Headaches 2 weeks still after falls -... - Functional Neurol...

Functional Neurological Disorder - FND Hope

5,638 members2,941 posts

Headaches 2 weeks still after falls - should I be worried

Lady4 profile image
9 Replies

I am at a loss what to do.

Son suffers from Chronic pain and FND, described his head pain like his brain is loose in his skull and moving quickly side to side hitting walls of skull (concussion symptoms I believe).

He thought he tripped but then several days later had another fall and hurt his knee, doesn't remember much before. Both times from standing.

Its now two and half weeks later, head pain very evident in morning and dies down in late afternoon and doesn't bother him at all in evening now.

We are waiting Talking Therapy but I feel I should be doing more but at a loss and a tad emotional today.

Written by
Lady4 profile image
Lady4
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
9 Replies
Lady4 profile image
Lady4

No, not got anything to test at home. How does that help?

Lady4 profile image
Lady4

Hi, I probably didn't explain myself correctly on my post, the "from standing" bit was just to say he had his falls on one level, and hit his head on carpet, so not too much impact. I found him spark out, as usual (unfortunately) so checked him over "re head injury" and helped him back into bed.He did feel dizzy getting up first thing and has to go on his hands and knees to bathroom until he is able to get round properly when it eases up later.

Lady4 profile image
Lady4

He is just lying in bed, he may of been able to walk last time but as head "same" maybe not. Checked out the condition but doesn't have the other symptoms but thanks for advice.

Lady4 profile image
Lady4

Maybe I could use a blood pressure monitor before getting him to stand up.

Lady4 profile image
Lady4

Ok, thanks. Considering buying the Vital one, got good reviews x

Lady4 profile image
Lady4

Ok thanks, noted. We have just checked ours now and seems within the range.

Lady4 profile image
Lady4

I had blood pressure checked Fri, standing, sitting and lying down and we checked our hearbeats too, all within the normal range but thanks for advice.

FND-wife profile image
FND-wife

Perhaps this may be helpful for you… my husband, even before his FND diagnosis, lived with chronic pain. A pain management dr recommmended a neurostimulator - hard-wited into his spinal cord at the location that ‘manages’ his specific pain. This device ‘translates’ chronic pain into vibration, and has significantly reduced his chronic pain.

He’s had the neurostim for 10 years; after 7 years there was a procedure to teplace the battery. This has significantly enhanced his quality of life.

Lady4 profile image
Lady4

Thanks, I am glad that helps manage his pain, it must be in intense and hugs to you too its hard seeing loved ones in pain.I feel that brain retraining and talking therapy are our next steps, just awaiting referral for latter.

You may also like...

Okay 2 things that I have to share

learned a very valuable tidbit. The four + months of chronic bppv is probably what sent me into...

Hey y'all, it's me again <3 Can I get a lil love?

way) - His CP, the loss of his father at a young age, heartache after heartache, working his body to

STILL GET SYMPTOMS AFTER ALL THESE YEARS

I don,t write here very often, 7 years now with FND. I read all your posts and feel so much for all...

why are dr’s so quick to say you have fnd

option, I went later that afternoon holding on to my daughter I seen him again he put his head down...

Anyone had experience with getting care for FND in prison (UK)?

can't make his own choices and is always prepared for another external attack. His FND is totally...