Hi Shelley,
I have had similar sensations when I had occipital neuralgia last year. It started with some ice picks sensations then moved onto the shiver sensations which eventually resulted in a burning pain along my scalp from the back of my head to the top with radiating pain to my ear. I was given a short burst of Decadron and started on Trileptal.
I hope you can get some relief from this before Friday. Can your PCP prescribe something for you until then?
Sending well wishes,
Ren
hi there.. I know exactly how you feel... alot of the Neuro on rateyourmd. will get those answers, so dont take too much on that... keep a record of any new symtptoms, dates when things started. try to keep it small...I know it can be difficult..what I found is the Neuro wants to know what they can help you with... give them a couple of BIG issues... then take it from there. and hopefully the Exam will be thorough..and at least 1/2 hr or more.
Let the Neuro know if you are having a good day or bad day when doing the exam etc. OK....
have you had a MRI yet...head or C spine??
blood tests?
good luck and hope all goes better then your feeling...OK hang in there and let us know how it goes. Just remember he works for you...read up on the "Health pages" link on the top right side...it will give more info on Neuro visits.
take care
wobbly
dx
Please remember that most people will readily complain but few take the time to praise a doctor on these websites. Finding a fair representation of the neuros can be difficult.
Keep an open mind and see what Friday holds. Is this neuro an MS specialist?
I also have the head pains, but I'm not sure I would mention them pre-dx to a neuro for fear of having migraines thrown into the mix. We have had a rash of migraine dx's lately.
my best,
Lulu
Shelley,
Don't let it get you down. Judge this neuro on your own experience. I wish you the best anyways and I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.
Take care and let us know how it goes.