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Head/Neck Pain

My problems started about 7-8 months ago with pressure in the top of my head. When I pushed down on the area it would stop, but as soon as I moved my hand it started back. The pain/pressure would come and go and was not so dibilitating that it kept me from my daily activities. I had an eye exam in July and the dr. found no problems and no pressure in the eye area. When I went to my gyno the next month for my checkup, he thought it was hormone related and prescribed estrogen and Provera. They seemed to help for a while, then the headaches came back. Now the pain has moved to the back of my head and I noticed I am having a slight roaring in my ears. At night I can feel my heartbeat in my ears. I went to a neurologist and after an exam, he said that he thought it was vascular headaches and didn't see the need to do any further testing. The next week I went to my family dr. who said I had all the symptoms of sinus problems. My lymph nodes were swollen, I had drainage in the back of my throat, and he said my nasal passages were "pale and soggy" looking. He prescribed Flonaze. The problem is that now the pain is down in my neck and I can hardly turn my head from side to side. The pain feels almost like a burning pain in my neck and major stiffness. I don't see how sinus problems could last for this many months. Can sinus issues also make your neck hurt and be stiff? I don't know where to turn next. The neck pain and the ear noise is definitely getting on my nerves. Does anyone know what could be going on?
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Hello and hope you are doing well.

The symptoms mentioned could be caused by cervical spondylosis. You may be having a nerve compression at the cervical (neck) level. The nerve compression could be due to an osteophyte, growth or a disc. A neurological examination by your primary care physician may confirm this. He may then ask for blood test, an x ray and if needed an MRI to find out what is causing the compression. This is usually treated conservatively (without surgery) with physiotherapy, traction and cervical collars. Please consult your primary care physician for further evaluation.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
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Thank you for your reply. I have never heard of this condition, but will certainly check in with my dr. I have an appt. in a couple of weeks. Thanks again.
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