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Q: Pain In Head, Neck And Shoulder
asked by: Munoz1226 on December 29th, 2003
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I think I have a sinus infection. I am wondering if I do, can I also have bad pain my neck and into my shoulder? I got a really bad sharp pain in my head the other day and now I am having achy soarness in my neck area and down into my shoulder. I talked to my aunt who has been a nurse for about 20 years now, but she seems to think it's from me having the flu recently and the sinus infection. My daughter is really sick and had temps of 105 and I have been stressing really bad and have been taking her to doctors and urgent care and not getting great sleep. Could it maybe be stressed related?
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Bky
replied on April 30th, 2009
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sore points next to my ears
I get presure point pain in in different spots on my head close to the back of my ears. What is the cause
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gencc3
replied on April 30th, 2009
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Sinus infections typically cause facial pain, similar to a headache, and other things like tooth pain and congestion. It sounds more like fatigue, which can be stress-related, especially if you find that your muscles are tense. Try applying heat to the painful area as well as trying to relax (I know, probably difficult).

Bky, I would say fatigue if it feels muscular or a headache.

As always however, it is best to check with your doctor.
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concernedn
replied on May 1st, 2009
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X-ray
Munoz1226 and Bky, if you want to be sure I guess you need to get an x-ray image for your Para Nasal Sinuses (PNS). However, I think the X-ray only can show problems with Maxillary and Frontal Sinuses. As far as Ethmoid and Sphenoid sinuses are concerned, I think it cannot identify those. But then again I am not sure because if you take the x-ray from right or left side (if at all that is possible) then it might catch them. A CT scan will catch all the detailed images of all your sinuses but I guess that is a bit expensive. The best thing is to consult an ENT specialist and find out what is going on.
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