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Mystery Illness: Mastoiditis or something else?
Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Jan 27, 2020 | Replies (12)Comment receiving replies
About 5 weeks ago began having night time head aches in the 8-9 pain range. After about a week these evolved to 24/7 in the same pain range. I live in a rural part of northern California where My GP has been a very caring NP but access to an ENT is a 3-4 month wait. My NP has prescribed MRI and CT which indicate small amount of fluid in mastoid. NP has prescribed Propranolol prior to bed and Trazadone (for sleep aid), Imitrex (allowed use is very limited) and referred me to local ENT who is not available (even on urgent basis) for a few months. Managing some of the pain through rotation of Advil, Tylenol & Excedrin M with mixed, sporadic results. Looking for others who may have suggestions relating to management of pain while awaiting care/treatment and/or who have experience with conditions/treatment similar to mine.
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@camapp1, I've taken all these meds, history of migraines.... Just a thought, and I'm asking from experience.... if you use any type of gas heat, is there the possibility of CO poisoning? I learned the hard way that the amount of CO concentration it takes for most detectors to go off is far beyond what is safe. Low levels of CO on an everyday sort of basis can do terrible things to a person. Extreme headaches with not really any relief is one of them.
Also, with the fact of finding fluid in/around the mastoid, I'm surprised no antibiotics were prescribed. And unless you have a history of migraines, Imitrex isn't going to help and propranolol can cause fluid retention.....
I also have a condition called Eagle Syndrome. It's missed by dr's more than It's found because of the rarity of the condition. Make sure your CT doesn't show any styloid elongation or calcification in any ligaments.
As far as your current situation, a chiropractor or massage therapist may be able to alleviate the headaches to a more tolerable level while you await your next appt.
I literally feel your pain, it's been my life for yrs:(