headache for 3 days

[daviddave]

Hello , so about 3 years ago I started having bad headaches mainly in the temple area (the sides of my head). I would get them every day , so about 4 mmonths after it all started I went to the e.r and they did ct scans and it was all clear then I got referred to a neurologist and had a mri done and it was clear also, they just said they were tension headaches , so I left it at that., now 3 days ago I came down with a bad headache and I still have it today, tylenol wont help it , im  scared it could be a tumor or something in my head :/, if there was something wrong in my head wouldnt the ct scans and mri have showed it 3 yrs ago?

[daviddave]

Foggy?

[daviddave]

I had an eeg done some time ago for the twitching and it was normal ..  do brain tumors cause the symptoms I have?

[daviddave]

Hello foggy so  im back unfortunately.. and the headache is back , well now it comes and goes, and here and there I feel a little dizzy, could you plz give me any possible causes of what else this could be? Headache in temples that feels like pressure sometimes a little bit of dizziness,,,, and muscle twitching for 3 years?

[Foggy2]

Great! :-)))  Keep up the good work and relaxation and enjoy your weekend.

[daviddave]

Juat a little update so my headache feels like its almost gone I have been massaging my neck and my temples and it seems like its doing the job!

[Foggy2]

You're welcome. :-)  Try to have a nice relaxing weekend.

[daviddave]

Thanks so much foggy

[Foggy2]

If the ER told you that it was fine, then I would believe them.  If you want, you can also request a copy of the report, although your doctor probably has a copy that you can get from him/her as well for free to put your mind at ease.

I believe the pressure in your temples is likely due to tension.  Try and relax now that you know the test was normal.  I mentioned above some relaxation techniques that you can try, or watch TV...what ever makes you relaxed.

[daviddave]

Its mostly just pressure that I feel at my temples now

[daviddave]

I called the e.r to assure me that ny ct scan was ok , and they said my ct scan was completely fine , no tumors ,strokes,aneurysms or nothing of that nature..  so does that mean im in the clear?

[daviddave]

Im just worried it could be something dangerous or life threatening :(

[Foggy2]

Most likely something like this would have been picked up in the CT scan, but if you are concerned you should contact your doctor.  It sounds like you are still anxious about this?  Why do you think this is?  Is there something else going on that I can help you with?  The best thing for your headaches now besides the advise given to you by us and your doctor is to rest, and stress and anxiety will be counter-productive.  Try and relax, even if you have to use some relaxation techniques like listening to music, watching TV or reading a book, meditating, a warm shower, a nice massage (hot stone ones are great!), etc.

If you are concerned about something we haven't discussed, let me know so I can help you.

[daviddave]

Or since there is no tumor there is no cancer?

[daviddave]

Thanks thats a relief.... so now it could only be tmj ,migraine or tension correct?.. can it be cancer of the brain or something like that?

[Foggy2]

A CT would have picked that up, so you can relax. :-)

Yes a migraine or tension headache can last that long.  Follow the above suggestions,  keep a headache diary, but if it becomes too severe call your doctor.

Let me know if you have other questions.

[daviddave]

So today is 1 week of non stop headache. .. can a tension headache or migraine last this long?

[daviddave]

Hello foggy and thanks soo much for your help,, one last question , so if I had a normal ct scan of my head does that mean I have ruled out tumors? Or anything life threatening?

[Foggy2]

If you go online, you can download a "Headache Diary" or log to keep track of these headaches.  You may notice trends on what sets them off, and this will help you and the doctors in treating you better.

I'm glad to hear that you were pro-active in you care and went to another hospital and got the CT scan (keep copies of your reports).  As stated above, it is important that all the doctors and you stay in communication regarding your symptoms and your treatment plan so that you get the best care.

[daviddave]

Ok thanks for your advice!

[AggieHealthPhysics]

I too have undiagnosed migraines and headaches (tension, cluster, all sorts really) and throw in hand tremors. I was told I had a beautiful brain after all my many scans. The best thing you can do for at least the migraines and headaches are to chart when they happen and your symptoms. The better you learn about your own issues the better you can treat them yourself and the better a doctor can treat them.

If you have chronic headaches and migraines you should talk to your PCP or neurologist about getting on a preventative medicine. I take propranolol ( a beta blocker) to prevent as well as fiorinal as needed. It has significantly decreased my migraines and cluster headaches. By charting my migraines and cluster headaches I can catch them before they get extremely bad. This saves me a lot of time and trouble.

I hope your headaches/migraines get better. With the brain it is always difficult to get an exact diagnosis. I stay under the care of a neurologist and PCP at all times just in case I have a huge change in symptoms or frequency.

[daviddave]

Well I  went to a different e.r last night and they did perform a ct scan and it was normal .:)

[Foggy2]

Perhaps you can discuss having this done with your PCP.  You can also buy some Magnesium over the counter (400 mg) and take an hour before bedtime to help with muscle twitching.  It also helps some people sleep, which may help with your migraines as well.

I don't know why they didn't do an MRI either.  This is something to discuss with your Neurologist.  Perhaps you can give him/her a call if the migraines don't go away.

[daviddave]

I don't understand why the e.r. didn't run a ct scan on my head

[daviddave]

Yes ive been cheked for my magnesium level.. and doctors just tell me its stress.. but its hard to believe because I twitch everyday..