Severe headaches and fatigue Posted: 04-01-08 10:27am
I have been having severe headaches. I am
constantly fatigued. If I get up too fast
I almost black out. I see stars if I bend
upside down. I can't even workout or go
jogging anymore. I can't even have a job
anymore. I went and had bloodwork done a
few months ago. I was tested for anemia
and diabetes. They tested my ezyme levels
too and all that. It all came back fine. I
even had an MRI.
I am frustrated and discrouraged. I am
only 18 too. Does anybody have any clue?
Thanks.
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antigone
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Posted: 04-01-08 15:34pm
Go to a neurologist. It could be a
vascular problem in your head. An MRI will
not show this. An MRA will reveal any
vascular anomalies in your head or neck.
It could be related to blood pressure. Has
your doctor checked your for orthostatic
hypotension? This is a simple test. All
the doctor does is take your blood
pressure and pulse when you are lying
down, sitting, and standing. The results
can tell the doctor if you have positional
low blood pressure. I would see a
neurologist and ask about the above things
I have mentioned. A neurologist can order
the MRA and look into other possible
causes for the headaches. Pain is a signal
that something is wrong. Keep looking for
answers. I know it gets old fast but you
need to be able to have some quality of
life. Let me know how you do. You can post
here again or pm me if you have more
questions.
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Fairy*Godmother
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I agree Posted: 04-01-08 16:03pm
Totally agree with antigone.........find a
neurologist and fast. I totally can relate
to headaches! Please keep us posted!
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starlilli
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Joined: 19 Apr 2008 Posts: 4 Location: Raleigh, NC, Wake
Completely agree Posted: 04-21-08 15:34pm
I'm struggling with VERY similar issues.
I have daily migraines and constant
fatigue.... I'm in constant pain and I've
gotten to the point where I can barely get
through the day. After being misdiagnosed
with Sinus Infections MANY times...my
doctor finally suggested that I get an MRI
done (came out normal) and that I go see a
Neurologist. I'm currently working with
the Neurologist to figure out what's
wrong. So far, he has "diagnosed" me with
Transformed Migraines...Anyone heard of
this? Is apparently means that I have
Migraines that basically never go away.
He's put me on pain meds and Lyrica AND
Topamax...I feel SOOOO drugged. He's also
doing injections of Litocane in my head in
the areas that I'm hurting severly...
I've never heard of an MRA and would love
to know more about that...perhaps I'll ask
MY doc about it and get back to you!
Maybe my problem could be vascular as
well????
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