Im having hoooorible headaches and back left neck pain. And im also having hoorible fatigue. Nothings helping. Been to dr.s and they don't know whats the cause. What should i do? I can't even work out because these these things hurt soo bad.

sorry i went through the same thing and mine is caused from TMJ. do you have jaw problems? TMJ is normally the last thing they look for being the cause of headaches. im now in LYRICA and its working great!! good luck and keep posted

you know for the last 3 or for days i have been waking up because my head is pounding and it is at the back of my head and down my neck. but if i get up and move around and take some medicine it eventually goes away. but my heart also is pounding with it. i can't explain it! hope yours gets resolved:)

Well a neurologist just diangosed me with "cluster headaches"....im on some medicine, 3 actually....depakote...migranil...and methyiprednisolone. They help some....but i still feel "fatigued,rundown, and have the pressure behind my eye."

Well a neurologist just diangosed me with "cluster headaches"....im on some medicine, 3 actually....depakote...migranil...and methyiprednisolone. They help some....but i still feel "fatigued,rundown, and have the pressure behind my eye."
During your cluster attacks an ice pack on top of your head & daily naps will make things comfortable.


Good luck:angel:

wHello, Eclipse

I'm new to the board, but I have suffered w/ migraines most of my life. I have taken any form of medication known for preventing. during, and after for migraines. I'm now 40 years old. I was a very busy, career person, w/ a family. I am now disabled.
The past two and half years Chronic status migraines daily. They are from the low level to the ungodly -nonfunctional.
What helps me.
- I know this sounds crazy, but for me forget the icepacks, I fill a very large bowl (large enough for you to stick your head in) w/ ice and then water.
During my worst migraine I will plunge my head in the ice as long as I can stand it and pull my head out. I do it a few times until I can get the pain back in control. It shocks my head and allows me to breath for a few seconds w/o wanting to die, allowing me the time I need to think and or take meds w/o vomitting.
- For the constant pain behind either eye: which ever eye is bothering me I will wear an eyepatch until the weird lightning, blindness, zigzag lines, short circuit show goes away.
- I have forced myself to practice Yoga, meditation, visualization and this has helped alot. (This has taught me to listen to my body for triggers, or any changes which may indicate a migraine)
- I have tinted every window in my home, no direct light from the wonderful Sun
- Lights are all low level lights and are always behind me.
- Sounds to an absolute minimum, I will wear earplugs if it is a must.
- Drastically changed my eating habits
- Peppermint Oil, Eucalyptus Oil Spearmint Oil, Lavender oil (a couple drops) mixed w/ aloe vera gel refrigerated at all times. Thus I will put on a wet cloth and over my head or face and this helps.
- I have sore spots on my head that I massage that will help with the eye pain.
- I never leave my home without curved around face Extremely dark sunglasses (extra pair in backpack) and a hat.
- For the hard rock muscles in my neck and shoulders I will get massages weekly and when at home whatever side is aching I will lay on towel or mat in relaxation position and place a tennis ball on the muscle that seems to be in most pain until it releases.
My migraines have not gone away, but I have learned to control my breathing, which has helped my pain tolerance level increase to an abnormal level. My neurologist (third one) says there is nothing else he can do!!!
I have good days and bad days. I focus on what I can do on any given day and attempt to see the positive.

I hope this helps!!!
Panchito