Hi friends, First of all it is refreshing to know that I'm not alone and there are others sadly feeling what I'm feeling. It sound sad to say but weirdly it feels good to know I'm not alone in this. Also, reading that some of you have gotten better also give me hope. I will start by saying this year has not been that great for me or the entire world. I moved to a new city for work by myself and it hasn't been easy dealing with loneliness. I thought I would do fine but no, I miss my friends and family greatly. Among many medical issues I've had this year are Tension headaches. I don't really feel pain. It's mostly pressure I feel on my temples, forehead and nose bridge between my eyes. These symptoms sometimes last up to 2 weeks. Overall when I have these symptoms I feel off. I don't really know how to describe how my vision is affected i guess the only word that better describes it to me is DELAYED.I was worried so I had a CT scan of my head earlier this year and the results were normal. After reading a few post here I found it super interesting that many of you also have neck and upper back pain. I've been dealing with neck and upper back pain this year. I feel pain every morning I wake up. My shoulders are in pain and my collarbone where it connects to my shoulder is super tight every day. I have noticed that my symptoms are more severe when my neck and upper back have a flare up. I also find my hands to be clumsy when I have a flare up. I'm currently dealing with a tension headache. It came back about a week ago.It's not as bad as it was when it came back but it's still lingering.I'm also dealing with stress and anxiety, I'm currently talking to a therapist. I'm not under any medication. I told my therapist I felt like I wanted to deal with my stress a more natural way with meditation and exercise. Have any of you guys dealt with something like this? Might the root of my headaches be my neck and upper back pain? If so how did you find relief? I feel like the symptoms are worst this time around and I easily tend to think the worst right away. I did have the CT head scan earlier this year and that gives me some peace of mind but it's hard to stay positive when they headaches keep coming back. thanks for your time
same here… mine have been on n off for over 2 years . sometimes they go away for months. And some are more like sharp pains. makes my anxiety worse. i had a ct scan a year or so ago also. hope u feel better
Hi tamiel68821,
Thanks for replying I hope you have a wonderful holiday. Sorry to hear you also deal with this issue. Are you also dealing with neck and upper back pain? Is there anything you do to try and relieve the symptoms with success? I would greatly appreciate any recommendations.
Thanks,
-Alfredo
sorry for the delay, our christmas was beautiful!! and yes my neck is crazy sore every time i get these pains, back lately too. i thank the lord i still sleep fine. some days i have a couple regular headaches. other days i feel like i have 100 little headaches that last a few seconds. i have a video conference again in the morning with my doctor. im gonna ask about getting a shot in the neck., ttyl
i take 2 tylenol and also hot shower with head on massage
I was offered a shot a few months ago but chose to try massages, acupuncture and cupping before I went the injection route. Those 3 helped out for a bit but did not get rid of my tension headaches and neck & back massage completely. I was getting these done regularly once a week but then stopped for 2 months due to the pandemic getting worst the past couple of months. I still want to talk to a neurologist to rule other issues out. Thanks for the recommendations . Please let me know if you do end up having the shots. Thank you so much for listening and taking the time to reply, it means so much to me.
thankyou alfredo, it means a lot to me too, helps to talk to someone with same issues. ive been dealing with this over 2 years or do but seams worse lately, keep in touch
my doc wants me to try the muscle relaxers he gave me last year,lol. they make me sleepy. had headaches again today.
That’s frustrating to hear. Sometime it feels like they only suggest short term solutions and not a permanent solution. I had muscles relaxants earlier this year for my back pain and they also made me sleepy lol. I had an upper neck and back massage on Monday and I felt great right after. I might start getting massages weekly again. I also have a headache today too :/… well not really headache more like pressure on the sides of me head right in front of my ears. I want to wish you a happy new year and hope we are able to find a solution for our problem this new year. Please stay in touch.
same here !! and my head feels sensitive, even a beenie feels like its making pressure. I would think muscle are just tender. Mine goes away after a couple months or so, but this time they are worse. either a couple longer tension type headaches or like 50 ten second headaches a day. i thank the lord they are bearable though. And I sleep just fine, only notice pains if im awake just laying there. My pain is mostly sides and left side more than right, rarely by my eyes. Top left.
Hi Tamiel,
I sleep fine well it’s just I always wake up with neck and upper back pain. Have you brought up you neck pain to your Dr as possible causes of your tension headaches? I’ve done a lot of googling, maybe too much 
, and I’ve found that many people with similar symptoms like ours usually also suffer of neck and upper back pain. Did you also buy a bunch of different pillows like I did trying to find one that doesn’t give me morning neck pain lol? I’m getting another massage today to relieve some tightness in my neck.
yes, my kids got me fancy pillows for christmas! My doctor knows about my neck pain from past issues. my last massage messed up my shoulder, trying to get rid of head pain. over a year ago. if i look up to the right a sharp pain shoots from my shoulder blade to my arm. im gonna call for an appt monday to tell my doctor the muscle relaxers not working. Hopefully he does something, if not i may get 2nd opinion
Hi Tamiel,
Hope you are doing better. Is there a pillow that has helped your neck pain? Any that you will recommend??? I’ve tried a couple myself. Did you end up getting a 2nd opinion? I went too see a neurologist. She recommended a bunch of tests and a brain MRI. I just had my MRI yesterday. I’m getting a TDC test (transcranial doppler ultrasound), an EEG brain wave recording, a BAER test (brainstem auditory evoked response), a VNG test(videonystagmography). So many tests . The Dr also asked if I had neck pain before i brought it up. I hope the Dr is able to find what’s causing my symptoms and hopefully it’s nothing serious.
no luck, im doing physical theropy. i wish i could get just any test! i only had catscan. im gonna call another doctor on tuesday. my doctor wont refer me to nuerologist im sure. keep me posted, good luck
i got a neck xray and it showed DJD . i guess like arthritis and mis aligned, will talk to doctor soon
I’m glad you are getting close to a diagnosis. That’s the same thing my neurologist told me it might be. She said my MRI showed slight arthritis in my neck. I had my TCD test today and I have 3 other tests tomorrow. Is physical therapy working for you?
hi alfredo, i was hoping you would reply! physical theropy seams to help some. my xray was ordered by 2nd doctor. now i want my regular doctor to see these results, the only thing that confuses me is why does it come n go for 2 years if its DJD. I hope your tests go well buddy, keep me posted, i usually look on here once a day. God bless and remember prayer works too!!!
Hi Tamiel,
I’m so glad to hear PT is helping. Hopefully with more therapy you’ll be able to finally overcome these symptoms. Seeking a 2nd opinion was a great idea. I had my final 3 tests this morning and I have my follow appointment next Tuesday. I’m hoping for the best. I also try to hop on here at least once a day. Thanks! and yes prayer definitely helps.
right on, my reg doctor isnt worried but the other doctor wants an mri so ill do that and go from there. have a good weekend bud
MRI of your head or neck?