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Suggest Treatment For Severe Shoulder Pain And Headache
I have been to several doctors for my shoulder pain and headaches on the left side of my head.I have been dealing with it for ten pl u s years and just keep going I n circles .I believe my shoulder has contributed to my headaches but not sure never had an xray on it they just keep giving v me different pills like propanol nueronten and the latest topiramates even though with was told that my headaches aren t migraines.I am at a loss on what else go do please help I can t stand these headaches anymore the meds I take now cause migraines on the other side of my head
Fri, 24 Mar 2017
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms could be related to a cervical spine disorder, like a bulging disc, which can cause both headache and shoulder pain.
So, I would recommend performing a cervical spine MRI study to exclude this possibility.
Regarding the treatments, it seems that you have already tried some of them without good results. Topramate and neurontin are both antiepileptic drugs which can be helpful in headache and shoulder pain. Anyway, I would recommend trying valproate for the pain or an antidepressant (amitryptiline).
But, first it is important exclude a cervical spine disorder, which could need surgical treatment.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards, Dr. Aida
Welcome on HCM!
I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms could be related to a cervical spine disorder, like a bulging disc, which can cause both headache and shoulder pain.
So, I would recommend performing a cervical spine MRI study to exclude this possibility.
Regarding the treatments, it seems that you have already tried some of them without good results. Topramate and neurontin are both antiepileptic drugs which can be helpful in headache and shoulder pain. Anyway, I would recommend trying valproate for the pain or an antidepressant (amitryptiline).
But, first it is important exclude a cervical spine disorder, which could need surgical treatment.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards, Dr. Aida
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