last week. I’m not sure if this is anxiety or something worse!

 

[Phillies Phan]

I definitely can understand that. I kind of feel like its my bone in the head now. I feel slightly dizzy and I’m not sure if it’s because I’ve been thinking about it or if I really am! It’s so hard to know what’s real and what’s not. Did you just see a regular doctor? I worry about going to the doctor again, after just going for a different reason last week. I’m not sure if this is anxiety or something worse!

Yes, just my regular doctor. She knows all too well about my HA so it’s no surprise to her when I switch from one fear to another in short order. I find it’s important that your GP understand about your anxiety, and hopefully is good with that, as some have no patience for HA patients

 

[Scared1234]

Yes, just my regular doctor. She knows all too well about my HA so it’s no surprise to her when I switch from one fear to another in short order. I find it’s important that your GP understand about your anxiety, and hopefully is good with that, as some have no patience for HA patients

Did she do any tests or just say you were fine? My doctor is great but so hard to get into. I do also go to a chiropractor when needed and I went on Thursday. He seems to think the anxiety caused an issue and that after 2-2 adjustments it should be fine. I trust him and he knows my anxiety. I can come right out and ask if I should be worried and I think he would be honest. I figure I can talk to him more on Monday. My issue is that I have a hard time “forgetting” about the head pains and the cycle just continues and then I worry about how if I don’t feel better after being adjusted, it must be a tumor! Someone said the head pains won’t go away until the anxiety goes away but it’s hard for that to go away when it’s all I think about. I keep reminding myself, it started when I was stressed. It is more than likely related to anxiety. But then the thought of “but what if it’s not anxiety” creeps in.

 

[Phillies Phan]

Did she do any tests or just say you were fine? My doctor is great but so hard to get into. I do also go to a chiropractor when needed and I went on Thursday. He seems to think the anxiety caused an issue and that after 2-2 adjustments it should be fine. I trust him and he knows my anxiety. I can come right out and ask if I should be worried and I think he would be honest. I figure I can talk to him more on Monday. My issue is that I have a hard time “forgetting” about the head pains and the cycle just continues and then I worry about how if I don’t feel better after being adjusted, it must be a tumor! Someone said the head pains won’t go away until the anxiety goes away but it’s hard for that to go away when it’s all I think about. I keep reminding myself, it started when I was stressed. It is more than likely related to anxiety. But then the thought of “but what if it’s not anxiety” creeps in.

Here is what I suggest, not because I think anything serious is wrong, but because it’s similar to what I have done when I’ve had BT fears..of which I’ve had many over the years.

See your doctor, or even a walk in and ask for a basic neuro exam. Takes under 5 minutes. You will no doubt pass that. Then go see an optometrist and get a dilated exam, if you haven’t had one in over say 6 months. They can see the optic nerve and other serious things if they exist. After you are told that the eye exam showed nothing of concern, then you’re good to go. You won’t need imaging..protocol would be no need with a clear neuro and dilated exam.

 

[Scared1234]

Here is what I suggest, not because I think anything serious is wrong, but because it’s similar to what I have done when I’ve had BT fears..of which I’ve had many over the years.

See your doctor, or even a walk in and ask for a basic neuro exam. Takes under 5 minutes. You will no doubt pass that. Then go see an optometrist and get a dilated exam, if you haven’t had one in over say 6 months. They can see the optic nerve and other serious things if they exist. After you are told that the eye exam showed nothing of concern, then you’re good to go. You won’t need imaging..protocol would be no need with a clear neuro and dilated exam.

It’s funny you say that about the eye doctor…I was just thinking my vision is getting fuzzy in the eye that I’ve had the pains. I had an eye exam over the summer, so I’m not sure if I could get another one yet, due to insurance. What if something shows up on the eye exam? Do they send you to a neuro? Does it have to be a dilated exam in order to see something bad?

 

[Scared1234]

It’s funny you say that about the eye doctor…I was just thinking my vision is getting fuzzy in the eye that I’ve had the pains. I had an eye exam over the summer, so I’m not sure if I could get another one yet, due to insurance. What if something shows up on the eye exam? Do they send you to a neuro? Does it have to be a dilated exam in order to see something bad?

I definitely think my vision of far away signs, etc is deteriorating. I wear contacts. I can still see up close fine. Wouldn’t a brain tumor affect vision, like reading far away signs?

