Chronic Tension Headache with depression

Hello!

I am a new memeber here, and this is my first time as a member of a depression message board.

I have been battling with depression for several years.  My recent bout has been going on for about 3 years!!

I too have been on the medication roller coaster, trying all sorts of AD's without much luck.  (Although I have given none more than 3 months trial)

My background:

10 years ago had acute bout of depression related to life events.  Lasted for about 9 months and was "cured" by Zoloft @ 100mgs over 3 months.  Was depression-free for 7 years.

3 years ago I suffered my second bout of depression and have not since recovered, although this seems very mild in comparison to my first bout.  This time I also have suffered from a chronic daily tension headache and neck/upper backache.  Have tried Zoloft again, but could not tolerate the side-effects after only 4 days.  Also have tried Prozac @ 20mgs with minor effect.

What I am wondering is, is tension headache a common symptom of major depression or is this very uncommon?

 

I am very fit and work out 3-4 times per week.  I am an avid heavy weight lifter, so there is some concern it is a physical injury incurred by this.  But,  I have been x-ray'd and mri'd to death only to have no answers other than "everything looks good".

 

I can think of no better place to get an answer than here!

 

Hi headache, welcome to healing well.  As far as I know of there is not a correlation between depression and chronic headaches.  Of course the symptoms of depression are different for everyone and could possibly bring about headaches I suppose.  The thing I would be concerned about would be since you state you life weights that you possibly have pulled a muscle, or tendon or have a slipped disk?  Down your entire back and neck, it may not hurt but could still be there.  Has any of this been checked?  All of these can cause headaches.  I hope you find the answers your looking for, and maybe someone will post who has experienced what your going through.  Take care and please do keep us update on how your doing.

Headache12 said...
Hello!

I am a new memeber here, and this is my first time as a member of a depression message board.

I have been battling with depression for several years.  My recent bout has been going on for about 3 years!!

I too have been on the medication roller coaster, trying all sorts of AD's without much luck.  (Although I have given none more than 3 months trial)

My background:

10 years ago had acute bout of depression related to life events.  Lasted for about 9 months and was "cured" by Zoloft @ 100mgs over 3 months.  Was depression-free for 7 years.

3 years ago I suffered my second bout of depression and have not since recovered, although this seems very mild in comparison to my first bout.  This time I also have suffered from a chronic daily tension headache and neck/upper backache.  Have tried Zoloft again, but could not tolerate the side-effects after only 4 days.  Also have tried Prozac @ 20mgs with minor effect.

What I am wondering is, is tension headache a common symptom of major depression or is this very uncommon?

 

I am very fit and work out 3-4 times per week.  I am an avid heavy weight lifter, so there is some concern it is a physical injury incurred by this.  But,  I have been x-ray'd and mri'd to death only to have no answers other than "everything looks good".

 

I can think of no better place to get an answer than here!

 My doctor said headache dose go's with it. I have somany things i could not tell what go's with what.