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What Causes A Prominent Red Line On The Forehead Above The Eye?

I have a vertical red line under the skin on my forehead over my left eye. I take propanalol for migraines and Zantac. I have a history of fibromyalgia, thyroid problems, migraines, and headaches from sex. Recently the crippling headaches that are explosive in nature have returned despite the propanalol that I have been on for 10+ years. Additionally I frequently experience numbness and loss of sensation in the extremities, and often my genitals lose sensation and are cold to the touch. I am a 30 y/o male, ex-smoker, moderate to frequent alcohol drinker, no history of illegal drug use, and no sexual partners other than my wife for the past 12 years. I see a GP on a regular basis with frequent blood tests. Everything normal other than GC of thyroid problems, and low testosterone. I have used androgen with positive results appx 2 years ago and have also used injections of Novarel to treat low T in past. Currently I am not treating this problem. Any thoughts on symptoms and line on forehead. When explosive sex induced headaches first appeared appx 8 years ago MRI or CT ruled out aneurysm; however due to the fact that it was treated by propanalol and the root cause was never diagnosed I still fear that there is some kind of vascular issue that is being ignored and masked by the propanalol. I look forward to some dialogue to get a professional opinion other than the doctors I have been treated by. Thank you! Please do not publish my email address online
Tue, 31 Dec 2019
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Hello,

As per my clinical experience, the prominenet red line on the forehead above the eye may be a sign of underlying Takayasu arteritis or else as there is history of fibromyalgia with headache. Kindly discuss the need of evaluation to diagnose the issue with your treating doc during next follow up planned visit.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes A Prominent Red Line On The Forehead Above The Eye?

Hello, As per my clinical experience, the prominenet red line on the forehead above the eye may be a sign of underlying Takayasu arteritis or else as there is history of fibromyalgia with headache. Kindly discuss the need of evaluation to diagnose the issue with your treating doc during next follow up planned visit. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon