sharp shooting scalp/head pain

[clfann]

My husband is experiencing scalp pain which is characterized by sensitivity to the scalp when touched which includes laying his head on his pillow. Sharp pain will shoot to the scalp and he also has ear pain. This has been going on for about a week or two.

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[CaGirl52]

I just had major spine (neck) surgery which solved alot of problems so far, still early as it was only done Dec/06   For year's when I touch my scalp it really hurts, no shooting pain, just very sore to the touch.  I will wash my hair, usually in 2 days, massage my scalp and it will be ok for a couple days so I am having to wash my hair alot to prevent this.  I know I need to see a Dr. because this has gone on all my life.  It is like the one person said, if you wear your hair up all day and let it down, one's scalp hurts, but I have very short hair.  Not sure what to do, anyone?

[Shell13]

Hello All -
I have been suffering from constant and sharp pains in the upper righ back side of my head. This started in Nov 06, even went to the ER, a spinal tap and CT was done - all clear. Its now mid December 06 and I am still in horrible pain. I have seen a massage therapist as well as a chiropractor and now a neurologist. My neuro has diagnosed me with Occipital Neuritis I have taken multiple "nerve" drugs as well as migrane meds. 2 weeks ago I received a nerve block to the back of my head. Still no help - With the MRI Neuro stated no MS and no tumors. However I was diagnosed with Mastoiditis fluid build up in the mastoid gland - this was not there on Nov 2nd CT but appeared on Dec 1st MRI - My physician put me on antibiotis - Avelox - 2 weeks in and 2 more to go. I am on a new nerve drug called Elavil over 2 weeks in - I saw both my physician and neuro today with no releif - Physician just wanted to continue antibiotics - the neuro has now added Topamax to the drug regimin. I have had zero releif from the severe pain in my head as well as nausea symtoms, neck pain and small flecks of light from time to time.

I am absolutely miserable - I have been out of work for almost 2 months and see no end in sight! Is there anything Im missing or that the Dr's are miassing??

In pain and need HELP!

Thanks
Shell13