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Q: Headache, Migraines, Sinus Conditions Question

asked by: DoctorQuestion on December 24th, 2005

Hi Doc, for 9 months i have been suffering from dizziness, chest pain, constant headaches and a few other minor symptoms. The dizziness went after about 1 week but has now returned and the headaches are usually a constant unpainful throbbing at the back pulsating deep into my brain. I also suffer from neck/shoulder pain with the headaches. I have never had anything like this before and never used to even get normal headaches very often, this is completely different, has changed my life and is severely affecting everyday activities. After a CT scan, an ECG, blood tests and several neurological examinations i was diagnosed with anxiety and stress. I really think that there is more to my symptoms than just anxiety and stress, i feel i need an MRI. What should i do?

Much appreciated,
James

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on December 27th, 2005

Headache, Migraines, Sinus Conditions Answer A24

To be thorough, some additional medical examinations, may be beneficial. You could visit an ophthalmologist to examine your sight, eye pressure and eye fundus. You might also visit an otorhinolaryngologist to check the body’s balance and sinuses. Additionally, an X-ray of the cervical vertebra (neck) may be performed to investigate your neck/shoulder pain. An MRI doesn’t have great advantages over a CT-scan in most cases. However, an MRI is superior in investigating the spinal cord. If you find that everything is physiologically OK, you might ask for help from a psychiatrist.

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