Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Ask the Clinician's Posts

Migraineur with sensitive scalp, problem turning neck?

Full Question: I have migraines but recently they have improved. My concern is that about two months ago my scalp above my left ear has become very sensitive to hair brushing...wind blowing on it but I can lay on that side. It didn't seem to have anything to do with the headaches....it just began hurting! I have a problem turning my neck on that... Read moreChevron

Daughter with continuing headache since 2012 injury?

Full Question: My 15 year old daughter fell playing basketball in June 2012 she has had a continuing headache on the left side of her head. Since then we had tried physical therapy, chiropractor, nerve blocks, and a least 10 abortive and preventive medications with no relief at all we are looking for suggestions as to the next step. MRI and Cat... Read moreChevron

Non-stopping headaches for weeks, dizzy, spotty vision?

Full Question: Well I guess my problem is that I have constant non-stopping headaches. I've had them for a while now but these past few weeks, they've been really bad. Sometimes, when i get up too fast during one of those headaches (which frankly is all of the time now) i get really dizzy and my vision gets spotty but only for a matter of seconds.... Read moreChevron

Migraines / violent headaches, off balance, see little black dots?

Full Question: I've been suffering migraines/violent headaches for at least 2years now, I can't bear light or loud noises and when I move or bend down it feels like my heads in a vice which is being tightened. I had them a couple of months ago in work and I nearly fainted, I went light headed and lost my balance also I see little black dots! Don't... Read moreChevron

Chronic occipital headaches associated with sarcoidosis?

Full Question: Have you ever associated chronic occipital headaches with sarcoidosis? I have suffered with this type of headache on a daily basis for over 10 years along with many other symptoms which doctors always attribute to Fibromyalgia. The rheumatologist I am now treating with suspects sarcoidosis due to abnormal labs, chest ct and... Read moreChevron