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05/01/2008 17:26
lmcclure4477
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 I am going through a really bad time right now. My neck and shoulder pain hurts so bad! My muscles are so tight even a muscle relaxer won't do the trick. I also think this pain is contributing to the really bad headaches I have been having for three weeks. Does anyone else get really bad headaches in the back of your head and in your temples? This pain makes me so lightheaded and out of it and I can't take it anymore! I am sick of feeling so out of it and I feel as though I can't keep my balance at times. I have such pressure in my head and it is shooting through my face and up the back of my head. I guess my questions are: Does anyone else experience this and if so, what do you do to help with the headache and pressure in your head? Any suggestions would be great!
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05/01/2008 17:30
cadburry
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 Yes, this is exactly what I live with on a daily basis. It makes me want to die. Its horrible. I know exactly how you feel.

The only time I got releife was when I went to the hospital and they gave me a shot of dilaudid, nothing else helps, or at least nothing that has been given to me so far.

I'm praying for you. I know how bad this hurts and it's impossible to have a life like this.
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05/01/2008 17:43
HAMPTON7026
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 I have had luck in the past with accupressure for headaches. Try placing your right thumb on the inside of the left hand in between the the thumb and pointer finger and push as hard as you can and hold for as long as you can. It usually helps with temple pain and headaches. I know it sounds crazy, but try it!!
Live one day a time, Never give up the fight!!
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05/01/2008 17:53
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 I am sitting here with my neck brace on because being on the computer hurts my neck and shoulder even more than usual. I have had a headache for 3 days now. My meds don't even touch any of the pain.

Barbara


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05/01/2008 18:15
Lonelyheart43
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 That is what I deal with every day also. My doctor put me on Mobic and topomax and it really seems to help but if not then I find warm compresses help too. The headaches do get so bad that I feel like the top of my head is going to blow off , then I have to go to the ER and get stronger pain meds. I will pray for you. Gentle hugs.
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05/01/2008 19:34
Barbkubacki
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 Topomax is for migraines right?

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05/01/2008 19:37
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 I take 150 mg at night to prevent them. I need to raise it up another 25 mg though. Not working so well anymore. My doc says I can only go up to 200 mg. But it is really an anti seziure med that works to prevent migranes.
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05/02/2008 05:01
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 I also have major pain in my neck which causes headaches. Nothing that I take helps at all. I do not remember the last time that from my shoulders up was not tight,stiff and extremely painful. I also have a neck brace to try at the desk but it does not work for me. All I can suggest is maybe trying a cold pak or even heat to your neck area to see if that helps to ease the pain alittle bit.

My thoughts are with you. {{Soft & Gentle Hugs}} to you also.

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05/02/2008 05:54
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 I have alot of neck pain too. With muscle spasims and tightness. I was recently told I have 2 bulging discs too. They tried shots but that didnt help. Only put me 750.00 deeper into debt and caused more stress trying to figure out how I am going to pay for it.
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05/02/2008 06:38
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 That just makes me so mad. The doctors say lets try this and we are so desperate to get rid of some of the pain that we try it. It doesn't work so we wasted our money. Next time we go in lets try this and we do it all over again looking for that miracle cure or atleast some relieve. I am having a really bad flare up for the last three weeks. I have spent $190.00 in medicines. That is just the co-pays for the medicines. We won't even talk about the co-pays for the doctors. Sometimes we know more for being on this site since someone from here has already gone through it. Thanks to all for the heads up.

Barbara


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