Daily Pressure in Head

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Hey everyone...well, I' am 24 yrs. old it's been about three years since i had my son...since then i have had pressure in my head, dizziness...like a dropping feeling...not spinning, and i cant concentrate when episodes appear...1st thing in the morning i am fine just really tired...and later on in the afternoon i get all them symptoms....I have been to several doctors and they have all passed it off as anxiety...they stuck me on klonopin which works...but i still get the symptoms only mild!! I am tired of wondering what it could be and i have just learned to basically live with it!! If anyone has felt this way and may have been treated for it please let me know!!!

Valerie

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Thank you all for your postings. I have been experiencing these same symptoms for a while now. My mother also had many of these symptoms and was diagnosed with ocular migraines. She was spending a lot of time on the computer and her optometrist fit her with prism glasses specifically for the computer. They were expensive (a little over $300 US), but she has not had anymore migraines. I've been spending more time on the computer lately, so perhaps that is why I've been having these more frequently. I'm calling my doc tomorrow and also making an appointment to get my eyes checked. Again, thanks to all.

Jboyd · Newbie Joined: 07 Jun 2007 Posts: 1

Hi There,

I've been experiencing this head pressure as well. Usually the pressure is in my face, around the eyes, in my temples, and what feels like behind my nose, sometimes even in my throat, and on the rear and rear top section of my head. Along with the pressure, I get dizzy spells, burning eyes, sick to my stomach, and occasionally a ringing in my ears. I have a history of anxiety and Panic, and this throws me into nervouse fits at times. I had a ct scan done, neck up all normal, not even a sinus issue. They told me then it was stress and stuck me on ativan. I just want to know what to look for so i can get the doctors to find out whats up, and get this cleared up!!

Thanks for your time.

spidercomrade · Newbie Joined: 28 May 2007 Posts: 7 Location: PA, USA

Hello. Any new developments on this subject? How is everyone doing? I have been having these problems as well, only fairly constant (daily)... so I don't think it's migraine. Any ideas?

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Those of you who have described symptoms of headache, vision problems, especially swollen optic nerves, ringing in the ears, etc., with normal CT and MRI scans,

especially if you are female, overweight and between the ages of 15 and 50, you must consider the diagnosis of pseudotumor cerebri also described as idiopathic intracranial hypertension. This condition can cause all of these symptoms and must be treated or blindness and other bad things can result.

Demi · Newbie Joined: 18 Jul 2007 Posts: 1

Hi all
I too have been suffering similar symptoms to those mentioned, such as headaches, dizziness, feelings of unreality and spots, pressure on the left side of my face, nose and eye.
I also get a very stiff neck. I have seen physios, a chiro, I've had a CT of the brain, and sinus, a heart monitor test and ultrasound, plus numerous blood test. Everything is fine according to the test, the neurologist and ENT specialist believe it is due to tension headaches. I must agree and I think it may be partly hormonal too as I am a 37 year old female. I think it all began when I had campylabactor last October and ended up in hospital, i believe I became very anxious and also had panic attacks.
I've taken up yoga and try to meditate when I can. The headache and pressure occurs most days, so I'm trying to be really positive that they will pass. Both specialist believe they will. Hope this helps some of you.
Thanks

duke30011 · Newbie Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 1

Hello everyone, I have been reading some of the posts and some symptoms are very close to what I am experiencing. It has been driving me nuts for quite some time now. Some days I feel absolutely fine and other days I am "messed up all day" It is so discouraging. I have pressure on the left side of my face affecting my nose my eye my ear and my head. I don't really feel dizzy but I feel "out of it" just not myself and I feel so lousy I don't want to do anything or talk to anyone. I have trouble concentrating. I get floaters in my left eye. I always have pains in my stomach on the same side as well, and some bloating and constipation. I take Sudafed daily for the sinus/ head pressure and sometimes it helps. But when it's bad, nothing really helps, although I will often drink alcohol (after work of course) which kind of numbs me a bit but it doesn’t really help the problem. I have had blood work done, x-rays, and numerous doctor visits and basically nothing to show for it. I wear a night guard for teeth grinding and a possible TMJ problem. I also know I have sleep apnea. I have had bouts with depression and panic attacks from time to time and have used paxil. I get an occasional migraine (maybe once every couple of years) and it feels nothing like this. I wish everyone having these symptoms the best of luck in finding some relief and if anyone has any possible solutions for me, they will be greatly appreciated.

orthe · Newbie Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 5

[quote="Guest"] Hi I have experienced the same problems over the past year. Its like pressure on my head, cant concentrate, dont feel all there, and my eyes are all disturbed. I have had a CT scan, eye exam, been to the doctors 15times, the neurologist and so on. Nothing is helping and they say they can't figure it out. I was sent for a blood test givin pills for vertigo, sinus infections, anti-depressents. I don't know what to do it's driving me insane. It went on straight for about 5months then went away for 6months and is back again. I was in a car accident that I always think is causing it, but all I need to know is how to get rid of this horrible feeling. [/quote/]

was your back inured in this car accident? i have a back injury i got from breakdancing, its been years and it hasn't healed, and for about the same amount of time, i've had the following symptoms:
-tiredness (specially after waking up early)
-if i dont have to wake up early, then i sleep for about 13-15 hours
-HEAD PRESSURE
-spacing out
- bad concentration
- photophobia (eye sensitiveness)
- sometimes the pressure in my head encreases with aerobic exersice
-other times i feel very weak, as if i was under anestesia during exersice
-i get a bit deezie at times
-i feel alot less charismatic due to the bad concentration
-my nose gets swollen inside (dunno if relevant)
-lazyness
if seen so many doctors, done sleep studys, CT, MRI, eye sheck, blood work, sinus x-ray.... everything showed to be normal, only found a small dehydration on my back between L4 and L5 disks, i dunno if thats tha cause of the rest of my symptoms...

other things ive done that could be relevant which may help find a match with other ppl are; taken supplement for working out, once i took a hit on the temple (but i guess if tahts the cause then the CT would have shown), i also used to smoke weed ( i wouldnt be surpriaed if this is the cause cus i basically quit cus it was making me lazy)...

staring at the PC screen for a long time encreases the head pressure... im hoping some one can relate to this symptoms and let me know what i can do which would help.. thank you btw, its nice to see that ppl here know what im going threw its really hard explaining to some stuburn ppl who think your just 'lazy', specially when they are yur parents... anyways, reply if u can help or like to talk about this type of problem

orthe · Newbie Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 5

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Thank you to the person who posted about the condition called pseudotumor cerebri.
Finally a different road to travel. I never thought to see an opthalmologist.
I have been having severe migraines since my early 20's, and am now 36 yrs old. I have struggled for YEARS now. The pressure in my head is SO incredible that i feel as though my head will explode. I have them up to 5 times a week. Many nights i sit up in a recliner all night, bcs to lay down only makes the pressure more intense.
I have had sinus surgery, to have no relief, had numerous MRI's, and seen Neorologists. My MRIs showed something called Chiari 1 Brain Malformation. So i followed up with another 1 month later, to hear... no, not Chiari, but possibly MS. White matter legions on my brain. At this point i am just kind of frustrated and not doing anything, but contuing to search on my own.
It seems as though every Dr has a different opinion, and different reading of my MRI's.
It cant hurt to try seeing an opthalmologist. I have not even had my vision checked since i was about 21. I have perfect vision, so never think to see an eye Dr.
I am to the point now, that i will try anything and everthything. I have two beautiful small children and it is very difficult to be the Mom that i want to be while in pain the majority of my time.

Thank you for any more input.

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