Chiari Malformation vs Tension Headache

Hello all!

I’m at the end of a very difficult week. On Wednesday I was advised by my family doctor to go directly to the nearest ER after I described my symptoms over the phone. I woke up after a nap on Tuesday afternoon, and felt intense pain at my Foramen magnum (base of the skull) and down to both shoulders and shoulder blades, plus throughout the length of the cervical spine and upper thoracic spine. They did a CT on me and the doctor said it was a tension headache. Then gave me tramadol that doesn’t work. I’m still in intense pain, and unfortunately can’t bring the scan with me to my appointment with my new Lyme literate doctor (who wants to see it) next Tuesday.

When I have tension headaches, they’re always at the side of each temple. Can this actually be a long term tension headache in an area I’ve never had one, or could it be a Chiari Malformation?

Hoping that those with Chiari Malformation chime in. Thank you

BnotAfraid said...
If indeed they are tension head aches.

I would try relaxation techniques

Insight Timer is a free app for cell phones. Try and see if something works for you.

Peacel
Trina

Thank you! I actually ordered the DNRS DVDs at the request of my new doctor. It calms pain, stress, tension, and basically retrains your whole limbic system.