I Have Been Having Neckache/pain And Headaches Over The Last

Posted on Fri, 17 May 2019

Question: I have been having neckache/pain and headaches over the last 10-11 days.
4/8/19 Headache after orgasm. Subsided after a minute but did not go away that day.
Headaches continued for a few days which is unusual for me.
4/11/19 called my doctor and expressed my concern on what's been going on.
They said to go to ER. They did a CTA scan, blood work, and medication through IV for headache. CTA scan was ok. Sent me home.
I Have had mild headaches every day since this started and have been taking Aleve and have taken Tylenol too. It has helped to some degree.
4/19/19 This morning I got up and I felt fine for an hour or so but neck pain and headache returned and was quite uncomfortable. The neck ache/pain is at the back of neck mostly on the right side and hurts more when I turn my head to the right and my neck is tight. Also have headache in forehead around eyes. I took an Aleve a few hours ago and it helped but not completed gone. Since the CTA scan ruled out any vascular problem, could this just be a muscular problem or could it be a cervical spine problem. I'm wondering if I should wait it out and continue treating at home or go see my doctor.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
The problem may be the neck too. Blood pressure changes to consider also.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service.

I have read your query and here is my advice.

Since the CTA ruled out any intracerebral condition that may be linked to your headaches, I think that you should not be worried about anything serious.

Other conditions to consider include unstable blood pressure, occipital neuralgia ( from compression of the upper cervical nerves so, the neck may be involved too).

Discuss with your Doctor for further examinations and treatment.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

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