Chronic tension headache diagnosis and long term management

[Lost_Girl]

Hi I suffer from chronic pain. I have a bone shard impacting a nerve root at c8 being treated with cortisone. I have pain at c5 and c6 that is manageable without anything. However I have a constant headache and pressure in my ears that I have had for pretty much every waking moment for the last 7 months. As a result I have become depressed and I have insomnia.

After a trip to a neurologist I have been advised to cease sleeping medication and strong pain killers. I am now only on antidepressants.

A visit to my psychologist today has alerted me that depression does not cause headaches.   

Has anyone been treated for chronic pain with ONLY antidepressants and did it work?

I havr a referral now to a psychiatrist to check but it not until May. While I see if I can find something earlier I sm keen to hear if this has worked for anyone.

Thanks,

Carol

[Lost_Girl]

Hi Sherie,

Your post slotted in above I almost missed it. Thankyou, here's a huge comforting hug for you xx

Wednesday, yes, snuggles with my kids always helps. Thanks for the hug lovely.

I will be ok, just having a moment, it will pass.

Thanks for the hug Joelle. I am not sure why I am feeling down. I think maybe it has just aĺl been a bit much. It will pass.

Waking up is hard. I got to sleep late last night and when I wake up I am in massive pain. Waiting for pain meds to work. I think I am just getting tired of the constant pain, it is exhausting. I am not a fan of this dopey feeling from the meds either. I really don't understand people who purposely take these meds for pleasure.

Hubby has gone out for the afternoon/night with a group from his work. He deserves a nice night, he doesn't get out much. He has left party food for the kids for dinner hahaha, he was trying to make it easy. Well there won't be any arguments at dinner I guess.

Kids are all happily scooting around outside in the sun.

I'm rambling lol.

Hope you all have a good day today.

[Emmy.]

Does it take long for the pain medication to kick in? Hope not.

Has the day turned into a good day for you??

Had an early Father's Day lunch for Dad as tomorrow I'm in Sydney to see Aladdin. Place we went to wasn't very good though. $27 for salt / pepper squid - there was 5 pieces of small squid and 10 chips and the tiniest salad I've ever seen. Poor Dad had a schnitzel and it was so bland the ones you get from Coles were better than that 😞 oh well he had fun still and was nice to be outside we sat by a window overlooking the water and had sun streaming in. Gosh sorry for the whinge.

Party food for dinner - YUM!! Hope hubby has left some for you too 🙂

Soft hugs. Emmy xx

[Lost_Girl]

Hi Emmy,

The new ones are quick but my normal ones take a few hours. They have kicked in now so the pain has eased. It is just really hard waking up to that and then getting up.

I was going to go to Aladdin tomorrow! I almost bought the tickets a while ago but my pain was too unpredictable so I didn't. I was going to take my daughter for her Birthday.

I am glad being out for lunch was good even though the food wasn't the best.

There is enough but I will have some prawns for my dinner, yummy.

It sounds like your day was pretty good all up, that makes me smile xx

[Clues_Of_Blue]

Glad the pain eased up again Carol. I really do understand how hard you're struggling to stay positive with how much you've had to go through. Thank you yet again for being there for me tonight. You're a special person, and someone I respect and appreciate. Your profile picture is great, by the way. I hope you get a decent sleep tonight, and don't wake up in too much pain tomorrow. You deserve a break. Birdie snuggles for you.

Blue.

[Lost_Girl]

You are a treasure Blue xx

[blondguy]

Hey Carol....I know you have so much on your plate right now...with your ongoing chronic pain not to mention being the mum of the century too 🙂

Thankyou from my heart for helping LW.

Megahugs>>>Carol

Mr Woof! xx

[Guest_5218]

Hi Carol, I hope you are coping a little better now with your pain levels.

Good to read that your hubby got out yesterday to spend some time with a friend.

I expect you and the kids will be doing something special for Fathers Day today? I hope that goes well.

Your daughters birthday is also soon - do you have all the preparations ready for that?

Brief but heartfelt today again Carol. But wanted to check in with in to let you know I still care, even when away.

Hugs to you also.

Sherie xx

[Airies]

Hi Carol,

echo the sentiments of others here. You are one of the special ones.Glad your pain eases up.your positivity is infectious.And right back at you !

Hope you have a good one . Hugs from this neck of the woods

cheers Len xx

[Clues_Of_Blue]

Not much to say that I didn't say to you on my thread Carol, except that I'm here, and so are my little birds.

Blue.

[Guest_5218]

Morning Carol. Just wanted to check in to see how you are today. I know you were suffering badly last night after all the activity around Fathers Day yesterday.

Are you feeling any relief at all today? I think you pretty much have the day to yourself today, with the eldest two kids at school and the youngest at day care. So hopefully this enables you to be able to rest up a bit and try to recover from what has been a dreadful week or more for you.

Were you to see your GP again today Carol? I think I read elsewhere that you were hoping to change some of your pain medications for a better fit. Its a tricky business these medications isnt it? I know coz I am not having great success in getting my own right. Definitely best to have the GP supervise these things. Yeah I know, I'm not all that great at taking my own advice. (-:

Wishing you some respite today from the severe pain you've been experiencing.

Love to you Carol.

Sherie xx