Question 1

what could cause chronic headache? tension headache w/numbness almost 3 months no relief, vision blurry, nausea, mri/ mra/ ct/ blood work normal. right side head numbness. nsaids dont help. what to do next??

Accepted Answer

: An evaluation for Diabetes, Migraines and an Opthalmologic disorder is recommended. Additional studies may be ordered and a retinal exam is recommended.

Question 2

sharp pain in head neck pain like a tension headache sometimes earache and a numbness up from my nose to the top of my forhead. any idea? i

Accepted Answer

Tension Type: The headaches are usually bilateral and diffuse and often have tenderness in the cervical muscles and other muscles pain as well as the pericranial muscles. The management of episodic and chronic TTH consists of psychological support, physical therapy and pharmacotherapies. Hope it helps

Question 3

the left side of my forehead into my hairline has felt tight and uncomfortable for a few days. i cant tell if it feels numb or if maybe the muscle thats right there is tight. its not a tension headache, its just my forehead. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

: You do not need to do anything....just relax and remain worry free.
Unless the headache/pain increases, the muscle tension will go away.
Lear how to relax your muscles with slow deep breaths when you feel tense and the tension will go away in 5-10 minutes.

Question 4

i have had mild numbness in my left cheek on and off for several weeks now. have also had tension headaches?

Accepted Answer

Possible TMJ/clench : Sometimes you can get symptoms like this from profound clenching (from both daytime or night time clenching). Profound clenching can set off headaches as well. Most people underestimate how many headaches start from a dental cause.
But, any numbness needs follow up now. You could have a neurologic problem and i would not delay having it evaluated. An oral surgeon is a great place to start.

Question 5

i keep getting these tension headaches and i keep getting confused and i find it hard to concentrate. sometimes my hands, legs and feet go numb. most ?

Accepted Answer

Stress: I strongly recommend that you undergo stress management therapy. Discuss this with your physician who can refer you to the appropriate specialist. Your physician can examine you first to see if he/she agrees with my diagnosis.

Question 6

i am taking amytriptiline 10mg for tension headache for 6 weeks. have some tip of tongue numbness. is it side effect of medication?

Accepted Answer

Tongue paresthesia: Numbness, tingling sensation, and other symptoms involving the tongue are not uncommon side effects of amytriptiline (elavil). Keep in mind that combination of headache and tongue numbness may be due to a linked and more serious neurological condition and not necessarily be from the amytriptiline.

Question 7

numbness and tension headache on right side of head for ten days. er ct scan negative, dxd migraine. symptoms still persist mri scheduled for nov 2nd. no slurring, dilated pupils, drooping. wait for mri or go back to er?

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: If your question were simple or clear-cut, it would be different, but it isn't. It's unrealistic to expect the kind of answer you seek from docs who have no ethically sanctioned  physician-patient relationship with you.  HealthTap is no substitute for a thorough history and careful examination by a live doctor who's physically present. Any other response would be doing you a disservice.

Question 8

what causes a morning tension headache?

Accepted Answer

Unknown!: Tension headaches are characterized by dull, non-pulsatile discomfort on both sides of the temples and forehead. Typically last for 30-60 min or for days. Affect at least 40% of adults in any given year. Occur most commonly in the early morning and late afternoon. The morning variety is often triggered by lack of sleep, awkward sleeping positions, hangovers and caffeine withdrawal.  Cause unknown!

Question 9

what are common signs of a tension headache?

Accepted Answer

Well you might feel: Tension or stress prior to developing the full blown headache.  Headaches are complex.  Sometimes you notice certain things happen prior to your getting a headache.  This should be reported to your doctor.  Sometimes you get an aura - a sensation prior to a headache.  Report this to your doctor....
  There are so many headaches.  The more information you provide makes a better diagnosis.

Question 10

is there a cure for tension headache?

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There are treatments: There are a variety of treatments that range from over the counter medications like tylenol, (acetaminophen) to more involved treatment with medications similar to those used to prevent migraine and even anti-depressants have been used to treat chronic severe headaches. Treatment can take a great deal of patience, and often benefit from involvement of a neurologist with an interest in headache treatment.

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What could cause chronic headache? tension headache w/numbness almost 3 months no relief, vision blurry, nausea, mri/ mra/ ct/ blood work normal. right side head numbness. nsaids dont help. what to do next??

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Sharp pain in head neck pain like a tension headache sometimes earache and a numbness up from my nose to the top of my forhead. any idea? i

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The left side of my forehead into my hairline has felt tight and uncomfortable for a few days. i cant tell if it feels numb or if maybe the muscle thats right there is tight. its not a tension headache, its just my forehead. what do i do?

A member asked:

I have had mild numbness in my left cheek on and off for several weeks now. have also had tension headaches?

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I keep getting these tension headaches and i keep getting confused and i find it hard to concentrate. sometimes my hands, legs and feet go numb. most ?

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I am taking amytriptiline 10mg for tension headache for 6 weeks. have some tip of tongue numbness. is it side effect of medication?

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Numbness and tension headache on right side of head for ten days. er ct scan negative, dxd migraine. symptoms still persist mri scheduled for nov 2nd. no slurring, dilated pupils, drooping. wait for mri or go back to er?

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What causes a morning tension headache?

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