I have a spot on top of my head that is sore to the touch,no headache,just sore on top.This comes and goes.Today I woke up again with the sore spot.its in the area of the head that babies have a soft spot,weird.
Hi Guys (and Girls)
I am currently suffering from the same thing. I'm not sure whether its somehow related to the flu which I don't seem to be quite over, or something else.
I also seem to recall having something similar last year when I first started coming down with suspected CFS/ME.
The 'tender spot' eventually resolved itself on its own.
I have noticed that it tends to hurt more when I prod around the area. As others have described, it feels like someone is pulling my hair.
I have also had what feel to be small cluster headaches migrating around the back of my skull. This one feels different though. It's more of a burning/pulling/bruised sensation. Very hard to describe.
Oh, and to the person who suggested that all this might be psychosomatic, please pull your head in.
Lyme was once 'psychosomatic'. MS was once 'psychosomatic'. Seizures were once 'psychosomatic'. Science has a lot of catching up to do.
Actually to all, I have the same soreness, as many others all who have been "floxed" meaning an adverse reaction to fluoroquilone antibiotics, which result in Central nervous System and PNS damage.Plus several other disabling damages to the body. I am suspecting it is nerve ending damage as well as cranium pessure. Hope this helps. The main Fluoroquilones are Levaquin, Cipro and Avelox, educate yourselves on this damage, very widespread.
Probably not a tumor. I have them and I've had two MRIs of the brain, with contrast, both clear. I've been in 7, yes 7 rearend collusions in the past 25 years. I would highly suggest that you insist on an MR, with contrast (!!!!) of your cervical spine. They just did one on me and have found a "thickening" in my tonsil, damage to a nerve, and paraylsis of my left neck. Who knows when all this happened due to nobody imaging it until now. On my insistence. You really have to push. If you have to, just say you are having memory gaps and numbness in your arms and hands (cervical-based). Crappy to have to fib, but doctors are dealing with insurance companies and you have to hand them the symptoms to get over that hurdle. Me? I'm off to an ENT to see if the "thickening" is cancer, perhaps brought on by all the truama to my neck. (MRI said "neoplasm"; not me being dramatic.) :-(
Hello to you all !!
I read all of the comments here & I also have sore spots on my head that are random on my scalp, sometimes they really hurt, the painful spots are usually associated with a migraine headache. I never had these until I had an epidural that didn't go well in 2005 while in labor with my son, the women slipped with the needle in my spine as I had a contraction. After that I had little to no feeling in the backs of my hands, I could not sense hot or cold & my right leg was numb in places, this lasted for about 8 months.
I get these floaters in my eyes, a coin like shape followed by an onset of colours that are quite beautiful like looking through a kaleidoscope, they last for 20 minutes. In 2009 I had a brains scan but would not have the dye they use as there is a great deal of controversy about it's long term affects. Anyhow the scan was normal from what they could see.
Just recently i had 5 migraines in one day & this has never been associated with pain but this time oh my it was awful, I have had the worst flu at the same time.
I also get a dizzy sensation & I noticed a few years ago looking at lines would give like a vertigo feeling. When I mentioned this to my eye doctor he said, I have what is called Scintillating Sclerema headaches & this is common associated with colors & partial loss of vision that for me lasts 20 minutes.
I thank the people that have taken the time to write comments here, as I was feeling rather alone with this & very concerned that something much worse was taking place. I to agree that the neck plays a massive part in headaches & the soft tissue areas, adding to the fact that i have coughed for the last two weeks this would not of been helping. I have also found that certain food additives such as 635 flavor enhancers can cause a headache rather quickly, as well as increased computer use. Beware Chinese food that has MSG in it. Thank you to all once again & blessings to all who suffer with.
I get the sore spots on my head too. They are in random places. I have found that taking a shower helps a lot, and if I am at work and cant take a shower, I just go wet the area of my scalp with some water.....and the sore spot subsides. I would say that for immediate relief try the water on the spot treatment.......... its worked great for me! by the way- I always linked the spots to stress or having hair up for too long... but after I read the comment of the bald guy- I guess I can rule out the having hair up for too long thought :-P
I have the very same symptoms, but I am completely Bald. I thought at first it could be because I do shave my head everyday, and the pain began in the back near my neck. However; now the soreness is at the top front, to forehead. in a area that I've never shaved, because I am naturally Bald.
