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Constant head pressure, dizziness, eye pressure, nausea and headaches for the last 6 months

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My husband has been suffering for the last 6 month. Head pressure, dizziness, nausea, eye pain, dry eyes, disturbance in his vision, headache and other symptoms. But it's constant! He is really depressed because of it! We have been down every route. Firstly we went to an eye specialist as we thought maybe it was due to staring into a compter most of the day for work he has eye scans and tests. All came back normal. Then a full health check which costed £500, everything 100%. The doctor who conducted to health exam referred him to a neurologist. My husband had a check up and an MRI which all came back normal. The neurologist prescribed him with Sertraline which is a form of antidepressant and anxiety medication. He took the first one last night, he was very hesitant to take it as he says he isn't anxious or depressed, but decided to take it as he is so desperate to try find a solution. Today he is feeling very sick and I think it's due to the new medication! Has anyone taken this meds? And has anyone else been prescribed antidepressants for these symptom. Perhaps he has anxiety but doesn't even know it. But the symptoms he has is constant and is this anxiety?

God I hope we find something soon, he even cried the other day as he said he can't cope with it anymore!

Thanx all.

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Yes the medication has side effects but they settle down after a week or two, he may be nauseous, clenched jaw, more anxious, tremors and more if he can push through it the relief will start between 4-6 weeks of taking it. I do hope he feels better soon.

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Do you wear glasses.. My partner is an eye specialist and thinks you may need glasses.. Or updated if you already have. You probably have dry eyes which can be treated with drops from any pharmacy... Hope you get it sorted soon xx

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Thank you Cat for your reply

My husband has been to an eye specialist for scans and all sorts of tests. Everything came back 100%. :-(

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Has he been to an optician.. If not it's worth a visit xx

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hi Gat13. Just to say that I had extreme pain headache / eye trying to pop out /dizziness and a sharp pain in the top corner of my right eye. Even if this is in one's left eye then I suggest you go quickly to an well known optician or A/E. I have had these symptom for 2 weeks and 3 GP's ask me to do 2 blood test and prescribe Ibuprofen and the second Naporxen. Side effects of Naproxen are very similar to the one I was having so stopped after the 1st tablet. My second GP spoke to an on call Neurologist and he said to make a referral to him which my GP did. Did not hear for 12 days then was phoned by the GP reception to tell me that the referral ahs gone to the wrong place. So I went to my optician who sent me straight to the eye hospital where they saw me within 30 minutes. I was told a few more days I could have gone blind. The surgeon saw me and gave me Maxidex and Tomolol and all my symptoms disappeared and now back to normal in 5 days. Just imagine if I waited for a referral that could have taken another 2 weeks and the severe pain I would have had to endure. I thank my optician for my cure. So anybody with the above symptoms try your optician first. I am a qualified nurse so I persisted in trying to find out what was wrong with me. Just think if I was non medical or a vulnerable person. Good luck

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It definetanly sounds to me as if your husband has anxiety. I too was prescribed sertraline and it made me very nauseous and not able to eat. I couldn't even get out of bed I felt so awful and sick. Didn't even last on it two weeks. But I have heard the first two weeks are the worst. Hope he gets the treatment he needs to start feeling better.

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Hi, i have similar issues with head pressure, weird sensations in my head, ear buzzing, lightheaded, difficulty to concentrate and dizziness in supermarkets etc. it all started after a flu 6 months ago. However I went to All possible doctors, all results are normal except lymphocytes are s bit high in blood count. My endocrinologist suggested blood test for thyroid antibodies, I was diagnosed with Hashimito disease and have done 4 times tests for thyroid hormones, which seem to fluctuate but within the range. My doctor believes all my symptoms are the result of thyroid not being healthy, they want to put me on hormones, but I am looking to find out similar cases and see which treatment to undergo... As hormones do have lots of side effects over time. Please let me know if you have done tests for thyroid hormones and antibodies? Thanks in advance and pray for strong health for all.

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Hi, your issues sound very similar to what I have been experiencing. Were you able to address any of the issues?

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I have the same issues. Dr's. Tested me for everything under the sun. All negative but I need glasses and because of the symptoms I have been having, I am experiencing anxiety but I will not be taking meds for it. He may need to see an optician.

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I'm 18 and I have had all the same symptoms. Did you ever find out what it is? I have an appointment with a neurologists and I have had an MRI done but it came back normal. I am constantly getting dizzy and it has progressed to the point that I can't have anything touching my head because it hurts so much. I can't even lay down on my pillow at night. I have tried explaining this to the doctors but they look at me like I'm crazy. This has been going on for a few months for me and has progressively gotten worse. It is now to the point that I can't stand the pain anymore. Please let me know if you have figured out what it is because doctors here are worthless

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Hello i cant stand for head to touch anything either i get this weird feeling like it goes all over my head then the headache starts like a sensitive nerve or something i"m waiting for my mri results hope u get relief i sleep sitting up with pillows on the side of me

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Hi- I too have a lot of these symptoms which started 3 weeks ago. Through my research, a lot of these same symptoms can stem from sinus issues (which i never thought i had issues with).

