Question 1

do i have rheumatoid or osteo arthritis? i am female and age 65, in the last few months i have had pain, stiffness & swelling from base of skull down to my toes.  low grade headache with stiff neck.   arms are weakened as well as finger grip, shoulder pai

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There : There are specific guidelines for the early diagnosis and the definitive diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis that include symptoms , physical findinds and laboratory test . On the other hand there are guidelines for the diagnosis of osteoarthrtiis , the specialist is the rheumatologist , but a family practice doctor or an internist or a gereiatric doctor or a do or a gp could apply theses gudeliness and make the diagnosis and send you to the right specialist or treat you acordinly depending on the nature of your athritis.

Question 2

near my occipital lymph nodes on left side near base of skull i have pain to touch and if i bend neck downward.been a lil over a week now i have no other symptoms.seems to be slight swelling cant tell if node swelling or not. could this be cancer?

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: The most likely cause is infection or inflammation in the scalp around the occipital lymph nodes drainage. Since it is painful to touch, warm salt water compress application for 5 -10minutes twice daily might help. It is best , however, to see the PCP for evaluation and appropriate management.

Question 3

what would cause posterior cervical lymph node pain and swelling? r neck is swollen, pain from base of skull down to front of neck/throat

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Many possibilities.: There are a variety of things that could cause these problems at your age. Infections(cat scratch disease, mononucleosis), dental /sinus disease), are most often the cause. However, more serious problems occur in this age group. Please see your internest, ent. Or oral/maxillofacial surgeon asap.

Question 4

what might cause my pain at the base of skull?

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Anything: Headaches can come from fatigue, sleeping too much or too little, eye strain, sleep apnea, snoring, being dehydrated, having chronic sinusitis or allergies, too much caffeine or over the counter headache medication, high blood pressure or something more serious like a tumor. See your doctor and get checked.

Question 5

base of skull hurts why i type all day and night?

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Headaches: Your headaches could be coming from tension, dehydration, lack of sleep/poor sleep, skipping meals, stress, teeth grinding, sleep apnea/snoring, or chronic sinus problems among other things. See a doctor to get checked out so you can get some help for your headaches.

Question 6

what causes headaches at base of skull?

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Arthritis: Cervical spine arthritis, among others, can cause such headaches.  Talk to your doctor about your symptoms. Try to look for a pattern, when do they start, any activities that triggers them, etc.

Question 7

pain at base of skull on both sides sometimes goes away although there may still be a feeling of pressure just getting over a cold, can hurt coughing?

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Neuritis: 20&#x27;s male with bilateral pain base of skull that increases w. Coughing might have occipital neuritis, chiari malformatiion or other problem.  A neurologist might be best specialist to diagnose and advise.

Question 8

left side base of skull feels pressured and causing headaches. help?

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Need consultation: Many headaches that are not able to be diagnosed are caused from TMJ and muscle dysfunction.  Consult with a dentist that treats a lot of TMJ patients for an evaluation.

Question 9

what can cause headaches at the base of skull and tingling and pain all over the body?

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Fibromyalgia: 25 y fem. with &quot;headaches &amp; tingling &amp; pain all over&quot;. Anxiety &amp; hyperventilation can evoke such symptoms. A general medical evaluation with a primary care doctor is needed to rule out systemic disorders. If no specific findings, then Fibromyalgia becomes a consideration, and a Rheumatologist&#x27;s evaluation might be helpful.

Question 10

why would i have a headache at the base of skull where neck meets on the sides just off center?

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The following may be: If a quite focal headache over the back of skull, could be occipital neuralgia, perhaps there is a problem in your neck such as a facet arthropathy, or a disc rupture.  Perhaps this is a muscle contraction headache or even an atypical migraine.  See your doctor, get examined and even get imaging studies.

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Do i have rheumatoid or osteo arthritis? i am female and age 65, in the last few months i have had pain, stiffness & swelling from base of skull down to my toes. low grade headache with stiff neck. arms are weakened as well as finger grip, shoulder pai

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Near my occipital lymph nodes on left side near base of skull i have pain to touch and if i bend neck downward.been a lil over a week now i have no other symptoms.seems to be slight swelling cant tell if node swelling or not. could this be cancer?

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What would cause posterior cervical lymph node pain and swelling? r neck is swollen, pain from base of skull down to front of neck/throat

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What might cause my pain at the base of skull?

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Base of skull hurts why i type all day and night?

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What causes headaches at base of skull?

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Pain at base of skull on both sides sometimes goes away although there may still be a feeling of pressure just getting over a cold, can hurt coughing?

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Left side base of skull feels pressured and causing headaches. help?

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What can cause headaches at the base of skull and tingling and pain all over the body?

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Why would i have a headache at the base of skull where neck meets on the sides just off center?

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