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Q: Chronic Tension-type Headaches, Chest Pain, Etc.
asked by: zgompert on May 9th, 2007
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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
replied on May 10th, 2007
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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.

Good luck. Keep us posted!
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