HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Suggest Treatment For Migraine Headaches, Pain Behind The Right Eye And Nose Bridge Every Morning

default
Posted on Mon, 19 Jun 2023
Question: Ok so i am a bit curious due to symptoms chsnging. I have had more migraine type headaches in the last week then in the last month.

I also have the same pain located above my right eye every morning. Above the eye close to the bridge of my nose. Could this be sinus?

I have an original post w more info ive been looking for a second opinion but no one answers.

Thank you
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Sinusitis is a possibility.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

The location of head pain that you refer to actually may be related to sinusitis, especially if there are other accompanying symptoms such nasal congestion, worsening of pain after exposure to cold etc.

However, increase in migraine headache frequency may be caused also by stressful periods of time, fatigue, work issues, lack of sleep, alcohol use etc.

If you didn't experience any of these migraine triggers mentioned above, sinusitis should be considered and evaluated further by imaging studies such a head CT scan.

Discuss with your doctor about these issues.

Hope I helped you. Feel free to ask if you have any other questions.

Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho
Neurologist, Surgical
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy
doctor
default
Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (19 minutes later)
I have had a CT Scan. They said it was clear. As well as basic blood work.

The symptoms have been around for almost a month now. In the beginning it was constant ice pick brain zaps about 10 per day usually. I had constant fatigue i was diagnosed w stress and anxiety from the emergency room. Given xanax and zoloft from psychiatrist due a recent loss in my family i developed anxiety.

I also have a burning on the top of my head like it is tender to touch and hurts. Like a hair hurting type of feeling but worse. Occasionally i get a slicing cutting pain in the top back of my head and front right. Only lasts a second or 2.

I have has chronic neck cracking and discomfort. After a shower my neck will actually crack from tje heat.

I always have pain at the base of my skull left side where my neck hurts i can understand thay being from the neck pain. But the burning and ice pick pains have me frightened. It has been almost 2 months of this. The medicine slowed down the ice pick pains but the burnijg and tenderness as well as the morning headache above my eye is still rhere after 2 weeks. My head still feels very heavy.

A lot of the time i get pain upon movement or looking up or down fast. I dont have much congestion but i do notice crackling sounds in my nose when breathing sometimes as it there is blockage.

I have been petrified of a brain aneurys. But are these symptoms of an unruptured? I have trouble theougout the day w non stop fear of that. The xanax keeps my body calm but i cannot stop thinking about it. I will provide more info if you need.

Thank you!
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (12 hours later)
Brief Answer:
There is no aneurysm.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Ice pick headaches are primary headaches (in other words no other cause is found), and may be triggered by anxiety.

Since CT scan and blood work resulted okay, you don't have to worry about sinusitis, brain aneurysm etc. The symptoms you describe don't relate to aneurysm or other brain conditions also. Neck cracking also doesn't relate to any condition. Just ease your mind that there is no aneurysm in your case.

Treatment for anxiety should be continued according to your doctor's recommendation.

Hope I helped you. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you good health.

Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho
Neurologist, Surgical
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
doctor
default
Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (15 minutes later)
Ok do you have any ideas of what can be causing this. It feels like my pain is always one sided heaviness.

I have had migraines all my life i jnow what that feels like and this is not it.

Mainly hurts most with movement and sometimes even speaking. I am just curious bc this is what causes most of the anxiety. If the pain went away i wouldnt be as anxious .
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (13 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Occipital neuralgia for example.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Pain related to movement could also be caused by pinched nerve(s). A part of the skin of the head (back, top and partly both sides of the head) are supplied by upper cervical nerves (occipital nerves). If these nerves are compressed during their pathway, occipital neuralgia should be considered as a possibility.

Again, even if this condition will be the correct diagnosis in your case, it is not life threatening and is treatable. Therefore, it is not necessary to get too anxious.

Discuss this possibility with your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho
Neurologist, Surgical
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
doctor
default
Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (17 minutes later)
Ok and what do you think could be causing this non stop migraine type sudden pains behind my eyes all day long?

Literally from the moment i wake up. Allergies? I dont know im just wondering
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (10 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Allergies unlikely.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Allergies don't cause such symptoms alone, other symptoms should be present too, such as redness, swelling and itching.

I mentioned before that occipital neuralgia could be a possible condition that may result in such symptoms besides migraines.

Discuss with your doctor about occipital neuralgia evaluation.

Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho
Neurologist, Surgical
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
doctor
default
Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (14 hours later)
Ok i apologize for all the questions but my Drs all say stress and anxiety. But i dont see how that can cause these random shooting pains.

I have the wet moist stabbing pains at the center or right side of my scalp and left side above my ear but towards the top of my head. They are very brief but always cause anxiety after rather then the anxiety causing them in my opinion. When i tet the pains is when i become nervous.

Do you think my drs can be accurate. When i bring up things like neuralgia or aneurys they dismiss and say anxiety. I guess because the CT scan came back clear?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Anxiety is a diagnosis achieved by exclusion.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

You can ask as many questions as you like, we are here to help you.

Since these pains last only seconds, ice pick headaches should be considered.

Of course your Doctors should be more accurate, to say that symptoms are caused by anxiety, it is necessary first to exclude other possible conditions with certainty.

In my opinion, since a CT-scan resulted normal, conditions such as aneurysm etc., are excluded.

Occipital neuralgia cannot be excluded only by a CT, so, it should be considered too as a possibility.

You need to be reassured that there are no serious life threatening conditions, so it isn't necessary to be anxious.

Hope I helped you. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho
Neurologist, Surgical
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
doctor
default
Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (19 minutes later)
Thank you again. Is there anything i can do that may be able to help and see if the pain eases. I have been taking advil but so much that it has now become ineffective over 2 months of this there is no relief. But it occurs so randomly

That was my main concern that it is something imminent so thank you. .
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (12 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Treatment about occipital neuralgia.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

If occipital neuralgia is strongly suspected, treatment initially consists of heat procedures on the neck, rest, physical therapy and muscles relaxer drugs. Anti-convulsivants such as Tegretol or Gabapentin may be used also.

Discuss with your doctor about these issues.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho
Neurologist, Surgical
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho

Neurologist, Surgical

Practicing since :2004

Answered : 4493 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
Suggest Treatment For Migraine Headaches, Pain Behind The Right Eye And Nose Bridge Every Morning

Brief Answer: Sinusitis is a possibility. Detailed Answer: Hello, The location of head pain that you refer to actually may be related to sinusitis, especially if there are other accompanying symptoms such nasal congestion, worsening of pain after exposure to cold etc. However, increase in migraine headache frequency may be caused also by stressful periods of time, fatigue, work issues, lack of sleep, alcohol use etc. If you didn't experience any of these migraine triggers mentioned above, sinusitis should be considered and evaluated further by imaging studies such a head CT scan. Discuss with your doctor about these issues. Hope I helped you. Feel free to ask if you have any other questions. Regards, Dr. Erion Spaho Neurologist, Surgical