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What Causes Headaches, SOB And Pressure In Chest?
Question: I am having a really bad head ache that comes right up from my shoulders it is stronger on the left than the right also I am having shortness of breath and presser on my chest and if I do a lot my heart starts to bead really hard and fast I haved been to the DR. he did a ct and said my heart was clean and clear yes I am over weight but this just came on kinda all of a sudden
Brief Answer:
Migeaine
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
It looks like you are having migraine. We often see patients having severe migraine present with somatic symptoms like arm and shoulder pain. Here is what I suggest
1. It is best that you are on migraine prophylaxis, that is pills that prevent headaches in the first place. The ideal drug would be tab metoprolol
2. Tab Naproxen is the best pain killer for this type of pain, you can take two a day for not more than 3 days.
3. Make sure you get adequate sleep of atleast 6 hours a day
4.Make sure to eat on time and at regular intervals
5. Avoid reading in dim light
6. Do not eat foods rich in sugar like candies and chocolate
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
Migeaine
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
It looks like you are having migraine. We often see patients having severe migraine present with somatic symptoms like arm and shoulder pain. Here is what I suggest
1. It is best that you are on migraine prophylaxis, that is pills that prevent headaches in the first place. The ideal drug would be tab metoprolol
2. Tab Naproxen is the best pain killer for this type of pain, you can take two a day for not more than 3 days.
3. Make sure you get adequate sleep of atleast 6 hours a day
4.Make sure to eat on time and at regular intervals
5. Avoid reading in dim light
6. Do not eat foods rich in sugar like candies and chocolate
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
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Dr. Yogesh D
Do I have to have a Rx for these? Is there any over the counter med that I can us? With the med should this go away in three days or what do I do then.
Brief Answer:
follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for getting back
I am not sure of the over the counter medications in your country , here in XXXXXXX it is available.
Even otherwise I recommend that you see a neurologist for this before taking these medications
Prophylactic treatment should be for a minimum of 3 months, most issues resolve in that time
I hope I was of help
Regards
follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for getting back
I am not sure of the over the counter medications in your country , here in XXXXXXX it is available.
Even otherwise I recommend that you see a neurologist for this before taking these medications
Prophylactic treatment should be for a minimum of 3 months, most issues resolve in that time
I hope I was of help
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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