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New Symptom for Me????

herronla
herronla
I was just wondering if anyone has ever had the symptom that is in the lower part of the back of the head that is gets very sore, it almost feels like it maybe a little swollen. I started with this a couple days ago but today is the worse, it actually is so sore when i try to put my head backwards it hurts.

I am not questioning why we all have tibro because we don't question the Lord but I would love to know how we can get relief.
Jonsparky
Jonsparky
That is where I get weather headaches, starts there, and shoots behind the ear, up to the top of my skull. That is also the pressure points for migraine headaches too. Can also be associated with the neck muscles being tight, which is common tender points for FMS.
LeoX3
LeoX3
Ditto, and I can get it from sheer tension or poor posture. Have you tried ice on it? I alternate ice and heat --- sounds crazy but I put ice on that spot on my head/neck, while using moist heat on my forehead, take half an hour off, and then ice my forehead and use heat on my neck and shoulders, and so on.... it seems to screw up the signals enough that things ease off.

Gentle healing wishes,
Leo
PeaceN2You
PeaceN2You
There are trigger points in that area, and also a cluster of nerves at the base of the skull.

Leo's suggestions are good. That area also responds well to massage.
Fantod
Fantod
I have that issue too. I have TMJ and generally chalk that sensation up to tension in my shoulders and upper back. I usually just clamp the heating pad to my head. I also get a very sore spot right on the top of my noggin from time to time. It feels like I hit my head really hard with no lump to show for it. Love this stuff....
mamarush
mamarush
Yes I do, most of the time. I do the heat and ice thing when it gets really bad. ((((( gentle hugs))))))
herronla
herronla
Thanks to everyone.
I was getting concerned it was something else going on. If you call a doctor they would say, it COULD be a symptom, i guess that is because everyone is so different but i knew someone out there could give me an idea of what is was.


Thanks again to Everyone!
God Bless
Bobbii
Bobbii
Yep, I have this. All the time, but it can certainly get worse. I'm not sure what makes mine worse. I also haven't found relief, despite trying heat and ice.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I use vicks that seem to a helps a bit.
marsharebel
marsharebel
My sister, who has IT, too, uses Vicks, too.

as it happens, I'm icing my neck right now as I binge on Law & Order. I did a tiiinnny bit of yardwwork today, now this.
blkpnthr
blkpnthr
I get that too in the back of the head and it definitely swells up; as if someone hit you with a baseball bat or something.

Sometimes I can put heat on it and/or take Acetaminophen with Ibuprofen to lesson the intensity some. It causes nausea and light sensitivity for me.

Interesting topic that so many others have this too.
SonyaSunshine
SonyaSunshine
I tried the vicks and that stuff is good. I have tried it for my arthritis in my hands and just put my fingerless gloves on and man..

As for the head pain ditto to every one. I think the more I am stressed the worse it gets. I get stressed and the tension goes up and it hurts worse. I am sure that my horrible posture nooothing to do with it. lol
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