constant headaches after 3 yr old wreck? - Headaches & Migraines Message Board

jonesjd7 · 09-16-2005, 07:58 AM

im 23 and about 3 years ago i was driving drunk and flipped my truck. i remember my airbags not going off and breaking my windshield with my head. i woke in the hospital and i had no insurance so after 3 days i left. they never ran scans on my head or anything but the doctor did say i could possibly have brain damage but i don't know for sure. i do know i've had bad headaches since then. its been 3 years so i dont think there serious because im sure id be dead by now if they were but if anyone knows how i can get rid of these headaches or any info on why im having them please let me know. my e-mail address is [ please read and follow the posting rules - no emails ] i would greatly appreciate and help from you and thanks again!

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KIMSCLOUD · 09-16-2005, 01:06 PM

Hi, I have had Chronic Migraine Disorder for 12 years now. I have migraines
everyday. But I was in a headache institute once in Michigan where there
was two patients that had reoccurring headache from car wrecks. You need
to have a MRI done. Because they cant tell much from a cat scan anymore,
so and MRI is the best test done. Then some I know of people who have
had pain blocks in their necks which caused headache. That could be a
problem of your also. But you need the test to rule out the reason. Do you
have a headace and pain clinic in your area? Kim

Drewtn · 09-20-2005, 08:24 AM

I was in car wreck and got double whiplash in 1997. I now suffer from cervicogenic headaches and migraines. If you type the words ‘cervicogenic headaches’ in to a search engine it will explain the symptoms. Mine is directly related to the accident. I had an MRI done a couple years after the accident and nothing shows up on these types of headaches. I have arthritis from the injury in my neck. (Which shows up on x-ray) It pinches the nerves and causes constant daily headaches. Definitely something to look into! Mine was diagnosed with physical therapy and injections. Good luck!
Drew

anniebell7945 · 10-13-2005, 11:45 PM

Drew,
What do you do for your pain. I have been dealing with this since 1987. I have had three neck injuries and have tried Chiropractors, p.t. ice, heat, muscle stem, tens units. different pain meds. Nothing seems to help. It becomes unbearable at times. I end up at ER for a shot to knock me and the pain out. Winter is the worst. I have neck pain, spasms in right shoulder blade and terrible headaches. I am good for nothing when this happens. How do you deal with it?

Thanks,
Theresa