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manuela Member  Posts: 27 |
posted 04-12-2003 05:32 PM
  
I am experiencing extreme burning in my brain I had an mri and a cat scan done I was on tranquilizers and antidepressants I was also given a narcotic for this because I ended up in the emergency room.I have stopped all meds because I was addicted to them but even when I was on them they didnt help the burning sensation.I cant take any type of aspirins because its like adding fuel to the fire.I had accupuncture done but it didnt help I am so open to suggestions please help. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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colleendol Member Posts: 34 |
posted 04-16-2003 09:05 AM
Did you see a Neurologist? I have head burning too as well as other tingling in my body. They put my on Neurontin, it helps a little. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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manuela Member Posts: 27 |
posted 04-16-2003 09:22 AM
Hi colleen I cant take anything for this because I am very Pill intolerant.I also became addicted to pain killers.I do have an appt to see one though.Did your dr. tell you where the and how the burning started. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Fancy Member Posts: 40 |
posted 04-16-2003 10:20 AM
Have you ever had an MRI. I have hot spots on the top of my head in diferent spots. I went to see a Neuroligist and they found these to things in my head. Hyperostosis frontalis interna and Pineal cyst. You really need to see a specialist. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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manuela Member Posts: 27 |
posted 04-16-2003 12:00 PM
Fancy I went and got an mri and a cat scan they didnt find anything but I am going back to a neurologist in about two weeks just to make sure.How long did you have your symptoms and do the hotspots move to different locations. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Tinkerhell Member Posts: 38 |
posted 04-16-2003 02:23 PM
Hi i posted about this in the another forum and you had replied. if you find out what this is can you please post here what it is. im going to see my dr today to see if he can figure it out. i hope we find out what it is.  IP: Logged |
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Fancy Member Posts: 40 |
posted 04-16-2003 03:10 PM
Maneula, I have had my symtems for about three months. They started with an ear ache. I went to the doctor. He said I had no ear infection. So he did an Xray of my skull. That's when they found the bony tumors in my brain. He treated me with Neurontin. It didn't work so he had me get an MRI. That's when they found the pineal cyst. And yes I get hot spots. They can move from one spot to another. Doctor says that the bones in my face hurt so bad.That my brain basically moved the pain out the top of my head. He says that we have hundreds of tiny tiny holes in or head that alows this to happen. Also I went to three doctors before one of them actually found the pineal cyst. I couldn't believe it took three of them before one found it! IP: Logged |
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manuela Member Posts: 27 |
posted 04-16-2003 04:06 PM
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manuela Member Posts: 27 |
posted 04-16-2003 04:09 PM
Tinkerhell what did your Dr. say it was please keep me posted I am very curious.Did he say it was from the xanax? ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Tinkerhell Member Posts: 38 |
posted 04-16-2003 04:55 PM
i just got back, and unfortunetly i didnt get too much from him. the appointments always seem rushed considering they make them every 15 min. he checked my head to see if there was a rash, there wasnt. i told him i think its xanax possibly causing it, and he ended up switching me to Klonopin which is longer lasting than xanax. thats whats bad about xanax, it doesnt stay in your body long and can cause withdrawl symptoms right after it wears off (so i read) Currently he wants me to continue taking trazodone (which i started 3 days ago) and start zyprexa tonight, and the klonopin "only when needed" the problem there is that ive been having to take the xanax 3 times a day. i hope this stops the burning. I really hope thats what it is. its pretty scary, you know? Does your head feel a little tender to the touch? Mine does once in awhile. and today i had a 100.2 fever, have you had a fever? Its good to find someone whos going through the same thing it feels good to talk to someone IP: Logged |
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manuela Member Posts: 27 |
posted 04-16-2003 06:04 PM
Hey Tinkerhell Do you have schizophrenia because zyprexa is an antipsychotic medicine used specifically for that disorder.also are you depressed because trazadone is a heavy duty antidepressant.Also I dont want to scare you but you should really consider checking out some of the benzodiazapine withdrawal sites they are kind of scary but extremely informant.Listen I detoxed off of xanax with klonopin and its the hardest thing I have ever had to do but I will tell you it is worth the pain.also I stopped taking my antidepressant because these are things we dont need to put in our bodies.So did the Dr. tell you anything about what was wrong?He also put you on klonopin because it has a longer life span than the xanax.Please be careful those pills can become your worst nightmare if you are not careful.please write me back and let me know if you are suffering from anything I just mentioned. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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manuela Member Posts: 27 |
posted 04-16-2003 06:07 PM
Fancy this will be my 2nd attemp with the dr. and I hope the results are the same.do you have to take the neurontin and if you dont take it what happens? ------------------ IP: Logged |
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manuela Member Posts: 27 |
posted 04-16-2003 06:12 PM
tinkerhell my head is sometimes extremely tender to the touch.And one more thing see how the drs. are they dont take the time out to really check the person out to see what the real problem is and then they stick them on some antipsychotic medicine and send them on there way thats so sad that they only care about the money.I am always here for you if you need to talk ok. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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manuela Member Posts: 27 |
