head pain

Question

I have had head pain for over a year now - it's at back of head and right on top of head. My doctor said they were anxiety headaches as I had just lost my dad. I was prescribed anti-depressents which calmed me but the headaches continued. I was then sent for a MRI head and neck scan without dye which came back clear. I have also had a ct scan of bowel and several other tests which again have been ok. I am now feeling sick but my GP will not send me for any more tests. I have a fear of cancer after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer ten years ago which turned out to be a complete mistake. I'm wondering now if something was missed and I do have a brain tumour.

This discussion is related to MRI's with and without contrast.

Missjaneaustin · Answer

Sorry I also meant to mention we have noticed for a few years now I've also suffered from photophobia and will always switch of main light whenever I walk into a room.  I am not sure why except it is much more comfortable for me.

Missjaneaustin · Answer

Thankyou so much and this does make sense as I have always worked on computers and my neck does always feel stiff.  Something I didn't mention was that when I was still working in 2000 a coleague noticed I kept leaning my head to the side and it was discovered that I had double vision (oblique) and although this wasn't investigated I started to have a prism in my glasses quite a large one.  It is difficult because it seems to vary as to how tired my eyes feel when I'm being tested.  I'm now also wondering if the pain on top of my head could be related to this double vision? my eyesight is also blurred but I believe the anti depressents could have a bearing on this a well.  I've also noticed that I have difficulty balancing on either foot and that I don't always feel as if I'm walking straight.  I keep reassuring myself that I've had a MRI scan in October that came back completely clear, although this was without the dye.  I have an appointment with Moorfields Hospital in London that was cancelled because of my constant panic attacks.  Do you think that because I have so many eye sight issues with my double vision  that I'm probably quite likely to suffer with head pain.  The pain I would describe as more like a burning sensation.
Thanks so much for you help and kindest regards

anuragsrivastava · Answer

Thank you for your question. Although without being able to examine you I can not offer you the specific advice on diagnosis and treatment that you need, but I would try to provide you some relevant information about your health concern. 

Generally pain in the back portion of the head originates from the neck problems due to irritation in the cervical (neck) spine because the nerves that supply the back of the head start in the upper cervical spine. Mostly, this kind of head pain aggravates after turning head and typically occurs in patients with previous neck injuries and in patients with marked arthritis of the upper cervical spine. In addition, this pain exacerbate with prolonged sitting in a stooped posture and when working on a computers for long hours.  On the other hand, there are patients who experience similar pain with sinusitis (sinus with infected mucus) and migraine. If you suffer continuous pain at back of head, please arrange an appointment with a neurologist right away who will evaluate the possibilities here and can provide you an appropriate treatment. Hope this information proves helpful to you. 

Take Care & Regards!!!