 

[Scared1234]

I definitely think my vision of far away signs, etc is deteriorating. I wear contacts. I can still see up close fine. Wouldn’t a brain tumor affect vision, like reading far away signs?

Also…I was a passenger in a car tonight and within about 10 min, I got incredibly dizzy and nauseous, to the point of me thinking I was going to throw up. I know it could just be motion sickness but I am too scared to see if that’s related to a brain tumor. Thoughts?

 

[Scared1234]

Also…I was a passenger in a car tonight and within about 10 min, I got incredibly dizzy and nauseous, to the point of me thinking I was going to throw up. I know it could just be motion sickness but I am too scared to see if that’s related to a brain tumor. Thoughts?

When waking up in the morning, I am feeling like my vision is off and that I’m a bit woozy and off balance. Kind of like jittery. Did that ever happen to you when you were worried about a brain tumor? I’d really like to wait u too after Christmas before I go see a doctor, as I don’t want to ruin Christmas for everyone. I have done a good job of hiding how worried I am for the last 3 weeks, but it’s definitely taken my joy of the holiday season with it. I just want to enjoy Christmas, but I can’t because I’m so worried. I thought after getting the all clear from my previous health scare, I’d be fine. But then the head pain and other issues started. I’d love to take your advice and go see an eye dr but I don’t think I want to hear bad news before Christmas.

 

[Iugrad91]

Motion sickness combined with dizziness sounds more like an inner ear imbalance to me. Can be caused by something as simple as allergies or the small bones inside your ear shifting slightly, which can happen for no reason. My friend can’t do yoga because she gets very dizzy and feels sick when she bends over like in downward dog. It can happen suddenly and for benign reasons.

 

[Scared1234]

Motion sickness combined with dizziness sounds more like an inner ear imbalance to me. Can be caused by something as simple as allergies or the small bones inside your ear shifting slightly, which can happen for no reason. My friend can’t do yoga because she gets very dizzy and feels sick when she bends over like in downward dog. It can happen suddenly and for benign reasons.

My ears have felt like I have some pressure in them at times, and then it goes away. I’m not sure that’s the issue, with the combination of the head pain/headaches. If it wasn’t for the headaches, I’d definitely think that was a possibility. I’m also worried because my vision of seeing things far away is definitely worse. I feel like their are so many brain tumor signs, I can’t believe I wasted my time thinking it was something else for the past few weeks.

 

[Phillies Phan]

I think you are way over reacting. I look at things differently. Go spend the money, under $100 and get the eye exam. Why not allow yourself to enjoy the holidays rather than try to hide your fear? I’d think depending where you are you could even get an exam today. Yes, they need to dilate your eyes as that allows them to see much better. The optic nerve is actually a part of the brain. They can see swelling, color changes in the nerve and fluid build up which typically occur when there is a problem.

If an eye doc were to see a patient with any such issue, they would send them straight to the ER. Vision changes are normal as we age, be it distance, close up or both. Hardly a concern other than it might be time for a prescription change.

I will leave you with 2 of my favorite sayings that I try to live by:

- There’s nothing to it, but to do it
- We do these things not because they are easy, but because they are hard

One more thing. Anxiety can play a huge role in vision issues. Go to Google and search anxietycentre, vision and the name Folk who is the site creator. You’ll see what I mean.

Bob

 

[Scared1234]

I think you are way over reacting. I look at things differently. Go spend the money, under $100 and get the eye exam. Why not allow yourself to enjoy the holidays rather than try to hide your fear? I’d think depending where you are you could even get an exam today. Yes, they need to dilate your eyes as that allows them to see much better. The optic nerve is actually a part of the brain. They can see swelling, color changes in the nerve and fluid build up which typically occur when there is a problem.

If an eye doc were to see a patient with any such issue, they would send them straight to the ER. Vision changes are normal as we age, be it distance, close up or both. Hardly a concern other than it might be time for a prescription change.

I will leave you with 2 of my favorite sayings that I try to live by:

- There’s nothing to it, but to do it
- We do these things not because they are easy, but because they are hard

One more thing. Anxiety can play a huge role in vision issues. Go to Google and search anxietycentre, vision and the name Folk who is the site creator. You’ll see what I mean.

Bob

I wish and hope it is just an over reaction. I guess time will tell. I took some sinus pressure meds this morning and it has helped some. Not completely, but some. I could go to a walk in clinic today and see what they say, but I can’t get an appt with an eye doctor until the 23rd. At that point, I might as well wait until after Christmas. Thanks for all the tips.