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What Causes Headache, Shoulder Pain And Jaw Pain?
Posted on
Mon, 20 Oct 2014
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Mon, 20 Oct 2014
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Question : Hello,
I have a family member that has been suffering from a lot of pain lately. She has been recently been experiencing severe headaches, shoulder pain, and jaw pain. Recent blood tests have came back that she is possibly anemic. A few months ago her doctor told her she is borderline anemic. She has been taking painkillers as well as seeing doctors getting X-ray tests and blood tests. Is there any other possibilities? Doctors have yet to really give her anything or find anything that is leading her back to health.
I have a family member that has been suffering from a lot of pain lately. She has been recently been experiencing severe headaches, shoulder pain, and jaw pain. Recent blood tests have came back that she is possibly anemic. A few months ago her doctor told her she is borderline anemic. She has been taking painkillers as well as seeing doctors getting X-ray tests and blood tests. Is there any other possibilities? Doctors have yet to really give her anything or find anything that is leading her back to health.
Brief Answer:
Need more information first
Detailed Answer:
first things first, i need some
more information:
what country are you in so I know what kind of health system
how long has thing been happening
is it the first time
has she had any recent car accidents or trauma to the body
which started first, the headaches or the neck pain
has she had an MRI or ct scan of the head or neck?
are the headaches worse at night
does she have a history of migraines
any pain in the shoulder/arm/hands
Need more information first
Detailed Answer:
first things first, i need some
more information:
what country are you in so I know what kind of health system
how long has thing been happening
is it the first time
has she had any recent car accidents or trauma to the body
which started first, the headaches or the neck pain
has she had an MRI or ct scan of the head or neck?
are the headaches worse at night
does she have a history of migraines
any pain in the shoulder/arm/hands
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
The USA. This has been going on for the past month. First time. No accidents or trauma. The headaches started first. No MRI or ct scan only x-ray and blood tests. Headaches are worse at night and in the morning. Not a big history of migraines, this is new. Pain in the shoulders occurred out of nowhere a few days ago.
Brief Answer:
She needs a ct or MRI
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
There is no way to know over the phone what the reason for her headaches is but anyone with new onset headache and no prior history needs a ct or MRI. in the meantime the goal of treating headaches is to treat them before they happen. If the headaches always occur at night then take alleve (lasts 12 hours) and Tylenol 1000mg (lasts 6) before bed to try to prevent the headache from occurring.
She needs a ct or MRI
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
There is no way to know over the phone what the reason for her headaches is but anyone with new onset headache and no prior history needs a ct or MRI. in the meantime the goal of treating headaches is to treat them before they happen. If the headaches always occur at night then take alleve (lasts 12 hours) and Tylenol 1000mg (lasts 6) before bed to try to prevent the headache from occurring.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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