Hi my names Lea I’m new here . After going through many symptoms burning scalp tingling dizziness and lots more , much of this has calmed down . But for the last 3 weeks or so Iv had daily headaches . Having health anxiety obviously I’m constantly worried about brain tumours etc I can’t seem to get the worry out my head . I went to my gp today she done a neurological examination all was fine iv had my eyes checked with extra photos to check for health conditions that was all fine and blood tests etc I know I should be reassured but the headaches really worry me I know deep down it’s tension just wish I could stop worrying about it .
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Hi Lea83, it is amazing on how our anxiety can produce daily symptoms that can turn
into chronic issues. I'm glad you saw a Neurologist to rule out any health issues.
I too went through the same symptoms as you some years ago. Anxiety was the root
cause of my daily tension headaches only interrupted several times a month by
migraines. Day after day living in pain. It wasn't until I realized that my fear was
causing more fear which was causing my scalp muscles to get tighter. Taking pain
meds was not the answer as much as using relaxation techniques to calm the mind
and body. I also used cold paks at the base of my head as well as physical therapy
techniques that I was taught in order to release trigger points. The good news is
that this will and does go away once we learn to control our stress. I can't remember
the last time I had a tension headache even when I'm anxious. You need to "let go
and release all tension". Takes practice but it works. My best to you xx
Hi Agora1 thank you for your reply it’s really helped to know others have experienced this too. I didn’t see a neurologist my gp just carried out a basic neurological examination. She said I was fine and it’s all just tension related . Obviously having health anxiety it’s hard to stop the worry that it’s more than just anxiety/tension that’s causing my headaches I have woken up again with another dull headache . I’m booked in this morning for a deep tissue massage hoping this will help and I will keep up with the meditation and deep breathing . Thank you for taking the time to reply to me . Xx
Can I just ask when u had your tension headaches did your head feel like a tight burning feeling too at times ? I’m wondering if this is caused by my tight muscles ?