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Q: Constant Headache For 18+months, Neck Pain, Unusual Carotid

asked by: lzwitty on June 10th, 2006

New User

I have had a constant headache (no kidding) for 18 months, neck pain, pins and needles sensations in my left side, dizziness, memory problems, etc. All of my tests have been "normal" (blood tests, spinal taps, mri's, etc.) except I had an ultrasound of my carotids that did not show stenosis, however my blood velocity was equivalent to having a 50%-70% blockage, an eeg of the brain revealed "diffuse slowing" and a recent mra of my carotids revealed a "focal irregularity of the left external carotid artery proximally."

my question is could my symptoms be related to problems with my carotid? No doctor so far has shown much interest in this theory but to me it seems to be the only lead! Also, what does a "focal irregularity" of the carotid mean? Any help would be sincerely appreciated.

Thank you so much!
Leslie

Replies(5)

jenrninmi

replied on June 13th, 2006

New User

I remember being a "walking headache". I tried everything...And tests up the wazoo. Nothing worked. I finally tried seeing a chiropractor and now it's rare that I have a headache. It has helped so much!

Jen, rn

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replied on June 19th, 2006

Experienced User

When I was 13 every day and all day for a whole year I had massive headaches and I felt them above my eye, since that year I rarely ever had a headache sicne untill this year i've had several and i'm almost 22 now.

Saz_352

replied on July 17th, 2006

New User

Walking Headache

After reading all these messages about headaches I feel relieved that im not alone! I have suffered from daily headaches for the last 9 months and am worried something is wrong. My doctor has put it down to stress as I am unhappy at work ( and have tension in my shoulders and neck) , but surely this isnt normal??

sandyallen

replied on July 17th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

I am not a dr but I use to suffer and still sometimes due suffer from headaches(migranes) to the point of nausea. Everyone is different, my opinion is that sometimes they can be caused from stress, diet, light sesitivity, a pinched nerve in the neck and many more factors. I used to have to go to bed with an immitrex and a promethazine at onset of a migraine. If you are not happy with the results you are getting, talk to your primary care physician and see if he can give you a referral to another Dr. Until you get some answers. Maybe someone else has some better answers here that can help you more.
All the best!

Saz_352

replied on July 17th, 2006

New User

Constant Headaches

Hi after reading all ur messages I fl so relived im not the only one suffering! I have almost constant headaches for almost 9months and dont know what to do. Im scared it serious but the doc reckons its stress and tension cos I h8 work. Any ideas ?? :d

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