What Causes Radiating Pain From Nape To Crown Of Head And Mild Nausea?

Posted on Mon, 22 Feb 2016

Question: I was skiing two days ago and i started getting a really bad headache in the back of my head, i had to stop take off my helmut and ski back to my house, i felt a little nauseaus too, then the headache moved to the front of my head, the top, it was maybe the worse headache i ever had, i have been to high altitude and it felt kind of like that , the mountain is only 1500 feet up

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Add Tylenol to drugs, avoid high altitudes!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this headache that you have reported. Your symptoms and experience make this very suggestive of high altitude related headaches. I will advice that you stay away from heights as much as you can for this is the bet way to prvent them. Though the height of the mountain doesn't seem too high, it is high enough to cause symptoms in you. To be safe and symptoms free, avoid similar heights in future. For now, add tylenol to advil for better control of headaches and faster recovery.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (7 minutes later)

i have a house ski in /ski out, i ski on weekends have been doing this for 14 years, i am planning to go back this weekend, could dehydration be a part of this as well? i had to go to the bathroom 8 times the night before, which is unusual, and then i was super sad all weekend, should i try again this weekend and see what happens?

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Drink enough, try again and act on the outcome!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand this is something you do often and you are fun of. Getting off will not be an easy task. I will say let's take the chance of you going back and if these symptoms should occur again, then you better stop. Also, drink enough and drink much to ensure that there are no other possible explanations to your symptoms.

I wish you well and keep me posted and updated about this.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (27 minutes later)

you don't think i had an aneurysm or stroke?

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No stroke...No aneursym

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

If it were a stroke or aneurysm you would have had neurological symptoms such as loss of sensation, ability to move hand, etc. There are none and these are not even possible explanations of your symptoms at this time. Or, are there any symptoms beside the headache that you have not reported to me?

I wish you well and keep me updated!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (4 minutes later)

no, just the headache and then some nausea, i didn't throw up but felt off, i just got new glasses too so maybe that had somehting to do with it, i don't know, it scared me because it was a really bad headache and it moved from the back to the front, it came on really fast, right in the middle of a run, so i got freaked out, it is completely gone right now so i guess i am ok, i'll try this weekend and hope it doesn't come back, thanks

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Keep me posted!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I await your updates. I hope you do not report similar symptoms again.

I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar