I have had a headache for the past 5
months every single day. The pain is a
sharp pain that shoots across the top of
my head and lasts for a few seconds. The
pain is so intense that I have to stop
whatever it is I am doing for a moment.
Along with these headaches I have been
having sharp pain in the front of my neck
accompanied by a fluttering feeling.
When I get this I get lightheaded and
sometimes feel like I am going to pass
out. I have had a MRI on my head, bllod
work, urine tests, EKG, Echocardiogram and
a Stress test. Can the two things I
mentioned be a related disorder? I know
that something is wrong. I would also
like to mention that somethimes I am
awaken out of my sleep due to this. My
doctor thinks I am depressed. I think
that he came up with this decision because
he couldnt find anything with these few
tests. The migraine and tension meds have
not helped with the pain. I need some
medical advice. Please help!
According to the symptoms you describe
(sharp, severe and short-lasting headache
and pain in the front of the neck) as well
as all negative diagnostic reports you
mention... it is really hard to diagnose
the cause of the condition. The only
diagnostic procedure left is an X-ray
imaging of the cervical vertebral column.
Spondylotic changes of the cervical
vertebra may cause your symptoms.
Therefore, cervical spondylosis must also
be excluded. If there is nothing wrong
with the cervical spine then, together
with the other negative reports, there is
a possibility of a neurotic disorder,
including depression, and this should be
considered. You may ask for an expert
opinion from a neurologist to follow up.
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