Jo3016
29-11-10, 18:22
Hi all
I have had a headache for just over a week - it's not a normal headache, more head pain. It is on the left side of my head around my jaw, temple and then down the side to my neck. My neck and shoulder muscles are also really stiff. I also have ear pain, a really clicky jaw and tinnitus.
I know I have been run down over the last week. I have had swollen glands (and still do a bit), a sore throat and felt really tired. My husband has had a similar thing and my daughter is just getting over an ear infection.
I went to the doctors today and she said my glands were swollen and my left ear was blocked.
I have had episodes like this 3 or 4 times before and they have lasted months. A couple of years ago when I had it, I saw an ENT specialist to check the tinnitus and he said that it was nothing sinister. I know this is the same as before but I am worrying that it is the start of brain tumor or an acoustic neuroma.
There is a Mum at school with a child the same age as my eldest who has an inoperable brain tumor and this has made me feel anxious.
Please help - any advice
I have had a headache for just over a week - it's not a normal headache, more head pain. It is on the left side of my head around my jaw, temple and then down the side to my neck. My neck and shoulder muscles are also really stiff. I also have ear pain, a really clicky jaw and tinnitus.
I know I have been run down over the last week. I have had swollen glands (and still do a bit), a sore throat and felt really tired. My husband has had a similar thing and my daughter is just getting over an ear infection.
I went to the doctors today and she said my glands were swollen and my left ear was blocked.
I have had episodes like this 3 or 4 times before and they have lasted months. A couple of years ago when I had it, I saw an ENT specialist to check the tinnitus and he said that it was nothing sinister. I know this is the same as before but I am worrying that it is the start of brain tumor or an acoustic neuroma.
There is a Mum at school with a child the same age as my eldest who has an inoperable brain tumor and this has made me feel anxious.
Please help - any advice