headache question and old head injury - Brain & Head Injury Message Board

Lynn17 · 01-10-2003, 09:52 PM

Hi All,
I have headaches frequently (3-5 a week, sometimes more). I have high blood pressure and am on Propranonol which hasn't helped the headaches. I was diagnosed with TMJ in August and am now wearing a splint which is helping. I was having headaches almost 24/7 for over a year. This is all due to a car accident in which I suffered whiplash.
My question is whether a concussion from early childhood could have anything to do with the headaches. I tend to think not, but my parents are wondering. I am asking the doctor next time I go. But in the meantime, I was wondering if anyone had some answers or thoughts about that.

Lynn

BigTex · 01-10-2003, 10:32 PM

You may be experiencing Cervicogenic Tension headaches due to your whiplash injury. The nerves in the neck could be causing the muscles on your skull to spasm and thus cause the headaches. Does massage of your head, neck and shoulders give temporary relief? If so, the problem may be rooted in damage to your cervical spine. You may want to see a neurologist and have an MRI of your head and neck performed. You may have straightening of the c-spine which would cause the spasms and headaches.

01-11-2003, 12:49 PM

only the doctor can really say yes or no..

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donna

01-11-2003, 12:49 PM

do let us know though

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donna

Lynn17 · 01-11-2003, 05:59 PM

Thanks for the replies. Actually, massage does help. I was going to a Chiropractor and it was helping, but I decided I didn't want to get to the point I had to go get my neck put back in place to feel ok. There is an area by my left shoulder blade that is apparently (according to everyone who gives me a massage)tense all the time. And the headache will lessen or go away.

Lynn