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What Causes Pain At The Base Of My Skull?

when i yawn sometimes turn my head to left i get a sometimes severe pain starting at the base of my skull and over a period of a few months the pain has started at the base of my skull up the of my head to about the center of my skull and grown more severe. i do exercise regularly doing both heavy and light exercises am 69 and feel i am good shape physically also ride a stationary bike for 1 hr. each workout amounting to about 12-15 miles based on difficulty course chosen.
Mon, 25 May 2015
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Hi, I saw your explanation about your problem. Its good to know you do regular exercises at the age of 69 and keeps your self fit and healthy.
Now to talk about your pain at the base of skull. It can be related to upper cervical spine issue also.
But here you have mention that it has increase from past few days and have become more severe till the center of your skull.
In your case I suggest you to visit a neuro physician and take MRI or ct scan of brain as per neuro doctor suggestion. Here we need to rule out there is no internal issues.
Once if your report comes normal then you can follow spinal strengthening exercises suggested by physio as well do yoga and pranayama as well practice relaxation in a daily basis.

Also keep checking on your blood pressure because many times due to high blood pressure also similar symptoms are possible what you have.

I suggest to follow all above advice and I am sure it will be useful for you. Take care.
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What Causes Pain At The Base Of My Skull?

Hi, I saw your explanation about your problem. Its good to know you do regular exercises at the age of 69 and keeps your self fit and healthy. Now to talk about your pain at the base of skull. It can be related to upper cervical spine issue also. But here you have mention that it has increase from past few days and have become more severe till the center of your skull. In your case I suggest you to visit a neuro physician and take MRI or ct scan of brain as per neuro doctor suggestion. Here we need to rule out there is no internal issues. Once if your report comes normal then you can follow spinal strengthening exercises suggested by physio as well do yoga and pranayama as well practice relaxation in a daily basis. Also keep checking on your blood pressure because many times due to high blood pressure also similar symptoms are possible what you have. I suggest to follow all above advice and I am sure it will be useful for you. Take care.