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Posted 1/14/2016 12:12 AM (GMT 0)
For the last several months I have had pains in the back of my head. It's not a headache. Just pain. I've had brain mri it was fine. I've taken muscle relaxers, headache medicine...nothing makes this go away! I developed health anxiety in April 2015. I'm not on anything. But I have fear that when small random things happen to me I assume the worst. I google everything allll the time. Can these pains I have everyday all day be anxiety?
Posted 1/14/2016 12:34 AM (GMT 0)
head aches are not usually part of the anxiety pain pattern. you need to see a neurologist is my guess
Posted 1/14/2016 12:45 AM (GMT 0)
It's not a headache. It's pain like tension. And I have seen neurologist.
Posted 1/14/2016 5:07 AM (GMT 0)
Tension will happen with anxiety. I get tension aches often. They always start in my back and end up in my head i hate it and my anxiety is the cause. I have had every test in the book done to me and I am fine.
Posted 1/14/2016 5:21 AM (GMT 0)
Scalp tension is pretty common, i have it, more often in my jaws, you are fine try some of the resources here. Peace

Larry ***
Posted 1/14/2016 10:00 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to the forum I am pleased you have found us.

Health anxiety can be a tough on to deal with and if left untreated it can really take over your life so it's important to address it.

The main thing to remember with health anxiety is to not google your symptoms as this will only make things worse.

Anxiety can cause all sorts of symptoms both physical and mental including the ones you have mentioned. I would suggest you speak with your doctor and see what they suggest as a lot can be done to help such as taking medication or doing some talking therapy such as CBT.

We have some good links in our resources to self help so take a look when you have the time and keep posting here so we can help support you.

Hibee
Posted 1/14/2016 10:40 AM (GMT 0)
Hello CGreen and welcome to HW :)

It is anxiety related and yes it feels like it happens "all the time" unfortunately and the more you concentrate on it, you will feel it there.
The muscles at your back are connected to the muscles of your neck and head, this is a fact and the more you strain yourself with anxiety, the more they are going to feel warm, achy, burning and stinging. All of these are sensations of muscle straining issues.

You did good by seeing a neurologist first, so no need to worry. It is nothing serious.

But as Hibee mentioned, focus more on treating your health anxiety problem (preferably with therapy) because it will make your life very difficult.

keep us updated <3
Posted 1/14/2016 4:51 PM (GMT 0)
Hi C.G. and welcome!

You've received some great advice already, so I will just add one more suggestion...

...Progressive Muscle Relaxation is an exercise which can be very helpful in relieving tension...the likely cause of your pain .

In the Resources at the top of the main forum page here, you'll find instructions for this in the 'Stress Relieving Exercises' link.

Give this a try...as well as the above advice and you'll be on your way to feeling better, I'm sure.

Post with us anytime for anxiety support!

Scaredy Cat
Posted 1/14/2016 7:32 PM (GMT 0)
Wow... thank you guys for your sweet and welcoming comments! This has been quite the journey for me. I never had health anxiety until this past year. A Doctor had misdiagnosed me with Lupus over the TELEPHONE! And the previous year (2013) my Dad died of a massive heart attack while I was pregnant with my 2nd son, very unexpected. So these events have just caused me to develop the worst health anxiety. I assume the worst on anything! I google ALL the time! Ever since I had that awful headache that took months to go away. This horrible aches/pains have not gone away! I'm new to anxiety - I actually have an appointment with my PCP tomorrow to talk about this. I had tried Lexapro in the Summer but it made my eye lids and calf muscles twitch so I quit. Can infact anxiety cause me to have all day/every day pains in the back of my head? Of course you know 'anxiety' makes me assume the worst like something awful is happening to me! I am 29 years old and a Momma to a 2 and 5 year old. I just want to get this under control and get back to enjoying my life and not focusing on my 'health' and that 'what ifs' anymore. Thank yall! blush
Posted 1/14/2016 8:54 PM (GMT 0)
C.G.,

It is astonishing the symptoms that anxiety can cause!

It's also easy to see how your experiences would be triggers for health related anxiety. I am so sorry to hear about your dad and your misdiagnosed scare! :( :(

If the health anxiety is your biggest challenge, we have great self help material specific for this in our Resources...so be sure and take advantage of them. The suggested exercises are effective if practiced regularly! (let me know if you have trouble finding them and I'll post them directly)

Keep posting for support and sharing. We are here to listen anytime!

S.C.
Posted 1/14/2016 11:39 PM (GMT 0)
If you could post them for me it would be great. I'm still new on here. Trying to figure this site out. 💜
Posted 1/15/2016 3:37 AM (GMT 0)
Here you go.:)

Health Anxiety - A Self Help Guide:

 

www.nhs.uk/conditions/hypochondria/pages/introduction.aspx

 

Helping health Anxiety

 

www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_id=53

 

Health Anxiety- The Super Scanner

 

www.get.gg/docs/SuperScanner.pdf
Posted 1/15/2016 1:10 PM (GMT 0)
Go see a Chiropractor, and get an adjustment done. I had the same problem.
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