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What Causes A Painful Squeezing Feeling In The Head?

I am experiencing a feeling of my head being squeezed on both sides. Very painful. This lasted about 30 seconds followed by nausea and blurred vision. I feel fine now, it is the next day. Slight headache only. Can you tell me what you think? I am on Wellbutrin, synthroid, a high blood pressure medicine and blood thinner. I also take ibprophin. I have a left bundle branch block. I am seeing a cardiologist. Believe it or not I do exercise regularly, downhill ski, and maintain my correct weight. I do not drink alcohol. I drink about 4 large coffee s a day. I am perplexed by this sudden squeezing feeling (painful) in my head. Any idea as to why this happened. Thank You
Thu, 23 Nov 2017
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Hello!

Welcome on Healthcaremagic!

Your symptoms could be related to different possible causes:
-a spike in blood pressure values
- tension type headache, caused by psychological stress
- ice peak headache, which is a benign type of headache.
Coming to this point, I would recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure values, especially during this type of headache.
If the problem persists, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a careful physical exam and some tests:
- thyroid hormone levels (synthroid dose adjustment may be needed)
- blood electrolytes
- PCR, sedimentation rate, complete blood count for inflammation.
If all the above tests result normal, and your blood pressure values are within the normal ranges, there is nothing to worry about! In such case a painkiller like acetaminophen or ibuprofen would help.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards, Dr. Aida
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What Causes A Painful Squeezing Feeling In The Head?

Hello! Welcome on Healthcaremagic! Your symptoms could be related to different possible causes: -a spike in blood pressure values - tension type headache, caused by psychological stress - ice peak headache, which is a benign type of headache. Coming to this point, I would recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure values, especially during this type of headache. If the problem persists, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a careful physical exam and some tests: - thyroid hormone levels (synthroid dose adjustment may be needed) - blood electrolytes - PCR, sedimentation rate, complete blood count for inflammation. If all the above tests result normal, and your blood pressure values are within the normal ranges, there is nothing to worry about! In such case a painkiller like acetaminophen or ibuprofen would help. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Kind regards, Dr. Aida