knot on my neck

[michellybelly]

I have a knot on the right base side of my head and a small mass under it, I have had headaches for almost 2 years. These headaches occur 4-5 times a week. I have been to the family doctor, an ENT, physical theropy, and a neurologist none of them can figure it out. However none of them are listening to me when I say my headaches start at that knot on my neck. Does anyone have any ideas?

[spldagl24]

So strange I have the same thing. I always tell my husband it's a tumor! He thinks I'm crazy. Let me know what you find out!

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
In some people the occipital bone at the back of the skull has a protuberance. This is a normal finding. Another normal finding is a protruding spine of cervical vertebra due to bad posture. The other possibilities are a cyst, a neurofibroma (localized harmless swelling in a nerve), lipoma (localized collection of fat), a swollen lymph node, an abscess, or folliculitis (hair follicle infection). Rarely is it a bony tumor like osteoma. I think you should discuss these possibilities with your doctor.
A problem with the curvature of spine can cause cervical nerve compression and headache. Take care!

[mkchandrasekar]

Hi ... you ll get well soon... god bless you... Check a doc... dont delay these things... every one year you should go for full check up... go for ct scan and consult a neuro splst... have a happy 2011... :)