posted 04-16-2003 07:57 PM
Tinkerhell please respond before you take that medicine ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Fancy Member Posts: 40 |
posted 04-17-2003 02:54 PM
Manuela, You cannot just stop taking Neurontin. You have to wean your self off of them. Just like almost all other medications. Head hurting, heat and tender to the touch is usally from pressure in the brain. What do you think is causing yours??? IP: Logged |
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manuela Member Posts: 27 |
posted 04-17-2003 03:13 PM
I think its because I was taking xanax and my brain and body started going through withdrawals ------------------ IP: Logged |
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delrae4753 Veteran  Posts: 270 |
posted 04-17-2003 08:17 PM
Are you all taking aboyt xanax causing the burning in the head my husband has been having this for months the dr just ordered a mri of the brain and a consult with a neurologist he also has tremore can this be from the xanax he has been on it about 1 1/2 years art 15 mg 3-4x a day please respond I need to know. IP: Logged |
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manuela Member Posts: 27 |
posted 04-17-2003 09:03 PM
Delrae are you sure he is taking 15mg 3to 4 times a day or 1.5mg?Yes I believe that he has built a tolerance to the meds and he is probably experiencing withdrawals because xanax is extremely toxic so it has to find a way out so usually it escapes through the skin on any part of the body.I was on it for 4 and a half years and I am surely paying for it now.Is he on any other type of medication?I had an mri and a cat scan they didnt find anything,but it is good that he is getting one so he can rule everything out.Please check out some of the benzodiazapine withdrawal sites out.What initially was he prescribed the xanax for? ------------------ IP: Logged |
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delrae4753 Veteran Posts: 270 |
posted 04-18-2003 01:37 PM
the bottle reads oxazepam 15 mgs capsules he is taking it for anexity he ias also on paxil 30 mgs 1 time a day for anexity my hubby has asbestosis and is experiening the tremors that go with it to( I am told this is zxanax i will look it up). [This message has been edited by delrae4753 (edited 04-18-2003).] IP: Logged |
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delrae4753 Veteran Posts: 270 |
posted 04-18-2003 01:48 PM
I read up on the rx site i go to its another name for xanx IP: Logged |
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manuela Member Posts: 27 |
posted 04-18-2003 02:05 PM
Delrae that is a benzodiazapine called serax not xanax but it is in the same family I know that some of the symptom side effects of these tranquilizers include,internal tremors,headaches,loss of memory,tingleling in body parts,insomnia,increased anxiety&panic attacks,breathless feeling,increased depression,flu like symptoms,naseau,distorted vision,dizziness,tight chest,ringing in ears,sore eyes,agoraphobia,hallucinations,light,sound,touch,smellsensitivity,abdominal pain,confusion,heart palpitations,chest pain,blurred vision,metallic taste in mouth,suicidal thoughts,aching limbs,feelings of tight band around the head,tingling sensations in the tongue or lips,skin feels like its being pricked with a million needles all at the same time&seizures sometimes happen if you go through a quick withdrawal so make sure if he is going to stop the medication that he goes on some kind of tapering schedule ok.I am not trying to scare you but you and your husband need to know how dangerous these drugs really are.As for the paxil I could not take it because I had an allergic reaction to it.I am not on anything now I feel it is just better that way.Please write back if you need to ask anymore questions or need additional help with anything. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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delrae4753 Veteran Posts: 270 |
posted 04-19-2003 10:48 AM
thanks so much you have been a gret help what if i were to have his dr do a toxology screen wouldnt that tell if he is being given too much? IP: Logged |
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manuela Member Posts: 27 |
posted 04-19-2003 01:56 PM
Delrae it probably would go ahead and do that its for the best. IP: Logged |
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Tinkerhell Member Posts: 38 |
posted 04-21-2003 07:47 AM
No i dont have schizophrenia. zyprexa is also used for panic disorder (that is what i have) the trazodone is for sleep. the burning has seemed to go away a little with the klonopin, i only felt it a little bit afterwards. is it easier tapering off klonopin when your on other medications like antidepressants. IP: Logged |
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manuela Member Posts: 27 |
posted 04-21-2003 01:41 PM
Tinkerhell Yes it is but eventually you have to get off everything and did the doctor tell you it was for panic disorder?Listen I want you to please look up the ashton manual it will help you read it.I am not on anything and it seems like the burning is going away on its own.also the doctors dont care about anything but money I am sorry to say thats why I wont see one anymore unless it was a life or death situation.I know its hell but if you practice doing other things to get your mind off everything then its not so bad.Its all about reprograming your brain. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Tinkerhell Member Posts: 38 |
posted 04-21-2003 02:35 PM
I wish i knew what this burning was. your doctors have no clue too? IP: Logged |
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Fancy Member Posts: 40 |
posted 04-26-2003 09:27 AM
Hello every one! I went to the Doctor on Thursday. They say that the things in my head are not causing my headaches and other problems. They told me that every thing is associated with Fybromyalgia. So now I have to find a specialist. Problem is in the state of Nebraska there isn't one. Guess I'll start surfing the net. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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colleendol Member Posts: 34 |
posted 05-01-2003 12:17 PM
Fancy, What are they going to do about the cyst in your head? Why did it take 3 doctors to find it? Couldnt they see it on the MRI? I had 2 doctors look at my MRI. Do you think that's enough? ------------------ IP: Logged |
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