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Yes it is a possibility. ‘Benign intracranial hypertension’ (BIH) or pseudotumor cerebri happens due to impaired CSF absorption. A generalized throbbing headache worst felt in the morning and last thing at night. This headache is generally relieved on standing (consistent with raised intracranial pressure). It is aggravated by straining, coughing or a change in position. Visual symptoms also accompany most of the times. Hypothyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, adrenal insufficiency are a few things I would recommend you get investigated for. These can precipitate BIH. A spinal tap is a must both to diagnose the condition and to treat it.
Back pain (if in cervical region can cause headache) worse when sitting or lying down and feels better with movement is usually caused by ankylosing spondylitis. This is a genetic condition. Medicines, physiotherapy, exercises and drugs to suppress immunity are the mainstay of treatment. A back pain that is worse on lying down or felt mainly on lying down can also be due to a tumor within the spinal cord. A neurological examination can pinpoint the site. A CT scan or a MRI will be surely required.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!
My mom has cervical spondylosis at C3-C4. she was diagnosed with it 5 yrs ago. she complains of migraine headaches particularly in premenstrual phase. from the last few days she is having throbbing headaches which worsen on lying down and are particularly in occipital region. moreover she also has raised cholestrol levels in blood. can u please let me know wat can b the cause of her recent headaches. is it Hypertension or associated symptom of cervical spondylosis n what test should i do for that? I shall be thankful.
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Sadaf Naveed