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What Causes Chronic Headaches While Having Bad Back?
i have been suffering with headaches every day for 7 years, i have lost curve in neck and have one not good disc in neck. i have a bad back with bad discs at L3,4,5 and T11,12. also bad leg pain. but its the head pain that really bothers me. it worsens if i am in sitting position eg on a chair or bike. what can this mean? i am 48 and female
Fri, 14 Apr 2023
Hi,
Chronic headaches can have various causes, including tension headaches, migraine headaches, sinus headaches, cluster headaches, or medication-overuse headaches. In your case, the headaches may be related to problems in your neck and back, as these conditions can cause referred pain in the head. The loss of curve in your neck and the disc problems may be affecting the nerves that run up into your head, causing headaches. It is also possible that your posture when sitting on a chair or bike is exacerbating the problem.
It is important to discuss your symptoms with a healthcare professional who can conduct a physical examination and recommend appropriate tests to determine the underlying cause of your headaches. Treatment options may include physical therapy, medication, injections, or surgery depending on the diagnosis.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
Chronic headaches can have various causes, including tension headaches, migraine headaches, sinus headaches, cluster headaches, or medication-overuse headaches. In your case, the headaches may be related to problems in your neck and back, as these conditions can cause referred pain in the head. The loss of curve in your neck and the disc problems may be affecting the nerves that run up into your head, causing headaches. It is also possible that your posture when sitting on a chair or bike is exacerbating the problem.
It is important to discuss your symptoms with a healthcare professional who can conduct a physical examination and recommend appropriate tests to determine the underlying cause of your headaches. Treatment options may include physical therapy, medication, injections, or surgery depending on the diagnosis.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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Hi,
There are many reasons. The most common is cervical plus, a test for migraine is CGRP, ESR can tell if your pathology goes to that side. Once spine MRI will help and consultation with spine surgeon and neurologist will be helpful in your case.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sunny Madar, General & Family Physician
There are many reasons. The most common is cervical plus, a test for migraine is CGRP, ESR can tell if your pathology goes to that side. Once spine MRI will help and consultation with spine surgeon and neurologist will be helpful in your case.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sunny Madar, General & Family Physician
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