I have had a chronic daily headache for the past 6 months. The headache is a pressure on both sides of my head, radiating from the temples down into my ears and around the back of my head and down into my jaw. The pressure feeling is practically a constant pain, without ever subsiding. I experience dizziness, light sensitivity, occasional ear ringing sensations, slight visual disturbances and inability to mentally focus at times. I have now consulted 2 Neurologists, during this time I have had a CT of the head, MRI of the Head and Neck, MRA of the Neck, used Nortriptyline, Topiramate and Gabapentin, all with no prevail. I have used half a dozen over the counter pain killers, used Lidocaine Nasal Spray, had blood tested, tried 2 different muscle relaxers, had Chiropractic Manipulations, had several deep tissue massages and had my vision and teeth checked by other doctors, even used 2 different mouth guards. The headache is having a severe detriment to my life. I am a college student, who is unable to focus in class. My headache keeps me from going outdoors and enjoying the activities that I enjoy doing. My motivation levels have dropped significantly and prevent me from working out. I have gained 15 pounds over the last 2 months. I have no control over my life because the only things I can do without being in pain is to sit in my dark, cold apartment. With everything I had tried, I have seen no decrease in headache pain or occurrences. So far the only thing that has SOMEWHAT reduced the headache pain is the Lidocaine Nasal Spray. I see my current Neurologist in 2 weeks. I personally feel that he has no idea what is wrong with me. If you have any thoughts or suggestions, please let me know. I am willing to try just about anything at this point.
Hi well as going through your history u haven't mention the reports of your ct and MRI which would be very helpful in diagnosis your problems as far as u r history shows classical signs of migrant if all the radiological investigation are with in normal limits. So migraine is the most common in female and the attack is followed by aura and aggravated by bright light, sounds, pungent odor.