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 Shell,

I know you read here on occassion. I am happy to tell you I am feeling very positive today. I am looking forward to a week's break with the family. When we go for walks I shall think of you and the beautiful descriptive walks you have.

I hope you are ok lovely lady. If you're not just let me know and I will wash the mini bus and get it ready.

You are a very special person Shell. Take care xx

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[Emmy.]

Hi Carol just wanted to say enjoy your holiday! The farm stay will be alot of fun 🙂 Can't wait to read about it (and also your daughters birthday party). Glad you're feeling positive today. Big hugs. Emmy x

[Music_Freak]

I'm with Emmy, I can't wait to read about your holiday and your daughter's birthday party 🙂

[Guest_1055]

You are right Carol, I do pop in here on occasions, and you do sound happy. And I am feeling happy for you. Gosh.... I am now hearing some words in my head , I think it is from the movie with all those yellow minions.

Anyway how special is that going on a farm holiday with your family? Alpacas look to me, like a mixture of a few animals. Pretty unique looking really. I hope you do have a special time there sharing moments with your loved ones. Ah....plenty of good fresh air too.

Thanks heaps for thinking of me and checking to see if I am okay. Please be reassured, I am okay.

With much kindness to you

Shell x

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[Airies]

Hi Carol,

hope you have a magic farm stay with your family. Sounds like the perfect tonic for you all. Long overdue. Looking forward to your descriptive narrative upon your return,

have fun cheers Len xx

[Lost_Girl]

Hi all,

Quick post. We are at the Blue Mountains for the day. We don't have any internet access or phone for that matter where we are staying. We are having a lovely time. I was exhausted yesterday but after a rest I am good. I am learning my limits to use with the pacing technique in my pain management book.

Will chat to you all when I get home. Hope you are all reasonably good. Take care of each other xx

[Music_Freak]

Thanks for the brief update Carol. I haven't been to the blue mountains, but I've heard they are gorgeous

You rest when you need - that's what holidays are for 🙂

[blondguy]

Hey Carol

Blue Mountains...I wish I was there....what a beautiful place to be in.....(envious)

Just thought I'd say hello and hope you are still doing okay as you mentioned above...

Paulx

[Clues_Of_Blue]

Glad you're having a good time, Carol. Thanks for letting us know. Hoping the positives keep coming for you. 🙂

Blue.

[CMF]

Great stuff Carol,

take care

cmf x