Please help if you can!

[Reneepato]

I have been having double vision and pressure in my head and it makes me feel nauseas. it has been going on for about12 years off and on it seems though it had subsided for a few years but now they are happening again and more frequent than ever.oh and it usually last up to 20 minutes i was just wondering what it might be related to .and if i should go to my doctors asap? please help if you can.Renee

[AM1995]

My son had some similar symptoms - years of pressure headaches that would last for brief periods.  Then he started having double vision  and his one eye started wandering.  We found out that he has hydrocephalus.  He had surgery to correct it and has been fine since then.  I would suggest you go to your doctor.  If your vision is being effected, there could be something pressing on your optic nerve...
I'm not a doctor, but I hope this was helpful.

[Dr Santos]

Hi Renee,
How are you? Double vision or diplopia warrants further evaluation by your eye doctor.  Some causes of diplopia include cornea or lens problems in the eye, weak eye muscle, or nerve problems. Brain conditions like strokes, aneurysms, increased pressure inside the brain from trauma, bleeding, or infection and even migraine headaches should also be ruled out. Migraine headaches usually present with one-sided throbbing headache with nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound. Rest, ice pack, avoidance of headache triggers and prescription medications may help provide relief. Check with your doctor for proper evaluation. Take care and do keep us posted.