I have what my family and I call "pressure point" headaches. The earpieces of my glasses, the earpieces of my headset, certain places on my motorcycle helmet all cause me to get sudden and severe headaches at the point where they press against my head after a period of time which are immediately relieved as soon as I removed whatever is causing the pressure. My mother and oldest daughter (age 25) also suffer from this and like myself, also suffer from migraines. Is there any connection and is this common?
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Q: Are pressure point headaches and migraines related at all?
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7/20/11 10:08pm
Hi Calla,
As difficult as it is to be in pain, and as much as I really want to answer your question, I can't because it cannot be answered online. A diagnosis can only be provided only by a doctor who can review your and your family's medical history, discuss your symptoms, and conduct a complete exam in person, not over the internet.
Having said that, have you been to see your doctor? Has he said anything about what this head pain could be? That would be the first place to start. There are so many different types of Migraine and headache disorders it really is impossible to tell you online what is going on. One of the most important things is to get an accurate diagnosis which will help you with a treatment plan and understanding your disease. You can read more about this in Ocular, Optical, and Ophthalmic Migraines and The Type of Migraine Does Matter.
Good luck
Nancy
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