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What Causes Persistent Pressure In The Head?

Posted on Wed, 14 Dec 2016

Question: Thank you for taking my question, several years ago I had a bout with religion, at that time things seemed to go into a daze for me,and the pressure in my head became almost unbearable at times, it seemed as it was the only thing I could think about, but as the years have passed things got better although the head pressure remains maybe lot with the same intensity. although when i concentrated on religious things the pressure get worse. My doctor gave me clonazePAM 0.5 which helped (although I think it was for the anixity) I actually think its a nerve problem. thankyou for any help.

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

This is not a nerve problem. Instead, this is related to somatic anxiety about religious obsessive thoughts. Klonopin will help treat this very well. Trust your doctor and stick with their treatment plan.

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (53 minutes later)

Ok but I have had this problem for years and the pressure in my head really never totally subsides, and if I increase the kilopin I become energy less, is there something I can do or take too deal with this

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
An alternative to Klonopin that would adequately treat this problem is an SNRI medication such as venlafaxine or duloxetine. This would treat the anxiety that is causing these years-long somatic symptoms of anxiety.

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