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Posted 10/20/2014 10:49 PM (GMT 0)
I woke up feeling good today and I worked out left the house. I've been running errands, I'm at target right now and my head started hurting again. I feel all this pressure at the top and back of my head and my thoughts went right back to it being a tumor. I even feel like I'm walking g sideways. Although I'm pretty sure I'm not. I'm freaking out. I need some reassurance it's not a brain tumor and I'm not about to die.
Posted 10/20/2014 11:25 PM (GMT 0)
It is NOT a tumor! (Said in my best Arnold voice) Have you been to get a massage at all recently? I'm telling you it will help. Tension headaches happen quite often. So much so, that you definitely think something serious is wrong. Also, a real panic attack trigger for me is the lighting at Target, Walmart, etc. Maybe that in combination with your headache is what made you feel a little dizzy, or sideways. My motto is that if any pain or illness lasts for three weeks, then it's time to see the doctor. If peace of mind is what you need, there's no harm in that.
Posted 10/20/2014 11:29 PM (GMT 0)
This is years I've death with neck head issues. So way longer then 3 weeks! It hurts right on top of my head right now, ugh
Posted 10/20/2014 11:30 PM (GMT 0)
It's not a tumor! It's that dang anxiety rearing its ugly head. Just get out of the situation and you will feel better. Take a couple minutes in the car to calm down before you get back on the road. Target or Walmart or any of those big busy stores can freak us all out sometimes. Just remember how good of a day you had today and that this situation is only temporary. you will feel better soon:)
Posted 10/20/2014 11:32 PM (GMT 0)
JF, have you been to the doctor? That's more than enough time that you've been suffering. I know you saw the doctor recently, but have you considered a neurologist for headaches? I see one. No biggie.
Posted 10/20/2014 11:35 PM (GMT 0)
Also though, tension headaches can be chronic. I was in the ER once for sharp shooting pains in my head that I called my brain pains. Had a CT done and nothin. It was all from neck and should tension pinching something that was causing shooting pains. I don't go to the hospital almost ever, but this pain brought me there and still it all stemmed back to stress.
Posted 10/20/2014 11:51 PM (GMT 0)
Omg a neurologist really? Yes I've been to the dr, my GP said its a nerve in my neck. But I'm freaking the hell out.
Posted 10/20/2014 11:58 PM (GMT 0)
Jf03, how long have you been having these headaches exactly? You said years, right?
My point is, I am not a physician but, if it was a tumor wouldn't you start having some very serious and disturbing symptoms other than neck and head pain by now?

I am pretty sure it is not a tumor. Trust me! I can't think rational and logical when it comes to my health worries LOL but my lazy logic boosts up and works hard to reassure a dear friend :) You are fine.

Take deep breath, we are with you <3 feel better soon :)
Posted 10/21/2014 12:01 AM (GMT 0)
I have the same issues from a car accident years ago neck & head problems .. Also I've obsessed over the darn tumor . I had ct scans n of course I'm fine. I had to beg my dr and ER drs for them and I was always fine.. I had the pains the dizziness the seeing stars nauseas-ness .. The whole nine.! I was convinced it was a tumor but it never was. I can assure you you're fine (=
Posted 10/21/2014 12:04 AM (GMT 0)
Oh gosh, I didn't mean to scare you! The neurologist I see specializes in headaches/migraines so he has a better knowledge of what meds to prescribe when I go through headache episodes.

For example, I have meds I take when I get a migraine. Then I have a mild muscle relaxer to take for tension headaches. A GP is great, but sometimes someone who specializes in something can give you a little peace of mind. That's all I meant! Most of my headaches are tension and my tension headaches have cause pinched nerves that make them worse, hence the muscle relaxer! Neurologist does not equal scary!
Posted 10/21/2014 12:17 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone!! I love it here! I'm terrified to get a CT Scan, although I bet if I got one the headaches would go away. This fear has kicked up even more lately since that story of that poor girl from my area found out she has a massive brain tumor and moved to Oregan to partake in death with dignity on November 1. Freaked me out so bad I can't stop thinking about it.
Posted 10/21/2014 12:18 AM (GMT 0)
Oh my gosh, I read that story! Cried when I watched her video. It is so sad....
Posted 10/21/2014 12:20 AM (GMT 0)
Right?! It's so sad!!! But I can't stop imagining it's me. I can see myself getting bad news and having to say goodbye to my kids. Omg that sounds so horrible. Especially since that poor girl is living out my worst fear.
Posted 10/21/2014 12:21 AM (GMT 0)
I totally get that walking sideways dizzy feeling with anxiety! I love to shop but like someone said, those dang fluorescent lights can get me randomly.

Have you ever used essential oils for your headaches? I get sinus/tension headaches and the last 2, I broke out my oils (that I usually just diffuse for air freshener). I inhaled lavender and peppermint and my headaches were gone with in 10 minutes. I now carry a rollerball stick that has lavender & peppermint and use it even for anxiety! Got it out today waiting at my psychiatrists office and it calmed me?! I buy young living oils from eBay.

I'm sorry your Target trip was screwed up from anxiety and health worries. Happens to the best of us :(

Tomorrow is a new beginning. Treat yourself to a warm bath tonight if you can once you get your kids to bed.

Hugs!
Lisa
Posted 10/21/2014 12:41 AM (GMT 0)
I get the shooting pains and neck tension and all that stuff too. It scares me too, but I have to remind myself that it has been happening for a long time and it is nothing, just like always!! I've had these bad headaches the past few days. I was getting all worked up about it and then I realized, oh yeah...I've been coughing a ton and it is most noticeable when I cough. Duh. I took some tylenol and it went away. Another thing I've heard is that if a normal dose of OTC medication helps, then it isn't anything to worry about. I had a nurse tell me that when I called the nurse line once because I was convinced I was having an aneurysm.

I read that story too. So heartbreaking. I actually have to stay away from things like that. I obsess over it and it's really bad for me. Someone pointed out recently that the news doesn't give us all the good stories. How many "another 90 year old woman baked a cake" , or something like that :), would anyone be interested in? Horrible things happen, but thinking about it every day 1) isn't going to stop it and 2) just zaps the joy out of the days we have.
Posted 10/21/2014 1:08 AM (GMT 0)
I know JF, it's so awful. I'm just personally glad she gets to make this choice for herself and go the way she wants to.

MissGigi, I HATE watching the news! It's so depressing on all levels of life! I pay attention to the weather and that's about it.
Posted 10/21/2014 1:48 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you all so much for your kind words and understanding. I don't know how I would right now without your support. I'm
So grateful to have found this forum. I know this is not the first I have posted on this topic and I'm sure it won't be the last. :)
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