Migraine and Lump on head above temple. Connected? - Headaches & Migraines Message Board

kentuckywoman · 08-31-2005, 07:29 PM

I have been suffering from migraines for about 4 years now. I take Neurontin, Elavil, and Corgard for preventives. I started getting a migraine yesterday, throbbing pain in the temple area. Sometimes I can actually feel the blood going through the veins in the temple. Last night I noticed a small lump just above the temple. It felt sore like maybe I had bumped my head, but I don't remember bumping into anything. Early in the morning, I thought the lump had gone down, although it still felt sore. I went about my day, and the headache was not too bad. After dinner tonight, my headache got worse, and I noticed the lump has gotten a lot bigger. My whole temple area feels tight, and is very painful when I move my head or to touch. Has anyone had this before? Could the migraine and lump be connected, and should I be concerned about this lump? There is no bruise or discoloration.

SRMom · 09-01-2005, 10:09 AM

Have you tried any of the vasoconstrictor/triptan drugs like Relpax? Maybe the "lump" would go down if you had a medicine like that.

kentuckywoman · 09-01-2005, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SRMom

Have you tried any of the vasoconstrictor/triptan drugs like Relpax? Maybe the "lump" would go down if you had a medicine like that.

Thanks for the reply SRMom.
I cannot take any of the triptans because they cause rapid heartbeat and tightness in my chest. I think I have tried them all, Relpax being the latest. I do think this lump is migraine related as it seems to go down in the morning, but starts swelling more as the day goes on. It looks like a goose egg right now. I was suppose to see my HA doctor at Cleveland Clinic on Monday, but they called and rescheduled it for April. Someone had goofed when I was there 6 months ago, and scheduled me for Labor Day. I put in a call to the doctor but he has not gotten back with me yet. If this keeps swelling I may just go to the ER.

SRMom · 09-01-2005, 11:07 AM

April!! They should fit you in...it was their fault! The only other thing I can think of is it might be angioedema, which is caused by an allergic reaction. I had it on my eyelid and my lip last year. It got swollen and then went down a couple of times. I never did figure out what I was allergic to. It is not serious, but it sure scared me until I had it checked out. Please go the the ER if you can't be seen by your doctor...a "goose egg" on your head for no reason sounds serious.