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Q: Headache from mucus ?

asked by: cindy1968 on June 19th, 2009

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I am having a headache for almost a year. Within past 6 months it has become very frequent. MRI did not show any thing. I am pretty sure it is caused by mucus in my head. I feel pressure in head. It is triggered when I am exposed to a cold environment. I don't have any pressure in the facial area. But the head ache propagates to the eyebrows and nose. My PCP sent me to a neurologist. She keeps insisting that it could be migraines. Pain medication that she prescribed has not helped to alleviate the pain. I would like to know what type of doctor (specialist) that I need to see who will listen to me with open mind. Thank you.

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ioka

replied on June 19th, 2009

Supporter

hello and welcome im not a doctor but its sounds more like sinus build up which would cause your symptoms especially when cold make it worse..i would seek second opinion as you state she said it (could be migraine)? but not positive.
hope this helps you in some way. im a supporter not medical and from uk so can,t advise who best to see as my only thought is back to e.n.t.

cindy1968

replied on June 19th, 2009

New User

Thanks ioka. Prescribed medicine is Butalbital/APAP/caffeine tabs. This morning I took one. Did not help at all. I have four little kids and having hard time concentrating on any thing. I have to mention that in my family, mucus related issues are very common. My mom, her brother and her sister's son are all suffering from Asthma. My nephew is the youngest victim. He suffers from Asthma since he was a baby. Now he is a teen and still suffers.

ioka

replied on June 19th, 2009

Supporter

this must be hard for you with young kids and ongoing problem..phewww how do you cope. im going to research for you see what i can find out about this...watch for other replys and other suggestions from fellow members and supporters..

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