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What Causes Severe Occipital Headache And Body Pain?
i have been suffering with severe occipital headachesx2 yr usually relieved with steroid shots into occipital nerve in my head/scalp and c spine i have had this ha x 4 weeks and havetaken lots otc meds and gabapentin , which makes me very tired i also have a hx migraine , treated with fiourinal 1 tab prn , roughly 1 per week. today while having a mammogram i developedsevere lighthead , generalized body pain and yawning a friend said possibly panic reaction , but i felt no fear and am a very calm person any ideas whAT IT COULD BE
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Sat, 25 Feb 2017
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Hello,
The symptoms are consistent with common causes like a migraine or a tension headache, as a first line management, you can try analgesics like aceclofenac or tramadol for pain relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
The symptoms are consistent with common causes like a migraine or a tension headache, as a first line management, you can try analgesics like aceclofenac or tramadol for pain relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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