Tracey needs help

[Tracey2005]

after 5 years on wc from a tramatic brain injury, neck injury and long thoracic nerve damage, i have been having these episodes that are so painful i passout, doctors have done all types of things from medication to stress tests, physical therapy of all kinds, my episodes are very painful which usurally starts in back of my head on rt side down to my rt side of neck which then starts to lock up and make muscles spasms so bad that i have no control of my body on rt side, pain is so bad can not put into words, doctor who has had my case for 3 years now says that all is anxiety or stress attacks I know after working all my life as mgr. or superviory positions I loved working usurally the spouse that paid for everything wking 60 hrs wk, now i can not due normal house cleaning without bringing on these episodes, yes i have great financial stress and anxiety due to dr, wc or general everyday stress but I have always been strong, in control and I know these episodes are not in my mind the pain and muscles spasms happen 1-2 times daily due to my stubborness of wanting to work in yard and just keep house clean etc. please anyone with info that i can use i would greatly appreciate it

[Dr. A. Srivastava]

Hi, Thank you for your question. Usually, such headaches and dizziness may result due to post-concussion syndrome and may last for weeks or months after the injury that caused from the injury of a fall, vehicle accident, or sports injury. In addition, patient may experience either migraine type or tension type headache. For treatment approach, first it is essential to get (MRI) done to detect the brain abnormalities after that injury. Treatment commonly may be suggested for headaches such as pain killers, some antidepressants, physical therapy and regular exercises. If you suffer continuous headache, please arrange an appointment with a neurologist right away who will evaluate the possibilities here and can provide you an appropriate treatment. Further referral to a psychologist may be also helpful in order to treat usual anxiety or depression after such injuries (sometimes one may have) that may be one of the aggravating factors for persistent headache. Hope this information proves helpful to you.

Take Care & Regards!!!

[selmaS]

HI Tracey..so sorry u r having these issues.May I ask, have u always had a history of headaches?

Have u had a Brain and cervical spine MRI w/wo contrast?

The symptoms u mention can be a number of things, but do see a neurologist to rule out things like lupus, lymes....MS, and others....

Too many drs when they can not figure it out say anxiety...and want to force feed meds....push for answers and a MRI of the areas mentioned may help shed light as to what may be going on if nething a pinched nerve.

Good luck
"selma"