I'm curious to know if any/all of you spend a lot of time at a computer or a high stress job or both? This can significantly affect the musculature of the neck, scalp and face. Not many people think of our scalps as having muscles but they do and reading, staring at a screen or constantly being in a situation that requires critical thinking and stress can severely increase tension in these muscles. I would try getting a deep tissue massage or accupressure before taking medication. Also, if you are a person who has a high stress lifestyle, as in over worked, sleep deprived, no exrecise and poor nutrition I almost guarantee that these accumulative factors are all related to the headaches so prevention would be the key ingredient, not medication. A disc problem is a whole other issue and that also might be the case, but it may be as simple a tight muscles. I'm a massage therapist and have been for 7 years and you'd be surprised at how many of my clients have gone to extreme measures with drugs and surgery becuase their doctor really hasn't been taught how to treat soft tissue injuries.
Hi,
Occipital Nerve Compression Headaches, TMJ/TMD and some migraine headaches are all known to cause tender spots on the scalp. Occipital nerve compression headaches can be caused by cervical disc problems but that is not the only cause.
These headaches are not typical headaches. The best way I can describe them is to say that your head fills up with pressure, so intense sometimes, it can make you really think that your eyeballs are being pushed out of your skull. It is my understanding that TMJ can cause those headaches as well as the tender spots (without necessarily having a headache at all).
I too suffer from constant dizziness. I faint regularly, on a daily basis, and I also have the nausea and vomiting. It has even caused changes in my apetite. I cant eat much at any one time now, I dont eat over half the foods I used to eat (used to being since last fall) because they dont taste good to me anymore.. and Ive lost over 25 lbs due to this, since december.
Mine are caused by disc problems in my neck, but I also have TMJ.. so basically, I won the double whammy lottery. lol I had the herniated disc removed 9/07 and 1 month later discovered that the disc below it was herniated. 4 months post op, we discovered the 2nd herniated disc was there on my MRI image from 8/07 but everyone missed it. My neurosurgeon even missed it.. on the mri image as well as during surgery. So I am right back where I started, going through the entire process all over again.
I would have a dentist check your jaw for TMJ problems and see your family dr to have your neck checked out. Keep in mind that your dr may try to suggest a neck xray (c-spine) because its cheaper. BUT.. soft tissue (discs) does not show up on xrays. You need an MRI for that. If you are not having neck pain, I wouldnt concern myself with that being the cause. Millions of people however, have TMJ and dont even realize it.
I hope some of this helps you guys.. Ive been dealing with this stuff for 3 yrs next month. It was a long hard road to finding the answers, but I got there in the end.
Also, one last note here, for all of you. If it does turn out for any of you, that its a cervical disc problem, many drs, including the specialists (neuro) do not believe that disc problems can cause those headaches if the problem is below the C3 level. My neurosurgeon did not believe it. But luckily for me, the neurologist he sent me to, to care for my new herniated disc until when/if I required surgery to fix this one... does know that problems below the C3 level can and do in fact cause these headaches. So dont let that discourage you. If any of you end up dealing with this as the cause, find a good neuro that does believe or you are wasting your time.
Good luck and blessings to all of you.
I get these also, Im concerned because I have noticed the back of my head hurting in the same spot (only if I touch it or lay down) Over the last week it has been with dizziness and I vomited on Monday then again on Friday------Im not sure if that is from the flu or something related to the head thing. It feels like my hair has been pulled back in a pony tail too tight or like I hit my head and there is a bruise which I have not had either happen. If you have any insight I would greatly appreciate it.
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I hope you and the others see this. I found a discussion on the Dr-to-patient Neuro forum on this very topic.
The headaches are also called "epicrania fascia" headaches meaning arising from pain from the outside of the head and the conective tissue.
If that's what they are they can be treated often successfully with Botox injections locally. Great news!
here is the link to the Neuro's answer:
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/neuro/messages/34390.html
Quix
It sounds like you are describing something called "nummular" headaches. These are well-circumscribed spots on the head that can be tender and that appear to cause localized headaches. The headaches can be sharp and stabbing and can build to a constant and fairly severe pain. They are always in the same spot(s).
