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Pain At Base Skull. CT Negative. On Lorazepam. Suggestion?

Hi I have had pain at the base of my skull on the right side when I exert or strain myself . This has been going on for about 4 weeks. I had a ct scan with imaging and it was negative. I have an appointment with a neuro surgeon in a few weeks but this has really taken a lot out of Me because I don t know what it is Currently taking lorazepam which helps somewhat
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Hi,



Thank you for posting your query.



First of all, I would like to reassure you that your symptoms do not suggest anything serious, as your CT scan of the brain is normal.



Only very small tumors may get missed on CT scan, which can be picked up on MRI brain.



Lorazepam is a drug for sleeping and calming effect.



There is no need to worry at present. Neurosurgery consultation and MRI brain would sort out the issue.



Please get back if you require any additional information.



Best wishes,



Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)

Senior Consultant Neurologist

Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,

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Pain At Base Skull. CT Negative. On Lorazepam. Suggestion?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. First of all, I would like to reassure you that your symptoms do not suggest anything serious, as your CT scan of the brain is normal. Only very small tumors may get missed on CT scan, which can be picked up on MRI brain. Lorazepam is a drug for sleeping and calming effect. There is no need to worry at present. Neurosurgery consultation and MRI brain would sort out the issue. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com