Headaches

[nathan80]

I have had an ongoing headache that seems to start when I sit down.  Primarily when riding in a car, it seems like the longer I sit the less likely the headache will subside when I am standing up.  Once I am home and I am laying down it seems like it finally lets up.  Is there anything that could be causing this problem?  Thank You


This discussion is related to headache stops when laying down only.

[SamPCS]

Hi,
Orthostatic Headache can happen if there is any CSF leak.  In order to detect CSF leak you have to consult some Neurologist who has experience with it.  CT Myelogram, MRI etc., are some of the techniques used to detect.  If there is a CSF leak then it can be fixed with various means.
Good luck.

[Dr. A. Srivastava]

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.

For such headaches, possibilities like migrainous, cluster headache, hypertension and refractive errors that need to be evaluated thoroughly with the help of a neurologist here. Migraine like headache can be throbbing, one sided of face & head and preceded by aura (starts with blurred vision). Cluster headache may appear as burning, explosive in nature and tear appears from eyes. Tension headache originates with stress and anxiety disorder. Please arrange an appointment with a neurologist right away who will evaluate the further underlying disorders by clinically examine you & ordering MRI or CT scan here that may be the main reasons of your headache attacks & other symptoms and can provide you an appropriate treatment. Hope this information proves helpful to you. Take Care & Regards!!!