Question 1

in addition to the above, the red mass on my inner (right) eyelid has started to secrete a light yellow liquid. this happened for the first time this morning. there is also a dull pain behind my right eye.

Accepted Answer

Ophthalmologist: Consult an ophthalmologist for diagnosis and treatment. This is most likely a chalazion which has become infected and may require treatment with antibiotic drops and/ or oral medications. In the meantime applying  warm compresses are important.

Question 2

stabbing pain in right side of head when bending down or getting up from sitting. leaves aching head and ache behind right eye?

Accepted Answer

Postural headache: Headaches with a postural component it is always a red flag and need to be evaluated to exclude a lesion in the posterior fossa or a condition with low CSF pressure. Rec.: see an orofacial pain or headache specialist for further investigation and management.

Question 3

pain behind right eye for about a week, comes and goes and the pain is like a prodding ache that only lasts a few seconds at a time. i have also had double vision for over a year and decreased vision i think this was due to strabismus surgery last ye?

Accepted Answer

Eye surgery: Have you mentioned these pains to your ophthalmologist? Such fleeting pains are often due to irritability of a nerve or muscle. The symptom may be related to your prior eye surgery. Your ophthalmologist can best answer any question about these pains.

Question 4

head ache for 4 days pain behind right eye  going up in my whole head. gt dizzy 2day in 07 had brain bleed fixed had a mri/mra foumd no other weak ves?

Accepted Answer

See a neurologist: Pain behind eye is a sign of migraines. Medications can control your headaches.

Question 5

headache started at nape of neck and is now behind right eye also.  dull and pressured with a slight throb. is this tension headache?

Accepted Answer

Headache: No it is not tension type headache. See an orofacial pain or headache specialist for diagnosis evaluation and preventative treatment. Any headache must be viewed as a valid medical disorder and the headache assessment must be comprehensive. The proper diagnosis is the key to successful treatment.

Question 6

have had a pain behind right eye for a week now,  also get bouts of like water spots in front of same eye?

Accepted Answer

Consult an Opthalmol: Pain behind the right eye for a week needs to be checked by your doctor or an Opthalmologist to find the cause and appropriate treatment
You will need examination and check of the pressure in the eye to rule out glaucoma.And exam of your retina as well
This kind of pain can also come from Migraine sometimes

Question 7

sharp, shooting pain behind right eye, side of head and top of head. comes and goes for days. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Hemicrania continua: Is a rare continuous one-sided headache that never shifts sides. The typical presentation is a dull throbbing ache that is moderate to severe in intensity.  The primary area of pain is located in the ocular temporal region or in the occipital area. 
Rec.See a headache or orofacial pain specialist.

Question 8

mri was ordered bc of pain behind right eye, extreme fatigue.

Accepted Answer

Occipital focus: an occipital focus usually due to infection will commonly project pain to behind the eye. Check the occiput.

Question 9

chesty cough and stuff neck. every time i cough i get a pain in my head on the top! small pain behind right eye also. any idea?

Accepted Answer

Go to ER: Stuff neck and pain behind eye is not good symptom you should go to ER to R/O meningitis..

Question 10

can i take maxalt (rizatriptan) even though i took 2 excedrine pm. i am not feeling good. ha has returned for the second time today. pain behind right eye :(?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can: There is no interaction between the two. Remember, migraine headache should always be taken seriously and its nature established by a detailed history and focused examination by your physician.

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In addition to the above, the red mass on my inner (right) eyelid has started to secrete a light yellow liquid. this happened for the first time this morning. there is also a dull pain behind my right eye.

A member asked:

Stabbing pain in right side of head when bending down or getting up from sitting. leaves aching head and ache behind right eye?

A member asked:

Pain behind right eye for about a week, comes and goes and the pain is like a prodding ache that only lasts a few seconds at a time. i have also had double vision for over a year and decreased vision i think this was due to strabismus surgery last ye?

A member asked:

Head ache for 4 days pain behind right eye going up in my whole head. gt dizzy 2day in 07 had brain bleed fixed had a mri/mra foumd no other weak ves?

A member asked:

Headache started at nape of neck and is now behind right eye also. dull and pressured with a slight throb. is this tension headache?

A member asked:

Have had a pain behind right eye for a week now, also get bouts of like water spots in front of same eye?

A member asked:

Sharp, shooting pain behind right eye, side of head and top of head. comes and goes for days. what is this?

A member asked:

Mri was ordered bc of pain behind right eye, extreme fatigue.

A member asked:

Chesty cough and stuff neck. every time i cough i get a pain in my head on the top! small pain behind right eye also. any idea?

A member asked:

Can i take maxalt (rizatriptan) even though i took 2 excedrine pm. i am not feeling good. ha has returned for the second time today. pain behind right eye :(?

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