Nummular means "coin-shaped"
I couldn't find out much about them except it is thought that they are caused by an inflammation at the end(s) of a branch of one of the nerves which goes to the scalp like the trigeminal nerve. As far as I could tell they are benign - meaning do not indicate a serious problem.
I couldn't find out what to do to relieve them, but I wonder if ice to the area would be helpful since they may arise from sensory nerves deep in the skin and muscles of the head.
There are two other kinds of tender spot headaches that I learned about. One is where a person has or keeps the hair pulled back tightly called "hair-traction headache". The other is more common and complicated and called "cervical cephalgia." It is a complex headache of the back of the head and involves contract/spasm of the back cervical neck muscles, pressure on the sensory nerves at the back of the head and pulling at the point where the muscles attach to the head.
These last two are mechanical problems, not headaches which come from something inside the head. So they, too are not serious. This isn't to say that any of these headaches can't severely affect one's quality of life.
Agian, I'm not a neurologist, but these are my thoughts on what you describe.
Quix
I am also having same problem i think it is due to imbalance of neurotransmitter in our brain . Doctor has given me antidepressant called nitromer it blocks the heavy passing of neurons from our nerves and reducing pressure on it therby we do not fell any swelling or sore from inside even we had previous felling while touch
TO ALL:
IF you put Organic Coconut Oil on the sore area, it will go away for a little while and it really does HELP!!!
I put it on my sore spot, on the top where I was in an accident back years ago and it does go away for the next bath. :)
Hope this helps guys!! God Bless... ^_^
It's been five days now, the same spot on my head has been hurting. Feels like my hair let go from a tight pony tail, it feels better when I massage it. Hard to explain the pain. It can also feel like a brain freeze but more on the outside of the head in that same spot. I've been feeling exhausted and thirsty (my throats has been extra dry lately). Anyone else can relate?
Dear TamTam,
My wife has a very similar problem, and I hope that the severe head/scalp pain will be resolved, its been > 1 year that she has had the pain on one side. Was your tooth pain on the same LEFT side ? She has left-sided head pain and right side tooth is infected.
psychosomatic for all these hundreds of people complaining about the same thing?? maybe stress related, yes, but psychosomatic?
that is what exactly has been happening to me for about 10 days now!
I have many of the symptoms above and I spend all day at a computer. I was actually thinking before I read these comments that the two things were connected (eye stress from looking at a computer all day and these weird sore spots on my scalp).
I have many of the symptoms above and I spend all day at a computer. I was actually thinking before I read these comments that the two things were connected (eye stress from looking at a computer all day and these weird sore spots on my scalp).
I'm having the same soreness on the left back side of my scalp for the past few days. Feels like a bruise and only really hurts when I touch it or lay my head down.
I too just recently started having this sore tender spot on the top of my head no headache so to speak just the tender spot. Feels good when I rub it. And now have also been feeling a bit of back aches too. Could they be associated. The scalp thing though is starting to freak me out. So strange, it is tender with a slight burning sensation at times like sun burn I suppose. But it comes and goes. What can it be???
I suspected it was an offshoot of my migraines. I have full aural rare, but stomach more often. But this odd head thing started about a year after my head injury induced migraines (my luck I was one of few in family that had not inherited the problem..but got it anyway). I have cut my hair very short for relief bit it made no difference really . Though pony tails and buns make it worse. My only relief is nearly to perforate the pulse points on my scalp with my nails. Pressure from spot to spot like my old chiropractor used to do but I use the sharp ends of my fingernails. About 5 minutes of moving along spots will make the skin almost shriek with crawling sensation but then it will dull out and fade. I don't like my head/hair messed with usually or water in my face pre-accident because of my Asperger's. My mom and middle son and his cousin are now only close kin migraine free. I am sure it is triggered by sitting at laptop long periods (thou strong sunlight also can aggravate it, flourescing lite and monitors are bigger triggers)
I also have the tender sore spot on the back left side of my head. After reading through so many of the comments on this same subject, I find it very strange that a lot of us all say that it's in the same area. Mine comes and goes but is always in that same spot. Mine hurts even if I don't touch it but because it hurts I rub it often. It feels like the after effect of being hit with something and being severly bruised. I've never talked to my doctor about it. I wouldn't want to even begin going through a bunch of tests.