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What Causes Severe Headaches When Diagnosed With Horner's Syndrome?
Question: Hello, I am a 42 year old male. I've been diagnosed with Horner's syndrome. The issue has become what is causing it. I've been experiencing headaches on a daily basis in my forehead area for over a month. I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease, then I was told the other two tests said it came back negative for Lyme. I've been extremely lethargic, moody and my short term memory has been a tad off too. This weekend I had the worst headache I've ever experienced. It overtook my entire head. If I wasn't out of town I would of went to the ER. The last two days I've started to experience a tingling sensation over the tops of my hands as well. I have been taking Doxycycline for the Lyme the last 2 weeks and I haven't improved. I have also had 2 MRI's done on my brain and neck and orbit. They came back ok but there was a small blemish that they saw which has led to a scheduled MRA exam in 4 days from now. I am living in a small community and was wondering whom I should ask to be referred to. I am at my wits end...only getting worse...searching for answers. Thank you in advance. XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Please see the detailed answer below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello! I have been through your question.
Related your concern you should know that Horner syndrome is the result of another medical problem, such as a stroke, tumor or spinal cord injury or infection near the base of the skull etc . In some cases, the cause of Horner syndrome cannot be identified and this is known as idiopathic Horner syndrome.
It is known that untreated Lyme disease and post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome" (PTLDS) can cause neurological complications, such as facial palsy(bell's palsy) and neuropathy that can explain your symptoms.
Furthermore I think that after your MRA result should meet an neurologist together with an ID specialist to conclude and to define better your diagnosis.
I hope my answer helps you.
I wish you a quick recovery.
Regards.
Please see the detailed answer below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello! I have been through your question.
Related your concern you should know that Horner syndrome is the result of another medical problem, such as a stroke, tumor or spinal cord injury or infection near the base of the skull etc . In some cases, the cause of Horner syndrome cannot be identified and this is known as idiopathic Horner syndrome.
It is known that untreated Lyme disease and post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome" (PTLDS) can cause neurological complications, such as facial palsy(bell's palsy) and neuropathy that can explain your symptoms.
Furthermore I think that after your MRA result should meet an neurologist together with an ID specialist to conclude and to define better your diagnosis.
I hope my answer helps you.
I wish you a quick recovery.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thank you Dr. Dede....my only question is what is a ID specialist?
Brief Answer:
Infectious Diseases Specialist.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!You are welcome.
ID specialist is Infectious Diseases Specialist that usually takes care and treats patient with Lyme diseases and other infection.
Regards.
Infectious Diseases Specialist.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!You are welcome.
ID specialist is Infectious Diseases Specialist that usually takes care and treats patient with Lyme diseases and other infection.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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