
Head Pain, Neck Pain. What Could It Be? No Fever.

I am happy to help with your question.
The chances of it being a tumor are very small, as tumors do not usually manifest with the symptoms you describe.
Your symptoms are most consistent with what we call tension-type headache. Your symptoms are a little different than normal, in that you do not experience a typical headache. But, if this is what is going on, your symptoms could be the result of similar process, which is tightness of the scalp muscles. This would fit with your neck pain, as the scalp muscles communicate with the neck muscles.
Not being able to examine you, this is of course an educated guess and not a diagnosis. Only a face to face examination with a qualified clinician can result in an accurate diagnosis.
I hope this helps. Please feel free to follow up, if needed.
Best,
Dr. Schwartz


Your additional description is even more consistent with tension-type headache and less consistent with a tumor. That should reassure you. You do not need an MRI. Tumors present with either excruciating constant headache, or unmistakable neurologic symptoms, like dropping things.
The treatment for tension type headache is a combination of relaxation techniques and headache relieving medications. Your doctor will be able to prescribe specific approaches in both areas.
Best regards,
Dr. Schwartz


Yes, it is quite possible that a tension headache can make it hard to focus. Also, the stress (tension) that often contributes to the headache can make it hard to focus, independent of the headache itself.
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Best regards,
Dr. Schwartz

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