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What Causes Headaches Along With Stiffness In The Shoulders?
Headache hurts on back of neck and shoulders stiff. Headache travels to just behind eye. Fell Monday night. Body first then a hard smack and a crack sound when head hit on temple. Huge lump turned black & blue before I even got up. Temple did not & does not hurt. Body took most of fall & think I had collapsed left lung until last night. Very painful & very hard to breathe. Weds night had a bout of dizziness, confusion, balance impaired, vision cloudy and felt like crap. Wore out today but OK. Eating & drinking liquids Ok. Lung finally started normal last night.
Mon, 26 Mar 2018
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As per your clinical history is concerned, please follow like this:
1) Do a clinical examination by your Doctor [Neurologist] and ruled out other pathological disorders do MRI scan.
2) Discuss with your Doctor about preventive medications like [Amitriptyline] and you need it regularly.
Do follow lifestyle modification like this:
1) Try to avoid triggers. If certain foods or odors seem to have triggered your headaches in the past, avoid them.
2) Try to reduce your caffeine and alcohol intake and avoid tobacco.
3) Try to establish a daily routine with regular sleep patterns and regular meals. In addition, try to control stress.
4) Do exercise regularly. Regular aerobic exercise reduces tension and can help prevent migraines. If your doctor agrees, choose any aerobic exercise you enjoy, including walking, swimming, and cycling.
5) Obesity is also thought to be a factor in headaches, and regular exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight or lose weight.
6) Try to reduce the effects of estrogen and try to avoid or reduce the medications you take that contain estrogen. These medications include birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy. Talk with your doctor about the appropriate alternatives or dosages for you.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
As per your clinical history is concerned, please follow like this:
1) Do a clinical examination by your Doctor [Neurologist] and ruled out other pathological disorders do MRI scan.
2) Discuss with your Doctor about preventive medications like [Amitriptyline] and you need it regularly.
Do follow lifestyle modification like this:
1) Try to avoid triggers. If certain foods or odors seem to have triggered your headaches in the past, avoid them.
2) Try to reduce your caffeine and alcohol intake and avoid tobacco.
3) Try to establish a daily routine with regular sleep patterns and regular meals. In addition, try to control stress.
4) Do exercise regularly. Regular aerobic exercise reduces tension and can help prevent migraines. If your doctor agrees, choose any aerobic exercise you enjoy, including walking, swimming, and cycling.
5) Obesity is also thought to be a factor in headaches, and regular exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight or lose weight.
6) Try to reduce the effects of estrogen and try to avoid or reduce the medications you take that contain estrogen. These medications include birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy. Talk with your doctor about the appropriate alternatives or dosages for you.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
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