Hi. I am looking for answers for my partner who suffers from debilitating pain in the back of his head. It has been continual for many years, varies from moderate to severe and leaves him dependent on very strong pain medication. No tests have shown anything to cause this and I m just wondering: a) if there s other tests or ideas you may have of the cause of pain in the back of the head or b) how to better manage the constant pain he is in. Thanks
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor .com I am Chat Doctor. Mariano Into Bruno Mascaras, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns.  Two common causes for constant Pain in Back of Head are1. Problems inside Skull 2. Problems in Cervical Spine (Neck Bones) If we do the following tests, we can find the cause 1. MRI Brain2. MRI Cervical Spine including CV JunctionBased on the findings of MRI, we have to manage the pain Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow-up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.