13 year old suffering headaches daily

[Troberts1983]

My daughter is 13 years old and has been suffering with a terrible headache for about 2 weeks this time. She has had bouts of headaches off and on for 1 1/2 years. About 2 years ago, she was hit in the head with the handle bar of a bicycle, resulting in 12 staples in her head. They did not do a ct on her but said that she didn't suffer from a concussion. Her pediatrician has said that she can suffer from side effects for a year or so. Is this true? She is having a lot of pain and pressure in the area of the scarring. I am really starting to get worried. I cannot get a doctor to do any scans to check her out. Am I just an overworring mom or is there something to this?

[sarahsenior09]

I have the same problem. I am only 17, i went to the neurologist and he  suggested topamax, i have not had a single headache since!  Topamax is wonderful and has no side effects that could effect younger people such as myself or your daughter.  I would highly reccomend asking your doctor about starting this medication asap!!!

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi

I suggest that your daughter have a follow up consult with her neurologist. A history of head trauma requires further evaluation for any recurrent headaches or any neurologic symptoms for that matter.

When she hit her head, did she lose consciousness?

Were there any behavioural changes after the trauma eg memory loss, irritability, poor performance in class?

[emtd65]

Take her to a neurologist. It is hard to believe that she had 12 stitches and did not have concussion. Also for a doctor to say she can have problems later on would be an indication of a concussion. Find a respected neurologist who will see children.