Chronic Headache for a year and a half- need relief

[amyw1969]

I was in an MVA in June 2009.  I was hit from behind and pushed into another vehicle.  The car that hit me never hit their brakes and was estimated to be traveling 55 to 60 mph.  I have since suffered with terrible headaches.  I was diagnosed with multiple spinal fluid leaks.  I had a blood patch in January of this year and then another one in July.  After the one in July my head was still hurting in the back.  I was sent to a pain clinic that same day and had a nerve block administered.  The block lasted a month.  My head started hurting again and I went in for an RFL ablation of the occipital nerve.  This did NOT work!  I am looking for anything that I can do to alleviate this headache.  It is interfering with my everyday life.  Does anyone have any suggestions?

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
For transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, it is usually indicated for various conditions including neurogenic pain. According to literature, it generally provides initial relief of pain in 70-80% of patients, but false-negative response has also been observed. Other electrical modalities available are: percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, interferential current therapy, and acupuncture. Discuss these options with your doctor for proper management. Take care and best regards.

[amyw1969]

I have notified the doctor and am scheduled to go in to talk to him in two weeks.  I take Diamox to control my spinal fluid pressure.  There are no other meds that effect the headaches.  At the last procedure the doctor mentioned trying a nerve stimulator.  Has anyone had any success with this?

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
How are you? If the recent procedure did not work, inform your doctor about this. Aside  from medications, complementary and alternative medicine such as biofeedback therapy may also help provide relief. Take care and do keep us posted.