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Question: So I went back to ER tonight and they said I have followed up with doctor and I should be fine. They would not perform ct scan because I had one 3 weeks ago and they said that is not healthy. They also said my symptoms do not point out classic symptoms of anyuresm. My head and the back top is tender like quarter size. Also my jaw above ears is tender and ears are still ringing. The doctor and nurse said im perfectly healthy and I needed to find somwthing for anxiety. My face feels like it never relaxes and I have to stop and make my self relax. I was given antibiotic in case it is sinuses and pain meds. Told me to either see my doc next week or see a nuerologist. Irrgardless I cant afford to keep going and cant afford mri. Its just that places in scalp are tender and when I am up my neck and scalp hurt and feel like to s of pressure. Now my nerves are bothering me and I feel scared and nauseas. :(
Brief Answer:
No worries, Anxiety tension headaches, Possible ENT infection
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and understand your concern. History of anxiety explains a few things in current complaints. partial headaches and muscle tightness are all very common on migraine and tension headaches secondary to anxiety. Not to speak of aneurysm, Age of 31 is too young to have aneurysms with out any underlying structural disorder. So yes, your doctor did a right thing by not repeating CT just done a few weeks back.
Now the tender preauricular area and ringing indicates ear infection with middle ear involvement. Also called tinnitus. Anxiolytics and antidepressants may also cause this ringing.
Ringing ear is a trouble you get when your inner ear apparatus also called labyrinth gets compromised. Now what compromises it? Infections, trauma, medicines specially antidepressants anxiolytics or opioid painkillers like tramadol can all cause that. Muffled sounds, clogged ear canals, loss of equilibrium and balance, difficulty hearing and buzzing sensations are all very likely of the tinnitus Aspirin or any other NSAID for headaches may also cause this buzzing sounds. Avoid diet and cola beverages and caffeine etc,
there are wide array of managements options for this buzzing ear. Electrical stimulations like cochlear implants, rTMS, Neuromonics, COunselling, support groups, surgical correction of underlying disease, most like meniere's disease , Many homeopathic supplements like gingko biloba, antioxidant supplements, niacin and acupuncture also help.
But right now. all you need is take some antibiotics you were prescribed with and wait for it to resolve. If the issue did not resolve then you will be referred to an otorhinolaryngologist for further correlation.
rest as far as headaches and muscle spasms are concerned, ni the evil of anxiety from the bud. take some anxiolytics and psychotherapy sessions. Diet and lifestyle modifications for migraine and symptomatic treatment with muscle relaxants and pain killers would suffice.
I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
may the odds be ever in your favour.
Regards
Khan
No worries, Anxiety tension headaches, Possible ENT infection
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and understand your concern. History of anxiety explains a few things in current complaints. partial headaches and muscle tightness are all very common on migraine and tension headaches secondary to anxiety. Not to speak of aneurysm, Age of 31 is too young to have aneurysms with out any underlying structural disorder. So yes, your doctor did a right thing by not repeating CT just done a few weeks back.
Now the tender preauricular area and ringing indicates ear infection with middle ear involvement. Also called tinnitus. Anxiolytics and antidepressants may also cause this ringing.
Ringing ear is a trouble you get when your inner ear apparatus also called labyrinth gets compromised. Now what compromises it? Infections, trauma, medicines specially antidepressants anxiolytics or opioid painkillers like tramadol can all cause that. Muffled sounds, clogged ear canals, loss of equilibrium and balance, difficulty hearing and buzzing sensations are all very likely of the tinnitus Aspirin or any other NSAID for headaches may also cause this buzzing sounds. Avoid diet and cola beverages and caffeine etc,
there are wide array of managements options for this buzzing ear. Electrical stimulations like cochlear implants, rTMS, Neuromonics, COunselling, support groups, surgical correction of underlying disease, most like meniere's disease , Many homeopathic supplements like gingko biloba, antioxidant supplements, niacin and acupuncture also help.
But right now. all you need is take some antibiotics you were prescribed with and wait for it to resolve. If the issue did not resolve then you will be referred to an otorhinolaryngologist for further correlation.
rest as far as headaches and muscle spasms are concerned, ni the evil of anxiety from the bud. take some anxiolytics and psychotherapy sessions. Diet and lifestyle modifications for migraine and symptomatic treatment with muscle relaxants and pain killers would suffice.
I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
may the odds be ever in your favour.
Regards
Khan
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