Question: Hi Doctor,
I had been diagnosed with
Cervical Spondylosis an year and half before. I had gone through
physiotherapy for a week and I felt better that time but I use to get neck pain very frequently (I work in front of the computer 9-10 hours a day).From last 4-5 months I started getting half sided headache throughout the day and sometimes ,aura (seeing zigzag patterns ,goes away after 30 mins , without headache) .
My
neurologist prescribed me to take following tablets
1.Topirol 25 - 2 tablets at bed time
2.Betacap TR 40 - One tablet morning time
Recently,one of my Aura incident got little extreme and I was not able to recongize people/not able understand what they are speaking , it seems . As per the Doctor suggestion went for following tests..
1.MRI of BRAIN (plain and Contrast) - No abnormalities seen
2.Screening of C-spine - Findings as below:
Focal fatty marrow change noted in the body of C2 vertebra.
Mild
disc dehydration is noted at all levels.
C3-4, C4-5 & C5-6: Small posterocentral disc bulges indenting the
thecal sac. No extension into neural foramina. No obvious
nerve root compression.
Is my migraine/headache related to my neck problem? If yes, is there any Cure?
Guide me on my next action to be taken..consult Orthopedic surgeon?
Should I still continue with the migraine tablets?
Migraine tablets gives me side effects like slight
depression at times(lack of interest in the work) and nightmares(getting strange dreams at night) . On the days when I get neck pain I get only 3-4 hours of sleep at night and will get up with headache.I also noticed that when I get Migraine Aura , I suffer from neck pain. Please help in suggesting a permanent solution preferably.
Thanks
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