Question 1

awful head ache, which began 7 days ago at base of skull and back of neck. base of skull and neck pain worse with movement, causes?

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You have been evalau: From your  background information I see you have been evaluated. Was the MRI of the brain or the neck? How was the diagnosis of benign intercranial hypertension made? When you discuss this with your physician. Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker  and can cause headaches. Was it given for headaches. Your physician can help clarify this.

Question 2

pain above rt eye, starts where eye and nose meet & goes up over eyebrow into forehead, & in back of neck at base of skull. cough & motion, pain worse?

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Please call provider: This would need entailed evaluation by your physician. It could be benign as tension and migraine headaches but it could also be due to serious medical condition that needs urgent medical attention

Question 3

pain at base of skull left side sometimes goes into my head did a mri 2months ago said no tumors what could cause this pain?

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Occipital pain: An occipital neuralgia could be the source of your pain.  The sternocledomastoid, splenius capitus, and levator scapulae muscles all insert in that general area.  If the MRI is normal consider an extracranial source of your pain.

Question 4

daily occipital headaches, pulse in head, pain at base of skull rt side, muffled hearing, dizzy looking. causes

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Headaches: The cause of the headaches are variable. Inflammation if the occipital nerve, a pinched nerve in the cervical spine, TMJ disorder, and mastoiditis are leading contenders. See a headache expert to determine the type of headache and to develop a course of treatment.

Question 5

i have two painless lumps in the back of my head at base of skull. started with one small one, then a bigger one right below. should i be concerned?

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I would get them che: Painless lumps at the base of the neck could represent a variety of different things including cancer. Generally red swollen and painful lymph nodes might represent infection however painless swellings may be more concerning.

Question 6

stiffness in upper neck , base of skull. i've had it for about 2 months, can not find any relief .stabbing pains +can hardly move head?

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Myofascial: This could be many things, from a simple sprain strain to myofascial neck pain to occipital neuralgia. Would advise you see a physiatrist or neurologist, who will determine first whether or not you need a ct scan of the head done, based on the severity and pattern of your headaches.

Question 7

sharp pain on top of right side of head closer to the middle. tender to touch. also radiates through middle of head to the base of skull.

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Neuralgia: This sounds like neuralgia which is an irritable superficial nerve in the scalp and usually clears without specific therapy. Tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen may help. See your physician if symptoms persist or worsen,however.

Question 8

i think im having a muscle spasm at de back of my head near base of skull help?

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Use NSAIDs: Anti-inflammatory could help as first step, if pain and spasm persists then see your doctor.

Question 9

been having dull pain right side of base of skull, shoots to the right side of the top of my head and right side behind my eye. ?

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Pain: Hard to tell from your description but it sounds like a neck or cervical neuralgia or muscle spasm but if its persistent you should get it looked at. You can try warm compresses and ibuprofen as well.

Question 10

hi, does spinal csf leak cause a heavy head feeling in the base of skull?

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: CSF leak is a serious thing.. Your symptoms  do not sound to be from that. If they persist pl have your MD check you

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Awful head ache, which began 7 days ago at base of skull and back of neck. base of skull and neck pain worse with movement, causes?

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Pain above rt eye, starts where eye and nose meet & goes up over eyebrow into forehead, & in back of neck at base of skull. cough & motion, pain worse?

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Pain at base of skull left side sometimes goes into my head did a mri 2months ago said no tumors what could cause this pain?

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Daily occipital headaches, pulse in head, pain at base of skull rt side, muffled hearing, dizzy looking. causes

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I have two painless lumps in the back of my head at base of skull. started with one small one, then a bigger one right below. should i be concerned?

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Stiffness in upper neck , base of skull. i've had it for about 2 months, can not find any relief .stabbing pains +can hardly move head?

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Sharp pain on top of right side of head closer to the middle. tender to touch. also radiates through middle of head to the base of skull.

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I think im having a muscle spasm at de back of my head near base of skull help?

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Been having dull pain right side of base of skull, shoots to the right side of the top of my head and right side behind my eye. ?

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Hi, does spinal csf leak cause a heavy head feeling in the base of skull?

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