Question 1

would a brain tumor headache make your head sore to touch when pressed?  feel tender spots and intermittent pain in back of head on one side, sometimes goes up to ear and temple. going on for a year several times a month. normal neuro exam but no mri

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Tumor: A brain tumor is protected by the skull and wouldn't be tender to the touch. Your symptom is highly suggestive of a pinched occipital nerve which exits the neck at the base of the skull and travels up the scalp, behind the ear and toward the temple. Consult a neurologist and appropriate testing and treatment will be obtained.

Question 2

hi im having headaches that are at the lower back of my head it feels like lighting strikes its intermittent and i feel weird when that happens ?

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Time to see doctor: Most people get a headache at some time, such as from colds, infections, lack of sleep, too much driving, long hours on the computer, stress at work, etc... A bad or increasing headache, recurrent headache, weird headache, or with other worrisome symptoms (such as this case of "lightning strikes") should be evaluated by one's primary care doctor or the ER.

Question 3

what could cause intermittent tingling to the back of my head ?

Accepted Answer

Nerve compression: Mild C2 nerve root compression at the neck if there is not any other symptoms.

Question 4

getting an intermittent dull pain in the back right side of my head. is it just tension?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Possibly, but one would need to examine the back of the head, and neck structures to make a more accurate decision.

Question 5

what could be cause of intermittent pressure that pulsates in the back of my head? no pain, just pressure which seems to pulsate or throb at times.

Accepted Answer

Exam: Never postpone an examination and r CT scanwith a pulsing sensation in your head- get checked or go to ER ASAP!

Question 6

got punched in the head 6 months ago, no symptoms except now i feel some intermittent pressure in the back of the head recently. could this be a hemotoma?

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: Hematomas form immediately after disruption of tissues and their effects are present soon after formation, not 6 months later. The chance of this being some hematoma inside your skull approach zero. Outside your skull it would only be a transient cosmetic issue. These symptoms are unrelated to the event.

Question 7

for about 1 week now i've been having intermittent sharp pain on my left temple and towards the back of head some i.m 55 yrs. old i have crohn's disease with a colostomy.  could this be neuralagia? what should i do. is there anything i can do at home?

Accepted Answer

Considerations: This could represent trigeminal neuralgia V-1, but could also be a sign of giant cell arteritis, and even a migraine variant.  See your physician, get evaluated, and start appropriate therapy.  There is truly little you can "do at home", as troublesome possibilities need to be addressed and ruled out.

Question 8

stiff neck/left, few mos w/intermittent headaches in front/on top of head. feel oddly shaped hard immovable lump in back of neck below hairline, even with bottom of ear, just left of spine,  i dont think its a lymph node from location. causes?

Accepted Answer

Mastoid: What you described seems to be the normal mastoid process. It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor. 
Wish you good health!

Question 9

can you have a migraine or residual sinus fluid buildup for a month? i have intermittent pressure in l. forehead and occasional grip or tingling in whole forehead/back of head. mri mon to be safes ent said nasal clear w camera after 2 wks swollen?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: Agree with the described approach, and the first task is to assure sinus issues are finished.  Next, address cause of headache, which could be a migraine pattern, but may also be due to alternative causation.  A neurologist might be next logical step, and if migraine, medications are available to control and even prevent the headaches.

Question 10

my back is fused.just had a head on auto collision. now i have loss of use left arm and hand"intermittent " and terrible back pain leg pain foot pain internal problems can't tell if im pooping or peeing till it's to late. i drop things i can't remember th

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See you Doc: These are all serious issues and may represent a spinal cord injury or significant nerve compression. The bowel and bladder issues concern me the most. You need to be checked out.

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Would a brain tumor headache make your head sore to touch when pressed? feel tender spots and intermittent pain in back of head on one side, sometimes goes up to ear and temple. going on for a year several times a month. normal neuro exam but no mri

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Hi im having headaches that are at the lower back of my head it feels like lighting strikes its intermittent and i feel weird when that happens ?

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What could cause intermittent tingling to the back of my head ?

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Getting an intermittent dull pain in the back right side of my head. is it just tension?

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What could be cause of intermittent pressure that pulsates in the back of my head? no pain, just pressure which seems to pulsate or throb at times.

A member asked:

Got punched in the head 6 months ago, no symptoms except now i feel some intermittent pressure in the back of the head recently. could this be a hemotoma?

A member asked:

For about 1 week now i've been having intermittent sharp pain on my left temple and towards the back of head some i.m 55 yrs. old i have crohn's disease with a colostomy. could this be neuralagia? what should i do. is there anything i can do at home?

A member asked:

Stiff neck/left, few mos w/intermittent headaches in front/on top of head. feel oddly shaped hard immovable lump in back of neck below hairline, even with bottom of ear, just left of spine, i dont think its a lymph node from location. causes?

A member asked:

Can you have a migraine or residual sinus fluid buildup for a month? i have intermittent pressure in l. forehead and occasional grip or tingling in whole forehead/back of head. mri mon to be safes ent said nasal clear w camera after 2 wks swollen?

A member asked:

My back is fused.just had a head on auto collision. now i have loss of use left arm and hand"intermittent " and terrible back pain leg pain foot pain internal problems can't tell if im pooping or peeing till it's to late. i drop things i can't remember th

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