Chronic Tension-type Headaches, Chest Pain, Etc. Posted: 05-09-07 12:41pm
Hello,
About a month ago I developed a
tightness/pressure in my chest. The
intensity varies from time to time, but
the tightness never really goes totally
away. Then, about two weeks ago I started
having what sounds like tension-type
headaches. I have the headaches everyday,
but their intensity varies throughout the
day and from day to day...they are
generally worse in the evening. I have had
several ECGs, chest x-rays, basic blood
work (sugars and lipids), an echo
cardiogram, and a CT scan. They all came
back fine. The symptoms first developed
while as was traveling in India (I had
been there for about 3 months) a few days
after leaving the tropical lowlands for
higher elevation (~8000'). Also, I noticed
a small bony lump on my skull about six
months ago, though it may have been there
longer. It has not grown and the headaches
do not radiate from that point. Any
thoughts on what all of this could mean?
Is it possible that its just anxiety?
Thanks
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mc4ever02
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Posted: 05-10-07 08:45am
Anxiety is a very real possibility. You
should speak to your doctor about possibly
getting some tension headache medication.
There are many types and they are very
helpful. You may want to see if they help
at all. You may need some more aggressive
medication for the chest pain though. That
is something that only your doctor can
decide.
