headaches to sezures

[morrigaine]

I have been having headaches for about 3 months, well i always had headaches before but not as many and not as bad as these. They start in the back of the head at the base of the neck and head and work there way forward till they have reached every inch of my head, there is also pain in my jaw and face and around my eyes sockets. But just recently I awoke in the middle of the night and my wife was shaking me screaming. She said that she woke up because I was jerking and shaking and wanted to see if I was ok. She tried to wake me I was unresponsive, my eyes were rolled back in my head and my jaw was locked I was not breathing and my body was shaking uncontrolably. She said this lasted for a about 2-3 min. and she was about to call the ambulance when I awoke suddenly. My mouth was so dry I could not breath and my body was soar all over, it felt as if every muscle in my body had been stretched as far is it could be. I was dizzy and had blurred vision. I could not move for at least half an hour. Sense this night I have had more frequent headaches and have felt weak dizzy and soar most of the day its beginning to effect my everyday work. I have also had two more episodes like the first. My back hurts and feels like my spin is on fire. Is this all being caused from the headaches or is something else the matter, is it epolepsy or just something new happening how seriouse should I take this is it going to effect my job and my family? I am constantly worried and dont know what to do next my dr is allready ordering tests and has taken blood work. What do I do next?

[Dr_Aparna]

Hi,
The pain from a headache does not start from inside the brain. (The brain itself can not feel pain.) Instead, headache pain begins in one or more of the following locations:
The tissues covering the brain
The structures at the base of the brain
Muscles and blood vessels around the scalp, face, and neck.
Primary Headache. A headache is considered primary when a disease or other medical condition does not cause it.
Tension and neurovascular types are the most common.
Secondary Headache. Secondary headaches are caused by other medical conditions, such as sinusitis, neck injuries or abnormalities, and stroke.
ref:http://adam.about.com/reports/Migraine-headaches.htm
Wait for the test results to get in and then you could think of consulting a neurologist for a second opinion.
It is difficult to comment any further on the issue.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[jkgirl221]

Topamax is a medication that is debated out there for seizures/migraines/etc.  Some people like it, some people hate it.  I've started taking it.  I've noticed right away that I haven't had the really bad migraines that I was having three times a week.  That's something to say.  I'm still have headaches/mini migraines but they tend to be easy enough to banish with one or two Excedrin Migraine tablets.  I'm still in the way early stages of taking this so I have no idea if I really like this medicine or not.  Again, this is something you have to explore with a neurologist.  Might not be the route for you.  CAT scan/MRI would be good to get checked for blood clots, tumors, etc. and have them check your neuro reactions.  Again, some people tolerate different medications.  

[jml1986]

It sounds to me like you are having sezures. I would see a neurologist. Most sezures are controlled by medication.

[morrigaine]

Thanks I am in the Navy so medical stuff becomes more and more complicated my corpsman thinks I am ******* with him. But I spend all day at work I sweat constantly and can be in a cold place and feel like I am standing in the hot sun. I am weak and its starting to effect my work. He put a referal to see a medical dr and see if he gets any better results. I have been tested before for epolepsy but the tests all came back fine and they have no cause for me to be having any kind of sezures but it looks like I am thanks for your info i will try all I can with work, if you have any other information you can give please send it to me

thanks Morrigaine

[jkgirl221]

See a neuro.  I've never had something quite that serious but I can very distantly relate.  I had stroke symptoms with my migraines where I would lose speech, right arm would go numb, and the whole right side of my face would paralyze.  They say it's caused by migraines.  Yours sounds alot more severe than that obviously.  Maybe it's time for an MRI or some new medicine.  Of course I would discuss this with my boss.  Migraines are a real disease.  I absolutely hate going home with migraines but if it's a bad one, my boss kicks me out.  Same as when I am at the fire department.  If they know I am having a bad day, they "ground" me so I can't do anything.  I would definitely get everything checked and don't be afraid to get a referral to a neurologist.  Honestly, I have gone through so many general doctors that I have lost faith in medicine.  They are general doctors.  That's their job.  Just like a neurogolist's job is to figure out your brain or even check your sleep pattern.  Might even be something in that.  Don't hesitate to ask for the referral though especially for the insurance reasons.