So I've been really stressed about this situation. I'm only 16 and I have been experiencing scalp tenderness/pain on the right side of my head and its been there for over a year. It all started after a headache on the right side of my head, the headache is gone its just the tightness/tenderness. I have been to my GP, however they brush it off and think I'm overacting so my parents don't worry about my scalp too. Not only is it scalp pain but I get tenderness along my right cheek, base of my skull, right back and shoulders. I just want relief and answers because I'm always thinking about the worse and school is already stressful enough. Some days this pain isn't so bad and some days it gets worse. Please help me out!! I'm so scared its something bad like temporal arteritis :(
hi Lena, this is anxiety related and it does get better, eventhough it doesn’t seem or feel like it. Its different for each one but we get phantom pains and we take it over the top but imagining the worst case scenario. it’s more than 5 years going on and I’m also just starting to get the hang of it. try and calm yourself, “easier said than done” but it takes a while for it to subside. I just think of a safe place and try to put my mind there. this group here to support you and know that everyone here is going through there own struggles. big hugs
It’s time to get another doctor’s opinion or go to a hospital E/R where they can give you a more thorough exam.