Dan21
21-06-07, 22:20
Hi.
I could really do with some words of reassurance if poss. For about two weeks, I've been having the feeling like the muscles in my neck and over the top of my head have been extremely tight. Its also felt like Ive had a red hot needle under my right shoulder blade.
I've recently got a new job at an art gallery which has meant long periods sat still with my neck cranked forward as I've been reading. My wife said that she thinks the tightness and subsequent head aches/twinges are due to neck muscles being stretched; obviously I'm thinking tumour. I also had a dizzy spell the other morning when I got up. It lasted for about 5 mins and then eased slightly, that put the fear of God into me.
I cant say that I've been conciously (sp) stressed lately, but my wife and I are expecting our first baby in Aug which is exciting but a bit unnerving too. I've been running round trying to get stuff as ready as I can, getting up early to make my wifes packed lunch and to driver her to work too. I am feeling tired but then that in itself makes me worry that there might be something more serious the matter. I have been feeling dizzy too and this combined with the head twinges has got me really worrying. I dont want to fall back into the downward spiral of Health Anxiety that I have been in before, I just hope that I'm not giving proper acknowledgement to how busy my life is and that all of these symptoms might just be due to subconcious stress/anxiety.
As mentioned, any words of wisdom would be very welcome.
I could really do with some words of reassurance if poss. For about two weeks, I've been having the feeling like the muscles in my neck and over the top of my head have been extremely tight. Its also felt like Ive had a red hot needle under my right shoulder blade.
I've recently got a new job at an art gallery which has meant long periods sat still with my neck cranked forward as I've been reading. My wife said that she thinks the tightness and subsequent head aches/twinges are due to neck muscles being stretched; obviously I'm thinking tumour. I also had a dizzy spell the other morning when I got up. It lasted for about 5 mins and then eased slightly, that put the fear of God into me.
I cant say that I've been conciously (sp) stressed lately, but my wife and I are expecting our first baby in Aug which is exciting but a bit unnerving too. I've been running round trying to get stuff as ready as I can, getting up early to make my wifes packed lunch and to driver her to work too. I am feeling tired but then that in itself makes me worry that there might be something more serious the matter. I have been feeling dizzy too and this combined with the head twinges has got me really worrying. I dont want to fall back into the downward spiral of Health Anxiety that I have been in before, I just hope that I'm not giving proper acknowledgement to how busy my life is and that all of these symptoms might just be due to subconcious stress/anxiety.
As mentioned, any words of wisdom would be very welcome.