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You know what you is exactly right i never had sinus issue so i thought as well but my sister does & hers mainly dealing with her nose being stopped up really bad but after a week or so she be fine mines started with the worse headache ive ever had in my life 1 Dr. Told me it sound like a Trapped Nerve in my head which i belive was the problem which probably trigger my sinus to act up

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Absolutely. I suffer from alot with my anxiety, stress, panic and depression.

Lightheaded, headaches, light sensitivity, heat sensitivity, memory issues, brain fog, trouble swallowing and more.

This a started this year with anxiety,Panic attacks then I added really high stress this year due to a shift in job and more which resulted in myself waking up 8 weeks ago with all the symptoms I explained.

I have had every test under the sun. Blood work, thyroids, liver, kidneys, MSI, cat dcan, ultra sound, scope. You name it I've had it done.

I started Prozac 3 days ago. The first 2 days were ok but today was awful for 4 hours. I took 20mg and was instantly sick but I also know it's very common to get sick from SSRIs.

After the sickness kind of passed something awesome happend for about 2 hours.

All of a sudden I felt a wright being lifted, the stress started to fade. My headache cleared a little. My thoughts cleared up some. Bad thoughts faded some. Then it all came back. So I just need more time on medication.

These kinds of medications have a start up cost but will fade away. I did the same as you went to an eye doctor as well. After sitting on this website you read what other people are going through and you see wow they have almost every symptom or had every symptom I have now.

I can't say anything about dizzyness as I have never suffered from that

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Hello, wow he sounds just like me i"m going through the samething eye pressure pain headaches light dizzyness its worse during the day i sleep sitting up because when i lay down feel as if air is being pumped in my head ive had cat scam done nothing waiting on MRI i hope he get relief soon i cry to myself bc my kids thinks in in my head they are here for me but thats there way of dealing with it who wants something to be wrong with there mom right

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ask him not to think negative thoughts as he knew that he is healthy. its just anxiety..

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Has he been tested for Lyme disease? I experienced everything you're describing before my diagnosis.

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Hi. I know it's been a while, but I was wondering if your husband was able to resolve his health issues. Several months ago, I started having alot of headaches and I couldn't rest my head against a chair because it hurt. Then, about 2 months ago, I started having CONSTANT head pressure, dizziness, headaches, hard to concentrate. I have been doing alot of research and I think I have found the answer. Occipital neuralgia. There are meds you can take, but they usually don't work very well. And there is also nerve block. But I have found a chiropractor located just outside of Dallas, TX, who has a very good success rate in curing this condition. His name is Dr. Jim McCarty and he has many testimonials online. I have an appt. with him the end of Sept. I really think he is the real deal. Please let me know if you would like more info.

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Hello! I would love to get more info. I’ve been suffering with head pressure since mid Jan and now it is affecting my vision and driving. :( I have an appt with a neurologist on Friday for more tests. I also have a history of panic attacks but this is in no way related since it seems to go away when I exercise.

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Hello! So this is what I have learned about my health over the last year . I am 66 and have spent many many hours in the dentist chair in my lifetime. The dentists don't tell you this, but it is really bad for the neck area to sit there with you head tilted back and your mouth wide open for more than an hour at a time. Over time, it can damage the occipital nerves that run from your spine up into the back of your head. Back in Feb. 2018, I spent over 2 hours getting all of my bottom teeth extracted. And, for me, that was the final straw. As a result of nerve damage, I have constant head pressure, dizziness, headaches. I cannot rest my head against the back of a chair, too painful. I have been talking to many people on forums with this same condition. I have no insurance, but most of these people I have been talking to have spent thousands of dollars going to many different types of doctors trying to find out exactly what is wrong with them. And then more money on treatments that don't work! Nerve block, gabapentin, all kinds of different meds, and nothing really works on this condition. I take Xanax for anxiety, and that is the only thing that provides some temporary relief. I still have more dental work to do, so I have postponed seeing Dr. McCarty because I am afraid that I am going to do even more damage to the nerves in my neck. And his treatment plan is expensive. I think it is something like $2500. for 8 treatments. His number is 720-297-3104. He gave me a free phone consultation for over an hour and a half. He's very knowledgeable on this subject. Good luck to you in getting a correct diagnosis and treatment. These symptoms can be really debilitating enduring them day in and day out over a period of time.

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