All last weekend I thought I had sinuses, as I had one-sided headaches and congestion. So Monday, I went to the student health and they thougt the same and gave me some anti-biotics and decongestant. Tuesday morning, I wake up with probably one of the worst pains of my life, in the right side of my headache. I made an appointment for a doctor at three, but by 11:30, I just couldn't take it any longer. I went to the ER, and after checking me out and me explaining my symptoms, they re-diagnosed me with "cluster headaches" Awesome. In reading up about it, there's nothing you can do to prevent them, they come in time periods (today is the 4th consecutive day of having one, although none as bad as Tuesday), and they affect a grand total of .4% of the population. Honestly, right now I just feel helpless. They peak at the same time every day (noon), when I wake up in the morning I feel a minor headache that eventually grows into the pain. I have a nasal spray to use when the pain gets unbearable. Really, I'm just out of options with no where to look. It's not a good feeling knowing you're going to bed, only to wake up with one of these things. Anyone else by chance suffer or know someone with these? Or heard of anything that could help?
Is the antibiotic that the doctor prescribed for you in the penicillin family (i.e. amoxicillin, ampcillin, etc.)? The reason I ask is because my mother had severe (I mean SEVERE) headaches after being prescribed amoxicillin. This happened twice over two years (the only 2 times she took amoxicillin) and she went to the ER both times. The doctors weren't very good at diagnosing that (as a matter of fact, they didn't). As soon as she got off the Amoxicillin, the headaches went away.
My sister has migraines that are random events. It is a tough thing, but you will find a way to cope. Keep logs of everything you do and maybe one day you will stumble into the trigger thru experiment.
LongTimeFan, I am a doctor (orthopedist) and I've also had cluster headaches (CH). They are truly horrible. When I read that they get sometimes get so bad that sufferers have been known to commit suicide........well, that got my attention, as did the pain. I have seen a neurologist and done considerable research. CH is also called hemicrania because it affects one side of the head only, with a pulsating pain. Your forehead and head on that side will actually be hypersensitive to touch. Usually lasts 1-1 1/2 hours and onset is an one or two after you've gone to sleep (really helps you wake up refreshed in the AM!) . Rx with drugs such as Imitrex and some non-steroidals such as Bextra - be sure to see a neurologist. They are called "cluster headaches" because they affect you over a 1-2 month period of time, and then often go away as mysteriously as they appear. They come in clusters. That's exactly what happened to me as I went through two such attacks over about a 4 year period of time. Knock on wood, haven't had one in well over a year. There are certain "triggers" when you're having them, and alcohol is at the top of the list. While under rx, I laid off wine etc. for 6 months even after the last headache had occurred. I love my wine and a good gin & tonic but laying off the booze was a small price to pay. I've got a very high pain threshold and I wouldn't wish these on my worst enemy.....not even on Carla Malone! Best of luck. D R
You simply have to see a neurologist. One who specializes in treating headaches. I prefer a D.O. over an M.D. My father in law is such a doctor, but he is in Fort Worth. He doesn't know of anybody here though.
i'm no doc but i had your problem and i have a cure... its simple.... 1)establish regular sleeping habits (8hrs) at about the same time. 2)breakfast is a must...eat healthy stuff...no pop or coffee... and your cured....well atleast i am...different people have different triggers...
Doctors, I keep getting this strange feeling in my mid left thigh. It feels like a vibration, almost as if my pager is resting on my leg. I've never felt this sensation before. It's just weird. Any ideas?
Faos, Check out meralgia paresthetica on Google and see if it fits what your are describing. On the other hand, gotta be aware of where you leave your pager! D R
Thanks, D R, Looking at this explanation, I'm not certain this is what it might be. I haven't felt anything today so maybe it's gone. What is meralgia paresthetica? Meralgia paresthetica is an entrapment or "pinching" of the nerve that supplies sensation to the outer portion of the thigh. The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve becomes "entrapped" as it passes under the ligament of the groin. The pressure on the nerve causes abnormal sensations of burning, pain, and numbness in the distribution of this nerve, the outer and part of the front of the thigh. Meralgia paresthetica is also known as lateral femoral cutaneous nerve syndrome. What causes meralgia paresthetica? Causes of meralgia paresthetica include any condition that leads to an increase in pressure on the groin (usually associated with enlargement of the belly, such as in obesity or pregnancy). What is the treatment for meralgia paresthetica? The treatment of meralgia paresthetica usually involves addressing the underlying cause. Meralgia paresthetica can also be treated by local cortisone injection at the point where the nerve crosses the crease in the groin. Infrequently, surgical release of the nerve is necessary.
You have to give a better history than that. How long have you had it, when does it happen, how long does it last, any other symptoms, do you have any other medical problems and do you take any meds?
I just started noticing it yesterday. It did start up a little today after all. It seems to happen every hour or two. The only problem I've had lately is a strained back, but that has gotten better. Don't take any meds. It's just a very, very light vibration sensation. More vibrating than tingling if that makes any sense. It's the lower, mid thigh on my left leg.
I don't think there is much of any difference IMO. MD's aren't taught manipulations like DO's, but I don't think DO's use manipulations on any kind of regular basis. Faos, I'm guessing the vibration feeling is due to a muscle twitch either in the quads or in the muscles lying deeper to the quads. I'm not 100% sure to be honest, but it doesn't sound like anything harmful or pathologic. I bet it goes away in about a week or so.
Here is a question for the doctors among us.... Very rarely....maybe twice a year, I start to feel sick and I start burping up of horrid, foul smell. These burps smell so bad....the smell has wafted across a room and made family members vomit.....this smell could gag a maggott! When this happens, obviously it makes me feel very, very, very sick. On most occasions it has me in the toilet throwing up just from the smell of these burps.....its that bad. Anyway it seems like its completely random. It happened yesterday when all I had eaten was an icecream and a bit of lemonade. Its happened in the past when Ive eaten a salad sandwich....there seems to be no pattern with what I eat. Yesterday I broke out in sweats, my mind was going at 1000 miles an hour....horrible day to say the least. Anyway, does anyone know what this is and what might help me?
