i have a mystery going on with my head

hello, i have 17 trigger points out of 18 for fibro. and i was diognosed over 4 years ago with it , it has really took its toll on me  i have a tender head on my left side  i cant even touch it with a comb it has been going on for  about 3 months now ,i figured it was a trigger point and my fibro was flaring up , since then i have had alot of headaches too .i have already had a catscan on my head years ago when i had migraines and then rd thought i had a tumor possibly.all was negative thank god. i hurt all over and i just wanted too know if yu could help me with this problem or give me insight on this thankyou.

[Shazia Alam, DO]

Thanks for using the forum. I am happy to address your questions, and my answer will be based on the information you provided here. Please make sure you recognize that this forum is for educational purposes only, and it does not substitute for a formal office visit with your doctor.

Without the ability to obtain a history from you and examine you, I cannot comment on a formal diagnosis or treatment plan for your symptoms. However, I will try to provide you with some information regarding this matter.

Your symptoms may represent a condition called Occipital Neuralgia.  Occipital neuralgia is caused by irritation or injury to two nerves that run from the upper neck to the back of the head. The irritation could be due to  neck trauma, pinching of the nerves (by muscles or arthritis), and other causes. Symptoms include a piercing sharp pain that travels from the upper neck to the back of the head and behind the ears. It is usually a one sided pain but can be on both sides of the head. Treatment includes physical therapy, medications, and in some cases injections, "nerve blocks", during which a physician injects the irritated nerves with an anesthetic.

Hope this information was helpful.