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Shock-like pain on back of the head and fatigue

Posted by dianafduran @dianafduran, Jun 25 10:20pm

Hi, I feel a shock-like pain in the back of my head, pain on my shoulders and fatigue, pain all over my body and memory issues. What could this be? Or what could be causing it?

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dlydailyhope | @dlydailyhope | Jun 26 8:06am

@dianafduran
How long have you had your symptoms and what tests have you had? When did your symptoms start and did anything happen right before the symptoms started?

You may want a MRI of head/cervical spine to see if anything is compressing nerves and bloodwork to rule out any deficiencies or toxicities and check nerve health via EMGs/nerve conduction studies and small fiber neuropathy skin punch biopsy.

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dianafduran | @dianafduran | Jun 26 9:57am
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@dlydailyhope

@dianafduran
How long have you had your symptoms and what tests have you had? When did your symptoms start and did anything happen right before the symptoms started?

You may want a MRI of head/cervical spine to see if anything is compressing nerves and bloodwork to rule out any deficiencies or toxicities and check nerve health via EMGs/nerve conduction studies and small fiber neuropathy skin punch biopsy.

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Thank you. I’ve had the symptoms my whole life but they worsened 10 years ago, my dad passed away and then everything worsened but I’ve tried antidepressants and they haven’t worked for me. I got tested about 8 years ago for multiple sclerosis and it came out negative.
I will mention all this to my Dr.

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rory922 | @rory922 | Jun 26 10:09am

I was diagnosed with Pure Autonomic Failure few years ago. One of the many symptoms is pain on shoulder blades/ neck referred to as “clothes hangar” pain.
Orthostatic Hypotension causing BP to plummet when person stands up causes weakness in legs, fatigue and possible fainting.

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dianafduran | @dianafduran | Jun 26 10:22am
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@rory922

I was diagnosed with Pure Autonomic Failure few years ago. One of the many symptoms is pain on shoulder blades/ neck referred to as “clothes hangar” pain.
Orthostatic Hypotension causing BP to plummet when person stands up causes weakness in legs, fatigue and possible fainting.

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So sorry to hear that, did you already go to a doctor to get treated?

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dlydailyhope | @dlydailyhope | Jun 26 10:41am
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@dianafduran

Thank you. I’ve had the symptoms my whole life but they worsened 10 years ago, my dad passed away and then everything worsened but I’ve tried antidepressants and they haven’t worked for me. I got tested about 8 years ago for multiple sclerosis and it came out negative.
I will mention all this to my Dr.

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@dianafduran
Yes, stress and grieving plus depression adds to your many challenges to your overall health and quality of life. I have been on various antidepressants and it is trial and error to get the one(s) and the right dosage. If you live with chronic pain, it is important to take care of your mental health through medication and cognitive behavioral therapy via psychologist. I tried individually and in various combinations of Zoloft, Prozac, Wellbutrin, Cymbalta, etc. Right now, I am taking 150mg Wellbutrin and my doctor just increased it to 300mg yesterday.

Pray that you get help and answers soon. 🙏

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rory922 | @rory922 | Jun 26 10:49am

Yes, I went to my primary doctor with the symptoms/ was referred to neurology / diagnosed after battery of tests for low BP issues and treated with a medication. I was also sent for diagnostic tests for incontinence and
hoarse-voice which are other symptoms; subsequently for phys therapy sessions to try to retrain symptom patterns along with Urology/ Gynocology visit for further tests and medication.

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dianafduran | @dianafduran | Jun 26 2:12pm
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@dlydailyhope

@dianafduran
Yes, stress and grieving plus depression adds to your many challenges to your overall health and quality of life. I have been on various antidepressants and it is trial and error to get the one(s) and the right dosage. If you live with chronic pain, it is important to take care of your mental health through medication and cognitive behavioral therapy via psychologist. I tried individually and in various combinations of Zoloft, Prozac, Wellbutrin, Cymbalta, etc. Right now, I am taking 150mg Wellbutrin and my doctor just increased it to 300mg yesterday.

Pray that you get help and answers soon. 🙏

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Very true, thank you!

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dianafduran | @dianafduran | Jun 26 2:12pm
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@rory922

Yes, I went to my primary doctor with the symptoms/ was referred to neurology / diagnosed after battery of tests for low BP issues and treated with a medication. I was also sent for diagnostic tests for incontinence and
hoarse-voice which are other symptoms; subsequently for phys therapy sessions to try to retrain symptom patterns along with Urology/ Gynocology visit for further tests and medication.

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Just keep showing up to the doctors if it won’t be one it will be another

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samcal9977zz | @samcal9977zz | Jun 27 9:11am

I don't know what that is, but this much I can say:

that needs to be assessed by a doctor and ASAP.

sorry about the problems
best of luck
take care

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dianafduran | @dianafduran | Jun 27 10:42am
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@samcal9977zz

I don't know what that is, but this much I can say:

that needs to be assessed by a doctor and ASAP.

sorry about the problems
best of luck
take care

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Yes indeed, working on it, thank you

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