Question 1

have dull ache in back of head near base of neck, feel a bit of pressure there too,hyperventilating, idea ?

Accepted Answer

How is your stress?: If stress is a factor this could be the cause of all of this especially if you are hyperventilating. The headache, the pain in the base of the neck and the pressure sounds like a stress reaction. Examine your health history and take stock of yourself. Too much caffeine?
See your doc and get better answers.

Question 2

whole body aches have dry cough and sore glands in neck and back of head and do not have appetite and i feel tired.

Accepted Answer

Myalgias,LN: Follow up with doctor urgent care  today. You could have strep,  mononucleosis, or other infection, reflux or H pyloris . rarely lymphoma.

Question 3

does a sinus issue cause the back of head and neck to ache?

Accepted Answer

No: Acute and chronic sinusitis can cause pressure/pain in the face and over or between the eyes. But usually sinusitis doesn't cause occipital headaches or pain in the neck.

Question 4

hit back of head hard against bed headrest last night. no headache, just a slight ache back head/neck where i banged it. should i see doctor or rest?

Accepted Answer

Ice area: If you develop headache, repeated vomiting blurred or double vision see doctor immediately.

Question 5

periodic short stabbing type pain in back of head on left side ear level down to neck.  lasts maybe 5 seconds or less.  no previous injury.  area feels sore now.  nothing seems to trigger it - just spontaneously happens.  ?

Accepted Answer

...Eruption..watch: Sounds like one is about to break out in Herpes III ( Shingles) eruption in that area. Watch for a few days to see if the rashes do break out ; else have MD take a look at the left side of the ear if Symptoms persist.

Question 6

having pain head ache on the back of head and neck and feeling dizzy?

Accepted Answer

Call you Dr.: If you have tried over the counter analgesics, or heating pads to the neck, etc., and are not any better, there is not much we can do to help you on HealthTap other than telling you to call your Dr. for their input and treatment of your issues.  Best wishes.

Question 7

itchy skin bump/sore on neck with a thin "scratch" line running up/connecting to another sore on the back of head appx. 2ins away.bumps on body also.

Accepted Answer

Bumps w/ scratch lin: On arms and legs too? May be scabies for which Elimite (permethrin) is used   (http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/scabies/treatment.html)   or bedbugs, chiggers, ringworm.  Sometime if there is infection as well give antibiotics. f/u/ w/ doc urgent  care.

Question 8

shoulder blade pain, clicking sore feeling for a yr. burning sensation back of head and neck, what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: There are many possibilites.  A pinched nerve can certainly cause neck pain, headaches, and pain that runs into the shoulder.  Usually a detailed history, exam, and appropriate tests can establish the diagnosis.  Thank you for your question.

Question 9

throbbing headache in back of head and forehead and throbbing in face, sore neck, ringing in ears and vision affected ?

Accepted Answer

Go to ER: The symptoms you are describing could mean anything from a simple viral associated headache or an atypical migraine to something more serious such as meningitis or a leaking aneurysm. In short it needs an examination by a doctor immediately to rule out anything more sinister.

Question 10

severe all back & shoulder pain/aches/uncomfortable. lump in right side of neck, feel shooting pain up back of head and right eye when i rub my neck?

Accepted Answer

Occipital neuralgia: involves the greater and lesser occipital nerves located in the back of the scalp and can produce neck pain as well as headache. The most common symptom is suboccipital pain radiating to the back of the head and occasionally down the back of the neck. This is treatable condition. Rec. see orofacial pain or pain management specialist. You can take Advil (ibuprofen) pm as needed.

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Dull ache in neck and back of head

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Have dull ache in back of head near base of neck, feel a bit of pressure there too,hyperventilating, idea ?

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Whole body aches have dry cough and sore glands in neck and back of head and do not have appetite and i feel tired.

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Does a sinus issue cause the back of head and neck to ache?

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Hit back of head hard against bed headrest last night. no headache, just a slight ache back head/neck where i banged it. should i see doctor or rest?

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Periodic short stabbing type pain in back of head on left side ear level down to neck. lasts maybe 5 seconds or less. no previous injury. area feels sore now. nothing seems to trigger it - just spontaneously happens. ?

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Having pain head ache on the back of head and neck and feeling dizzy?

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Itchy skin bump/sore on neck with a thin "scratch" line running up/connecting to another sore on the back of head appx. 2ins away.bumps on body also.

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Shoulder blade pain, clicking sore feeling for a yr. burning sensation back of head and neck, what could this be?

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Throbbing headache in back of head and forehead and throbbing in face, sore neck, ringing in ears and vision affected ?

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Severe all back & shoulder pain/aches/uncomfortable. lump in right side of neck, feel shooting pain up back of head and right eye when i rub my neck?

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