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I have had daily headaches for the past 5 years.Must have had every test going!But the CT scan or MRI doesn't show anything.There seems to be no rhyme or reason. Could be weather(especially humidity) ,eating to much or certain foods, tension ,stress.My shoulder muscles are hard and neck very stiff every day.Medicines such as anti-inflamatory's ,muscle relaxers or migrane pills (such as Imitrex) all work the opposite on me making things worse.I take Oxycocet only for the pain and sometime's that doesn't even help.Also,it is like I have too much fluid in my head.My ears have fluid in them quite often,nose runs when I eat anything and boy if I was to cry, my head would pound severly. So... What do you think? Cujobird (link)
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This is from WebMD.com; it's the closest thing I can find:
TRANSFORMED MIGRAINES:
Transformed migraines are chronic, daily headaches with a vascular quality (meaning that they are throbbing in nature.) Most people who experience transformed migraines have a history of migraines, usually beginning in childhood or early adolescence. The onset of daily transformed migraine headaches generally occurs in people during their 20's and 30's.
Many people with a previous history of migraine will suddenly report the headaches are less severe but are more frequent, until they begin occurring daily. This change may be caused by the daily use of pain-relievers. Some people with transformed migraines report having severe episodes accompanied by nausea and vomiting, much like migraines. Often, it is difficult to differentiate between tension headaches and transformed migraines.
Because transformed migraines are difficult to diagnose, many people may be treated inappropriately. Treatment is further complicated because of the chronic nature of headache. Many people with transformed headaches have the tendency to overuse pain-relievers, both prescription and over-the-counter, using these drugs daily with or without having a headache. This puts the person at risk for building up a tolerance to the drugs. Additionally, taking large amounts of pain-relievers containing caffeine can experience withdrawal headaches.
In many cases, people suffering from transformed migraines have other health problems such as hypertension and depression which complicate treatment. Seeking care by an experienced, multidisciplinary health care team to coordinate treatment is essential to finding relief.
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Yes,I do have hypertension and depression.I take prozac for PMS mood swings.Get the blues and crankiness.I try not to take alot of the Oxy just for that reason,(rebound headaches) I cut back when I can but only to go back to them because of something triggering the migrane again and constant shoulder and neck pain.
In short,your right ,I must seek a multidisciplinary health care team in my area.My Doctor has basically given up on me. Thankyou!
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