jadeyjade
10-06-09, 04:19
Hi everyone, just wanted to ask your opinions on my migraines.
I have been getting them since about February time - never had one before in my life so this really scared me. Time and time again i've told the doctor and i'm told it is stress related and they don't seem to take me seriously. I suppose it would make sense as my health anxiety began in November time and also I've been in my second year of A Levels at school which, due to my anxiety battle, I have found very hard to cope with. So I guess you could say this has been the toughest of my years yet, but these migraines are truly horrible. They always originate on my left side and I feel pain in my shoulder/neck which leads to a line of pain in my left forehead, eye socket and jaw. Also, when I have one it feels like a pressure on top of and at the back of my head. I had a deep tissue massage and was told I had A LOT of tension, especially in my neck. People say these headaches are just tension but I KNOW this is more painful that that; plus I get serious nausea during and after the headache. Luckily after this week I will have finished my exams and I am taking a year out before university so hopefully I will be stress free..does anyone think this will sort these bad heads out for me? Plus can muscle tension lead to migraines? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Jade x
I have been getting them since about February time - never had one before in my life so this really scared me. Time and time again i've told the doctor and i'm told it is stress related and they don't seem to take me seriously. I suppose it would make sense as my health anxiety began in November time and also I've been in my second year of A Levels at school which, due to my anxiety battle, I have found very hard to cope with. So I guess you could say this has been the toughest of my years yet, but these migraines are truly horrible. They always originate on my left side and I feel pain in my shoulder/neck which leads to a line of pain in my left forehead, eye socket and jaw. Also, when I have one it feels like a pressure on top of and at the back of my head. I had a deep tissue massage and was told I had A LOT of tension, especially in my neck. People say these headaches are just tension but I KNOW this is more painful that that; plus I get serious nausea during and after the headache. Luckily after this week I will have finished my exams and I am taking a year out before university so hopefully I will be stress free..does anyone think this will sort these bad heads out for me? Plus can muscle tension lead to migraines? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Jade x